AI Personalized Memoir Book Creator
What is Kindred Tales?
Kindred Tales helps parents and grandparents capture their life stories using guided prompts, AI interviews (Ali), voice recording, and simple email replies, all compiled into a premium hardcover memoir. It is offered as a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
Is Kindred Tales a subscription or a one-time purchase?
It is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
What are the pricing options and what do they include?
- Book Essentials — $90 (price shown with code GET20; regular price higher). Includes 1 year of weekly prompts, access to the full question library, online story sharing, and one hardcover book with matte finish, free custom cover alterations, color interior photos, premium paper, and a free PDF.
- Essentials with AI — $99 (price shown with code ALI99; regular price higher). Includes everything in Book Essentials plus AI Biographer assistant interviews, AI interview first drafts, speech-to-text transcription, 10 hours of AI transcription, early access to future AI enhancements, and downloadable audio recordings.
- An AI package is also promoted for $99 with code MERRYAI at checkout (permitted promotions may vary). This package provides AI-powered features to help unlock memories and draft chapters.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. Kindred Tales offers Free US Shipping.
What is your return policy?
Kindred Tales offers a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
What are the options for authoring a book with Kindred Tales?
- Classic Composer: Write and add photos using the platform’s editor.
- Email: Respond directly to the weekly prompts via email without logging in.
- AI Biographer: Use Ali to conduct AI-assisted interviews that draft initial versions of your stories.
- Transcription: Record your stories on any device and have them transcribed by AI.
How does Ali, the AI Biographer, work?
Ali asks thoughtful follow-up questions to unlock memories and transform responses into compelling chapters. It provides a natural, conversational interview experience and tracks topics covered to help create cohesive stories.
How do the weekly prompts work?
You receive 52 carefully designed questions in your inbox over the year to inspire storytelling and capture cherished memories.
What are the methods to share and submit stories?
You can either:
- Reply to the weekly prompt emails
- Write directly in the online editor
- Use Ali AI Interviews
- Upload audio recordings for transcription
All five methods are supported.
Can I gift Kindred Tales or give a book as a gift?
Yes. Kindred Tales offers gifting as a one-time purchase. There is a printable gift note option, and you can include a gift note to slip into a card or place under the tree. Free shipping applies to eligible orders.
Can I invite others to contribute?
Yes. You can invite others to contribute to the shared keepsake memoir.
Can I create my own topics?
Yes. You can create custom topics for the prompts.
Can family write about a parent?
Yes. Family members can contribute about a parent.
Can I complete my book in less than a year?
The plan includes 1 year of weekly prompts; the site does not specify a guaranteed shorter completion timeframe.
What sizes are your books?
The site specifies a hardcover memoir with a matte finish but does not list other size options.
How many pages are included?
Page counts are not specified on the site.
Do you limit the number of images?
The site mentions color interior photos but does not specify a limit on images.
How much are extra books?
Extra book pricing is not specified on the site.
What size formats do you offer for the books?
Hardcover is referenced; other formats are not indicated.
Do you edit the stories?
Not specified on the site.
Is a PDF included with the book?
Yes. A free PDF is included with Book Essentials.
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