The Journal

Capturing a life story, well.

The questions worth asking, how to record a life without it feeling like homework, and why a voice is worth keeping. Practical guides from the team building Told.

A daughter and her mother laughing together at a sunlit kitchen table while recording a story.
Question Banks

101 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before It's Too Late

A free, printable list of 101 thoughtful questions to ask your parents about their life — childhood, love, work, hard times, and the wisdom they'd want to pass on. Grouped by theme, ready to use today.

· 7 min read
An older person holding an open, finished memoir with family photographs behind them.
Question Banks

100 Questions to Ask Your Grandparents About Their Life

A free, printable list of 100 questions to ask your grandparents — about the world they grew up in, your family's roots, the history they lived through, and the wisdom they'd want you to keep. Grouped by theme.

· 6 min read
A finished hardcover memoir resting on a wooden stool in warm light.
Comparisons

Storyworth vs Remento vs Told: An Honest Comparison

A straight, fair comparison of three ways to turn a loved one's life into a book — Storyworth, Remento, and Told. How each works, what it costs, where each one genuinely wins, and how to choose the right one for your family.

· 5 min read
A grandmother, a mother, and a young boy on a sofa, smiling as they listen to a recorded story.
How-to

How to Record a Parent's Life Story (Without It Feeling Like a Chore)

A practical, gentle guide to capturing your parent's or grandparent's life story — why most attempts stall, how to choose the right format, the questions that open people up, and how to keep their actual voice, not just a transcript.

· 4 min read