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

101 free, printable questions to ask your parents — the life before you, what raising you was really like, and the things left unsaid.

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

Storyworth vs Remento vs Told: An Honest Comparison

Storyworth vs Remento vs Told: how each turns a life into a book, where each genuinely wins, and how to choose 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 gentle, practical guide to recording a parent's life story: why most attempts stall, what to ask, and how to keep their actual voice.

· 4 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

100 free, printable questions to ask your grandparents — the world they grew up in, your family's roots, and the wisdom they'd pass on.

· 6 min read