Memoir HiveA New Year's resolution
New Year's Resolution to Record Your Life Story
Don't risk another year. Don't leave it too late. This is the year to record the stories only you — or your mum, dad or grandparent — can tell.
US$20, paid once. No subscription and nothing further is charged. A printed book is not included.
Why this year
Most of us mean to ask the questions “one day”. Memories fade, and the people who hold them won't always be here to answer. A New Year's resolution turns “one day” into a simple plan: a few questions each week.
Your family can help
- Invite family members to help write the story together.
- Someone can sit beside you and type while you talk.
- Children and grandchildren can suggest questions they want answered.
A simple resolution plan
- January: answer the childhood questions.
- February: school, first jobs and friends.
- March: love, family and home.
- Then: the lessons you would pass on.
How the gift works
Step 1
You choose and pay
Pay US$20 once and add a personal message. You never need a Memoir Hive account to give the gift.
Step 2
They receive a private invitation
We email your parent or grandparent a private invitation, now or on a date you choose — or you can print a gift certificate to hand over in person.
Step 3
They create their own account and tell their story
They sign up with their own email and answer gentle questions at their own pace. Memoir Hive writes their answers into a life story they own and can share with family.
Questions and answers
Is this a good New Year's resolution?
Yes. Recording your life story needs only a few questions at a time, so it is a resolution you can keep — a little each week, at your own pace.
Can my family help me record my story?
Yes. You can invite family members to help write your story together, and someone can sit with you and type while you talk.
What is a memoir gift?
It is a paid place for your parent or grandparent to record their life story. They answer simple questions, and Memoir Hive turns their answers into a written biography the family can read.
How does the gift work?
You pay once and write a message. They receive a private email invitation (or a printed certificate), create their own Memoir Hive account, and own their memoir from the first word.
Does the recipient need an email address?
Yes. They need their own email address to create their account. A family member can help them set it up and sit with them while they answer the questions.
Is this suitable for someone who does not enjoy writing?
Yes. They answer short questions in their own words — or say them aloud while a family member types — and Memoir Hive does the writing.
Is the payment one-off or recurring?
US$20 is paid once. It does not renew and nothing further is ever charged.
Is a printed book included?
No. The gift is a digital memoir. A printed book can be arranged separately later through Real Life Stories.
Can the memoir stay private?
Yes. The memoir belongs to the recipient, and they decide whether it stays private, is shared only with family, or is published publicly.