How it works

You don't need to write a story. That's our job.

You simply tell us about your child. Tell us what makes them laugh. Tell us about Grandpa's truck, the family dog, the fishing trip, the stuffed rabbit they won't sleep without, or the imaginary adventure they've been talking about for six months.

Don't worry about grammar. Don't organize it. Don't try to be an author.

Just tell us what matters.

  1. 01

    Choose

    Choose your Once Upon Your Voice experience and place your order securely.

  2. 02

    Tell us

    You'll receive a private Story Studio where we guide you through the people, memories, and details that belong in the story.

  3. 03

    Show us their world

    Upload two clear photographs of each important person, pet, or character whenever possible, along with the places and meaningful objects that should look familiar.

  4. 04

    We create

    We turn your memories into an original story, create the artwork, and assemble your book. Your recording is kept with the finished story in your private Story Studio. Printed hardcovers with a listening QR code are coming later.

  5. 05

    Record

    When your original story is complete, the story reader will receive the finished manuscript in your private Story Studio and use the Once Upon Your Voice Legacy Voice Recorder to record the story page by page.

  6. 06

    Deliver

    The finished book appears in your private Story Studio, ready to read, download, and listen to. We email you when it is ready. Hardcover printing comes later.

Inside the Story Studio

Recording, made simple

When your original story is complete, the reader uses the Once Upon Your Voice Legacy Voice Recorder to read the manuscript page by page. No software to install. Just tap, talk, and we take care of the rest.

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