Your dad was never going to write a memoir. He'll happily tell you the stories.
Have a few conversations and you'll have the book. In his words, in his voice. He talks; Biographer asks the questions and does the writing.
No weekly prompts. No homework.
"the car didn't have AC. i remember sweating through my shirt, worried how i'd look meeting the chief"
The Pontiac didn't have air conditioning, and by the time I crossed into Erie County the back of my shirt was soaked through — two days early, and entirely unexpected…
Same keepsake. Far less depends on them.
Storyworth and Remento send prompts to answer on your own. Biographer has the conversation and writes the chapter.
Comparison reflects each product's core, publicly described model. Storyworth and Remento are trademarks of their respective owners; Biographer is not affiliated with Storyworth or Remento.
You're not alone, and it isn't their fault.
Most prompted memoir projects stall because writing is work. The prompts pile up; the book never comes.
So Biographer does the writing. He just talks (out loud or in short replies), and every conversation comes back as finished prose.
No inbox or app reminders to keep up with. Biographer sits down whenever they're ready and carries the conversation, one question at a time.
It's a conversation, not a questionnaire. Biographer listens and asks the natural follow-up.
Chapters are drafted from their own words and phrasing, and they can speak them aloud. It reads like them.
A good question gets "it was good."
One prompt a week stops at "it was good." Biographer keeps asking.
You talk. Biographer writes.
The Long Way to Buffalo
T he Pontiac didn't have air conditioning, and by the time I crossed into Erie County the back of my shirt was soaked through. I pulled into the staff lot at Buffalo General on a Saturday in July of 1976 — two days early, and entirely unexpected.
The woman behind the desk took one look at me and laughed, not unkindly. Her name was Eleanor. I did not know, in that moment, that I was looking at my wife.
No prompt to wait for. Biographer leads.
Pick any thread of a life and Biographer takes it from there.
"The excellent prompts helped me think deeply and encouraged personal exploration. Its synthesis of my answers is beautifully written and faithful to the content — a unique and exceptional experience that will enable others to know my personal history."
"I've been writing a book by hand for the past year — but I accomplished more through Biographer in 2.5 hours than in all that time. I'm astounded, and so excited to continue."
We built Biographer for my parents. I was fortunate enough that my dad used it before he passed away. His life stories are something my whole family still reads.
Three steps. No homework.
Talk.
Pick a topic. Speak or type.
Biographer writes.
Your conversation becomes a finished chapter.
Keep going.
Sessions stack into a book.
Every chapter is free.
No trial, subscription, paid plan, or credit card required.
Start your storyInviting a parent? Write an invitation →
Switching from Storyworth or Remento, answered.
How is Biographer different from Storyworth and Remento?
Storyworth emails a weekly question to write; Remento sends a weekly prompt to record. Biographer interviews them in a conversation and writes each chapter. Same book at the end — less work for them.
What do Storyworth and Remento cost, and how do they compare?
Storyworth and Remento charge for annual products. Biographer is free, with no trial, paid plan, or credit card.
Does my parent have to type?
No. They can speak or type short replies. Biographer turns either into a chapter.
Can I invite someone to use it?
Yes. Write a personal invitation to someone you love. They create a free account and begin their story.
Will the book still be in their own words?
Yes. Chapters are drafted from their memories and phrasing. They can edit anything.
How much time does it take?
About ten minutes a session, whenever they like. No schedule to keep up with.
What does it cost?
Biographer is free. There is no subscription or paid plan, and you can export your stories whenever you want.
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