Questions & answers

You tell us about the person and the moments that matter. Amy writes and illustrates your book. You read a full proof, ask for changes, and approve it. Then it's printed and posted to you.

That's a perfectly normal place to start. Write whatever you can in your own words, and Amy will come back with a few gentle questions.

Only a quick email sign-in once you start your story, so your work is saved. No passwords and nothing else to sign up for. You can browse everything without one.

Yes. A family member or friend can sit with you and help. Only you approve the finished book.

Celebrations, memories, a loved one remembered, big changes, hard chapters, adventures, and gentle guidance books for children. If it matters to you, it belongs in a book.

No. A book can be made from words alone. Photos, videos and voice notes are welcome if they're easier for you.

Never. Everything can be done in writing.

Try again, as most hiccups are temporary. If a file type isn't accepted, the studio will tell you which types work. If you're still stuck, email Amy and she'll find another way.

Yes, at any time before printing. Remove it or change its permission, and it stops being used straight away.

The Story is €69 and The Heirloom Edition is €99.99, with postage in Ireland included. See both books.

The Story is a 21 × 21 cm, 24-page stapled softcover with a matt card cover and a digital copy. The Heirloom Edition is a 21 × 21 cm, 32-page casebound hardback with cream endpapers, a printed spine title, a family portrait page, a note from Amy and two rounds of changes.

A small deposit to begin. The rest is only due once you've seen and approved your book. You pay securely by card on your order page.

Just ask Amy. She'll check the printer's price for another copy of the same book.

Yes, until you pay your deposit. After that, just ask Amy.

Always. You read every page first. Nothing is printed until you approve the exact book.

The Story includes one round of changes and The Heirloom Edition two. Any mistake on our side is always fixed free.

Tell Amy which pages feel wrong and why. She'll make a new version. Nothing is printed until you're happy.

Yes: classic watercolour, animated film, or cut-paper collage. Or let Amy suggest one.

Usually 3 to 4 weeks from sending your story to the book arriving. It depends a little on how quickly proofs are approved.

Anywhere in Ireland, made and printed here in Ireland. Ask Amy about the UK and EU.

Yes. Add their address, and choose to hide prices on the packing slip. Surprises stay surprises.

Christmas places are limited and every week arrives by 18 December. Pre-orders close on 13 November. See Christmas places.

Only you, anyone you invite, and Amy. Nothing is ever shared publicly without your permission. Read more.

Yes. Many books are about loss or hard times. Amy takes great care with every word, and you set the pace.

Yes. Guided Steps offers free guidance books, case by case, for children who find new things hard. No diagnosis needed.

Yes. Comfort settings give larger text, less movement, simpler steps and text-only reading. Accessibility.