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From creating your first personalized story to choosing the right format, here's everything you need to know about Marigold Tales.
General Questions
The basics of Marigold Tales
What is Marigold Tales?
Marigold Tales creates personalized books built around the people, details, adventures and memories that matter to you.
Instead of reading a generic story, your child, family member or loved one can become part of a story created specifically around them.
Who are Marigold Tales books for?
Our stories can be created for children, families and meaningful life moments.
Children's adventures can include bedtime stories, magical worlds, superheroes, dinosaurs, space and more. We also create Memory Tales and Life Story Keepsakes for meaningful memories and family stories.
Do I need to be a writer to create a story?
No. You simply provide the details about the person or memory you want to celebrate. The creation process guides you through the information we need.
Can I create a book as a gift?
Yes. Personalized books can be created for birthdays, milestones, anniversaries, weddings, new beginnings and meaningful family moments.
Personalization
What makes their story uniquely theirs
What can I personalize?
Depending on the story you choose, personalization can include:
- Name
- Age
- Appearance
- Personality
- Favorite things
- Family members
- Pets
- Places and memories
Is personalization more than just adding a name?
That's the idea behind Marigold Tales. A personalized story should feel like it belongs to the person reading it.
That's why the experience can incorporate details such as personality, favorite things, relationships, pets and memories, rather than relying only on a name.
Can I include family members?
Yes. Family can be an important part of a personalized story. You can provide relevant family details during the creation process.
Can I include a pet?
Yes. Pets can be included as part of the character's world when the selected story and personalization process allow it.
Can I include a real memory?
Yes. Memory Tale and Life Story Keepsake are specifically designed around meaningful memories, people and life chapters.
Products & Formats
Choosing the right Marigold Tale
What story options are available?
Marigold Tales currently offers six main options:
- Digital Tale — $16.99
- Classic Softcover — $28.99
- Premium Hardcover — $39.99
- Deluxe Storybook — $54.99
- Memory Tale — $59.99
- Life Story Keepsake — $79.99
What's the difference between Digital Tale and the printed books?
Digital Tale is designed as a digital keepsake that can be read on compatible devices.
The printed options provide a physical book that can be held, shared and kept on a bookshelf.
What is the Premium Hardcover?
Premium Hardcover is a physical hardcover format designed as a more substantial keepsake and gift option.
It is currently priced at $39.99.
What is a Memory Tale?
Memory Tale is designed around a meaningful memory, person or chapter of life rather than a traditional children's adventure.
It is currently priced at $59.99.
What is the Life Story Keepsake?
Life Story Keepsake is designed for a broader life or family story that brings together meaningful memories, milestones and chapters.
It is currently priced at $79.99.
Can I compare all the prices?
Yes. Visit our Pricing page to compare all six options and see which format fits the kind of story you want to create.
Creating Your Story
From your details to the finished story
How does the creation process work?
The process is designed to be simple:
- Choose the story or product.
- Tell us about the main character or memory.
- Share the personal details that matter.
- Choose your format and available options.
- Complete your order.
Visit our How It Works page for the full process.
How much information do I need to provide?
The creation form guides you through the important details. You don't need to write a complete story yourself.
Can I upload a photo?
The personalization process can include a photo upload where the selected creation flow provides that option.
Follow the instructions shown during the story creation process.
Story Video
Add another way to experience their story
What is the Story Video?
Story Video is an optional add-on that turns the personalized story into a narrated video experience.
How much does the Story Video cost?
The Story Video is currently offered as an optional $19.99 add-on.
What does the Story Video include?
- Personalized story narration
- Music and animated story scenes
- Viewing on phone, tablet or TV
- An easy way to share the story with family
Is the Story Video required?
No. It is optional. You can purchase the book without adding the Story Video.
Orders & Delivery
What happens after you place an order
How long does it take to create my story?
The current sample-story information lists a turnaround of approximately 7 business days.
Actual delivery timing can depend on the selected product, production process and shipping destination.
Will I receive a digital version?
Digital availability depends on the product selected. Digital Tale is specifically designed as a digital PDF product, while selected physical products can have their own delivery format.
Do printed books require shipping?
Physical products require shipping. Shipping information is collected during the appropriate checkout process.
Can I give a personalized book as a gift?
Yes. Personalized books can be created specifically as gifts for children, family members and special occasions.
What if I have a question about an existing order?
Contact us with your name, email address and relevant order details so we can help you with your question.
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The best stories are the ones that feel like you.
Your details are what turn a beautiful story into their story.
Your story doesn't
have to stay an idea.
Choose an adventure, share the details that make them special, and begin creating a personalized Marigold Tale.
