Some stories
deserve to
be kept.
The first hello. Your favorite person. The question that changes everything. We turn your memories into a beautifully illustrated book, made just for you.
The Little Things
That Led to Us
Your names.
Every little detail.
Who is your story for?
Choose the occasion. Bring the memories.
We’ll find the words.
It’s the little things
that make it yours.
A rainy afternoon. A borrowed umbrella. Two people who almost walked past each other. Explore a fictional sample of the kind of story your memories can become.
Open the sample book →Illustrations and writing shown are fictional examples, not customer testimonials.The day it rained
Of all the places to wait out a storm, Maya chose the bookshop with the crooked green door.
Jordan chose it because he had forgotten his umbrella. Again.
Neither of them knew they had just found the beginning.We make them a book.
Tell us your story
Share the people, photos, places, and details that matter. A few notes are enough to begin.
We write & illustrate
We shape your memories into a connected story, with artwork inspired by the people in it.
Make it yours
Review your book in a private proof. One round of corrections is included before you approve it.
Give a little forever
Receive your digital book or a printed keepsake, delivered to you or your favorite person.
Choose how to keep it.
Every format includes your custom story, color illustrations, a private proof, and one correction round.
Digital storybook
- A complete 32-page PDF
- Read on a screen or print yourself
- Delivered after your approval
Paperback
- 32 full-color interior pages
- 8.5 × 8.5-inch square format
- Standard U.S. shipping included
- Digital edition included
Hardcover
- 32 full-color interior pages
- 8.5 × 8.5-inch square format
- Durable illustrated hardcover
- Standard U.S. shipping & PDF included
Allow about 3 weeks for a printed book, including creation, your prompt approval, printing, and delivery. Dates are estimates. Digital books also require custom creation; they are not instant downloads.
Before your first chapter.
Do I need to write the story myself?
No. Tell us your memories in your own words, even as a list. We use AI-assisted tools and human review to shape the writing and illustrations. You review the complete proof before we print.
Can I put a proposal or invitation on the last page?
Yes. Choose a proposal or prom story and give us the exact question. We keep the reveal on the final page. Proofs and order updates go to the purchaser’s email.
Can I make changes before printing?
Yes. A private proof and one consolidated round of corrections are included. We do not submit your book to Lulu until you approve its current version. Changes after approval may not be possible once printing starts.
How long will my book take?
Allow up to 5 business days for the first proof. Corrections and your approval come before printing. A printed book typically needs about 3 weeks overall; busy periods, delayed approval, and shipping can add time. Contact us before ordering for a firm event deadline. Digital delivery follows creation and approval.
Can you write about friends, family, or a birthday?
Absolutely. Choose Someone worth a book for friendships, parents, birthdays, retirement, or family memories. Your own idea is for any other original story you have in mind.
What photos should I send?
Clear, well-lit photos help us keep people recognizable. Only upload images you have permission to use. If you prefer no photos, describe the characters. Illustrated likenesses are artistic interpretations.
Are my memories and photos private?
Your order and photos are kept in private storage and used to create and fulfill your book. We do not publish them as examples without permission. Read our privacy and order information for details.
Let’s make something
they’ll keep.
Start your book ↗Have a question or a special date? daniel@closeoutdealsllc.com