Delia Notebook vs. StoryWorth

Why We Don’t Do Deadlines

StoryWorth’s weekly-email format works for some people, and stalls out for a lot of others — a question shows up, life gets in the way, and the project quietly dies a few months in.

The real Letters screen on iPhone: a sealed letter to Maya for her wedding day, another for her 30th birthday, and one already delivered to Mom on Mother's Day.

The real Letters screen — no deadlines, delivered exactly when they're meant to be

No schedule to fall behind on

Delia draws a story out in ordinary conversation, whenever it comes up, with no deadline hanging over it. Unlike a one-time book project, what she keeps becomes part of an ongoing memory — searchable, editable, added to for as long as you want, not a single finished product you either complete or abandon.

No re-engagement emails nagging you back if you go quiet for a while — quiet is allowed here. See the gift version →

One email when she launches. Nothing else.

Thinking about writing your own story instead?

Questions people actually ask

What’s wrong with StoryWorth’s weekly-email format?

It works for some people, and stalls out for a lot of others — a question shows up, life gets in the way, and the project quietly dies a few months in.

Is there a deadline to keep up with?

No — Delia draws a story out in ordinary conversation, whenever it comes up, with no deadline hanging over it.

What happens if I go quiet for a while?

Nothing pushy — no re-engagement emails nagging you back if you go quiet for a while. Quiet is allowed here.