A huge aspect of the Storyworth experience is receiving meaningful questions for storytellers to reflect upon.

Based on customer reviews, most people enjoy answering questions about themselves as it allows them to share their stories and recall memories that would have been forgotten.

As for the storyteller’s friends and families, it was an opportunity to learn more about their loved ones. One reviewer mentioned that Storyworth’s questions opened up conversations with her dad that she may never have otherwise had. 

We also noticed the best Storyworth experiences involved their loved one choosing and tailoring questions for the storyteller. By default, questions are randomly selected from Storyworth’s database, which leads to some of the most common complaints about Storyworth’s questions: 

• Some questions were repetitive as they convey the same meaning but were worded differently
• Some questions were irrelevant to their experiences. For instance, a customer mentioned growing up in a country outside of the US, hence some of the questions didn’t fit her history.

Below, we'll explore a list of 48 example questions from Storyworth. 

If you're looking for a Storyworth alternative that doesn't require writing, check out Remento.

Storyworth Example Questions

1. How did you decide how many children to have?
2. What are some of your favorite Hanukkah memories?
3. What are some of your special talents?
4. What was the first impression you had of your Valentine?
5. Has anyone ever rescued you, figuratively or literally?
6. If you could hold on to just one memory from your life forever, what would that be?
7. How is life different today compared to when you were a child?
8. What famous people have you met and how did you meet them?
9. When did you get your first car?
10. Do you remember your first Passover? What did it mean to you as a child?
11. What were your grandparents like?
12. Have you ever had to stand up for your principles? What was the outcome?
13. What was the strangest thing you wanted to be when you grew up?
14. Are you an extrovert or an introvert?
15. Did you have a favorite teacher in middle school? What made them great?
16. What was your Dad like when you were a child?
17. What is one of your greatest fears?
18. What was it like the first time you quit a job?
19. What are your New Year's resolutions?
20. What is one of the most beautiful places you've ever been?
21. Who are your favorite artists?
22. What is one of your fondest childhood memories?
23. If you were to do it over, what would you do differently?
24. Have you ever feared for your life?
25. What things matter most to you in life?
26. What is the furthest you have ever traveled?
27. What personal expectations do you hold yourself to?
28. What things do you think you cannot live without?
29. Do you have any regrets in life?
30. Tell me about the first date you ever went on.
31. What was one of the most romantic moments in your life?
32. What are some of the most memorable Christmas presents you've given or received?
33. What were your next-door neighbors like when you were a child?
34. What are the funniest or most embarrassing stories your family tells about you?
35. Which people have had the biggest influence on your life? What lessons did you learn?
36. What would you change about your childhood?
37. What are some of the most important elections you've voted in, and what made them important to you?
38. What imperfections do you secretly love in your Valentine?
39. What qualities do you most value in your better half?
40. What was it like learning to drive?
41. Did you ever have a fair or carnival come to town when you were a child?
42. What was your dream car?
43. What was your role in the military?
44. Have you broken any habits over the years?
45. Describe the places you've lived.
46. What is one of the best photographs you've ever taken?
47. Would you encourage today's generation to join the military?
48. What's one of your favorite summertime meals?

If you’re looking for more questions, check out our collection of deep questions to ask your loved ones. 

FAQs

1. Can you ask your own questions on Storyworth?

Yes, you can customize the questions for your storyteller or choose questions from Storyworth’s question bank. 

2. How many questions are there in a Storyworth book?

A Storyworth book contains 52 questions. After you buy it, Storyworth will send the storyteller weekly email prompts for a year to share their stories and experiences. At the end of the year, Storyworth will compile all the stories into a hardcover book to keep.

3. What kind of questions does Storyworth ask?

Storyworth asks open-ended, thought-provoking questions designed to elicit personal stories and memories from storytellers. The topics include childhood memories, relationships, life experiences, personal beliefs, and more.

4. How do you answer Storyworth’s questions?

Storytellers write their answers in reply to the question email they receive from Storyworth. You can also answer previous questions you’ve missed by logging into your Storyworth account.

5. I’m not good at writing stories, can I voice-record my answers?

As of now, Storyworth doesn’t support voice-recorded answers. You’ll need to type your stories through email or Storyworth’s editor.

If your storyteller is less of a writer, consider Remento. You can record your answers and Remento will turn them into written stories automatically. No need for writing, editing, or proofreading.