FAQ2024-02-28T18:45:56+00:00

FAQ

Here you can find some answers to commonly asked questions. Any other questions please check out the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy or email me at Charlotte@WeAreFamilyBooks.co.uk.

Am I a Founding Member?2024-01-20T22:03:36+00:00

Founding members are people that joined the waiting list before 12.12.23.

Can anyone make a book for their family?2024-01-21T20:37:29+00:00

The toolkit has been designed so that it is easily adaptable to tell lots of different types of family stories.

Is the book suitable for my family?2024-01-21T09:12:05+00:00

It’s our mission to ensure everyone gets to tell their story their way. We already have a toolkit comprising of a huge range of backgrounds and templates that coupled with your words have the ability to cover a great range of narratives, including all types of donor conceived families, different types of parent and family dynamics.

Types of stories the toolkit covers:

Donor conceptions – egg/ sperm/ double/ embryo

Heterosexual couples, same sex couples, single parents by choice, separated and divorced families.

Blended and step-families.

Surrogacy

Adoption

Spontaneous pregnancies

Mixed blessings

IVF

Fertility complications due to medical history

Journeys including baby loss

Secondary infertility.

I need something more specific to my circumstances, what do I do?2024-01-20T22:05:03+00:00

If you’re not sure if our existing toolkit covers your narrative or feel it could be enhanced to better express your version of a particular path, then please get in touch on email. Our aim is for everyone to be able to tell their story their way. We welcome the opportunity to expand our offering.

We can explore solutions within the existing toolkit or potentially illustrating additional backgrounds and elements to provide a solution for you and other families. If you think this may apply to you then please email to arrange a 1 to 1 call.

How many people can I have illustrated?2024-01-20T22:05:21+00:00

Up to 4 people are included in the package. See T&C’s for more details.

Will it look like my family?2024-01-21T09:14:08+00:00

Each family portrait is illustrated by one of our talented team, according to your brief – which includes photographs and notes you provide.

How do I make a book?2024-01-20T22:05:52+00:00

The book is created via the We Are Family Online Hub.

You will be given access to a huge range of background templates and illustrated elements to build your book with. You will write your own copy, with guidance and tips from the team and also upload family photos to be included. A 5 step plan has been carefully curated to guide you through the process.

How long does it take to make a book?2024-01-21T09:18:11+00:00

You will create and complete your book at your own pace. You have up to 6 months from your “start date” to complete your digital draft of your book.

Once you have ‘print approved’ your book there will be a short wait while we print and deliver it.

What kind of book is it?2024-01-21T09:16:49+00:00

A hard back full colour book measuring 210 x 210mm.