How long does it take?

Plan for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how much you share in the interview and how much you adjust photos and wording in preview. Your progress is saved, so you can leave and finish later from your dashboard.

What do I get when my story is published?

A public story page at rootedtale.com/story/your-slug that you can share on Instagram, your website, in email, or at markets. It is a page of your own, not a post that scrolls out of view.

Can I change my story after publishing?

Yes, as many times as you like, with no restrictions. Sign in to your dashboard to reopen preview, edit sections, update photos, and adjust brand colors. Publish again when you’re ready, and visitors will see your latest version.

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Your story gives customers something a product description can’t; the person and purpose behind your business.

No writing required

Speak naturally or type whatever comes to mind. Rooted Tale helps shape your raw thoughts into a story.

A story that lasts forever

Share your story link on Instagram, website, newsletter, and the market table; not a social post that disappears.

How it works

Conversation to story.

Speak or type; we design your draft; you review, add photos, and publish.

Tell us your experience

Answer a few guided questions by speaking naturally or typing your thoughts. No writing experience required.

We design your story draft

We draft a narrative from your experiences, origin, and products — shaped to sound like you.

Review & publish

Make it yours, add your photos, and publish your story page when you’re ready. Share the story link with your community.

FAQ's

Got a quick question?

We're here to help you make the right decision. Explore our frequently asked questions and find answers below.

Yes. Creating and publishing your story page is free to start. Sign in, complete the guided interview, review your draft, and publish when you’re ready. No credit card needed.

You are, with some help. Rooted Tale uses an AI-assisted workflow to turn your answers into a first draft. It takes the manual work out of interviewing and drafting, so you can go from a few answers to a story in one sitting, without needing to be a writer. The story is built from what you tell us, using your own words wherever we can, and nothing goes live until you’ve read it, edited it as much as you like, and chosen to publish.

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This means the world to me. It literally makes me want to cry when my story means something to someone else. It's so bitter sweet how it all started. I just read every word... thank you so much. I couldn't get through it without goosebumps and a smile. You captured my story so perfectly.

Love it. Thank you so much for doing this. It means so much for my business, my journey... that you'd give your time to help promote my crazy adventure. The prospect of it getting one more set of eyes looking at my story... intrigued about my coffees... that makes me so excited.

That was beautiful to read, I can't believe how well written all the sections are and we are so happy that you took the time to do this. Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. We will definitely share it all over our socials, we will deliberate on the best way to do it!

Working with Rooted Tale was a meaningful step for my new business. They took the time to understand the vision behind The Velvet Whisk, capturing not just what I create, but why I create it. The process felt natural, and the story they built truly reflects the heart behind my work.

Rooted Tale team takes the time to craft your story, in a very heartfelt and unique way. They ask those intriguing questions that really help you get to know the people behind the businesses and brands you love.

Working with Rooted Tale was a great experience. They took the time to truly understand our brand and captured the story behind Burnside Brewing in a way that felt authentic and thoughtful. We really appreciate their attention to detail and ability to bring everything together seamlessly.

Thank you so much for giving us the platform and opportunity to share our story with the community. We really appreciate the time and care you put into telling it so beautifully.

We're truly grateful to Rooted Tale for creating a space where local stories can be shared with the community. A special thank you to Abby—such a kind and thoughtful interviewer who made the whole experience comfortable and meaningful.

If you haven't made it to Manuela's Cakery yet, here are some lovely words about us that might convince you to visit! Huge thanks to Rooted Tale for the amazing work!