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Fixed a handful of links to our Contact, Blog, and FAQ pages that were showing a page-not-…

Fixed a handful of links to our Contact, Blog, and FAQ pages that were showing a page-not-found error.

You can now download a PDF invoice for any completed order — handy if you're buying for a …

You can now download a PDF invoice for any completed order — handy if you're buying for a library, school, or company.

New: Table Topics practice — answer a surprise question for 90 seconds and get scored on s…

New: Table Topics practice — answer a surprise question for 90 seconds and get scored on structure, pace, and filler words. No signup.

Active Listening Exercises now has a free 60-second listening test that reveals what you t…

Active Listening Exercises now has a free 60-second listening test that reveals what you truly heard versus what you assumed.

Giving a Pooks book as a gift? Print a free gift certificate to hand over in person while …

Giving a Pooks book as a gift? Print a free gift certificate to hand over in person while the book finishes.

Voice dictation now matches your memoir's language, for more accurate recording in Danish,…

Voice dictation now matches your memoir's language, for more accurate recording in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, and more.

Got a quick question? Chat live with our support team right from the site — no need to cal…

Got a quick question? Chat live with our support team right from the site — no need to call or email.

Upgrading your free sample to a full book now shows exactly what you'll get — full chapter…

Upgrading your free sample to a full book now shows exactly what you'll get — full chapters, formats, and the audiobook option — before you pay.

See what newspapers actually charge for an obituary — our new cost guide covers major U.S.…

See what newspapers actually charge for an obituary — our new cost guide covers major U.S. papers.

New guide: how to spot a fake obituary or memorial scam, and what to leave out of yours fo…

New guide: how to spot a fake obituary or memorial scam, and what to leave out of yours for safety.

Got a question? Click the chat icon on any page to talk with Riley, our new AI assistant.

You can now chat with us live right on the site, on every page, whenever you have a questi…

You can now chat with us live right on the site, on every page, whenever you have a question.

Not happy with a take? Delete your recording and start over anytime — your bio and topic s…

Not happy with a take? Delete your recording and start over anytime — your bio and topic stay saved, only the audio resets.

Say hello to Riley, our new chat assistant — ask about your order, formats, or anything el…

Say hello to Riley, our new chat assistant — ask about your order, formats, or anything else, any time, right from any page.

Say hello to Riley, our new live chat assistant — click the chat button anytime for quick …

Say hello to Riley, our new live chat assistant — click the chat button anytime for quick answers.

You can now enter a coupon code at checkout for 10% off your memoir credit pack.

New: chat with Riley, our site assistant, for quick answers about pricing or your account.

Record your narration right in your browser, or use an existing cloned voice ID — file upl…

Record your narration right in your browser, or use an existing cloned voice ID — file upload is no longer your only option.

Have a quick question? Chat with us live right from any page on the site.

Your audiobook now narrates in the exact voice you pick, every chapter from start to finis…

Your audiobook now narrates in the exact voice you pick, every chapter from start to finish.

You can now chat with our support assistant right from the website for quick questions.

Got a question? Look for the chat bubble in the corner — our AI assistant Riley can help b…

Got a question? Look for the chat bubble in the corner — our AI assistant Riley can help by text or voice, any time.

Got a quick question? Look for the chat bubble on the site for live help, anytime.

Final 4K film downloads are now included with every purchase — no upgrade fee, ever.

Redrew a page and changed your mind? Tap Undo redraw to instantly get the previous illustr…

Redrew a page and changed your mind? Tap Undo redraw to instantly get the previous illustration back.

Once you buy a book, you can keep refining its pages without hitting the free trial's rege…

Once you buy a book, you can keep refining its pages without hitting the free trial's regeneration limit.

Quick answers are now available right on our homepage, with a link to browse our full FAQ …

Quick answers are now available right on our homepage, with a link to browse our full FAQ page.

Illustrations now do a better job telling similar-looking family members apart in group sc…

Illustrations now do a better job telling similar-looking family members apart in group scenes.

Started a book but had to log in or sign up partway through? Your answers are now saved au…

Started a book but had to log in or sign up partway through? Your answers are now saved automatically so you never retype them.

Our homepage demo video now loads faster and plays smoother, right on the page.

Watch a quick 90-second video right on our homepage and reader page to see exactly how Rev…

Watch a quick 90-second video right on our homepage and reader page to see exactly how Review Copy Club works.

Free plan? Unlock the full marketing kit — clips, graphics, and social copy — for a one-ti…

Free plan? Unlock the full marketing kit — clips, graphics, and social copy — for a one-time $19, no subscription needed.

We've upgraded our AI writing and cover art engines once again — expect even more natural …

We've upgraded our AI writing and cover art engines once again — expect even more natural memoir prose and sharper cover art.

You can now buy a memoir credit as a gift — a great way to help a parent, grandparent, or …

You can now buy a memoir credit as a gift — a great way to help a parent, grandparent, or loved one preserve their story.

Started a memoir in our iPhone app first? Log in with your website email and password and …

Started a memoir in our iPhone app first? Log in with your website email and password and it now moves into your account automatically.

You can now start your memorial and answer every question before creating an account.

Got a coupon code? Enter it right on the pricing page for 10% off your first Story Club bi…

Got a coupon code? Enter it right on the pricing page for 10% off your first Story Club bill.

You can now talk through your memorial details with our AI guide instead of typing, whenev…

You can now talk through your memorial details with our AI guide instead of typing, whenever that's easier.

Share your book and earn a $5 credit toward your next order when family creates their own.

Fallacy pages and archive discussions now link to related entries, making it easier to exp…

Fallacy pages and archive discussions now link to related entries, making it easier to explore connected topics.

Training a group? Scroops Team now lets you assign rehearsals and track your team's progre…

Training a group? Scroops Team now lets you assign rehearsals and track your team's progress in one shared workspace.

New Privacy Center in your dashboard: export your data or permanently delete your account …

New Privacy Center in your dashboard: export your data or permanently delete your account anytime.

Landing on a broken or outdated link now takes you to a helpful page with quick links to t…

Landing on a broken or outdated link now takes you to a helpful page with quick links to the fallacy library and archive.

See real sample chapters and covers from example personalized books before you create your…

See real sample chapters and covers from example personalized books before you create your own.

Got a review invite email? You can now leave your rating and review in just a couple of cl…

Got a review invite email? You can now leave your rating and review in just a couple of clicks, right from that email.

If you visit our site on an iPhone in Safari, you'll now see a quick banner to open the ap…

If you visit our site on an iPhone in Safari, you'll now see a quick banner to open the app directly.

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are now available to read anytime, linked from eve…

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are now available to read anytime, linked from every page footer.

Need a refund? You can now request one right from your My Books page within our 7-day guar…

Need a refund? You can now request one right from your My Books page within our 7-day guarantee, no email required.

Gift recipients can now view and download their personalized book instantly with their pri…

Gift recipients can now view and download their personalized book instantly with their private link, no account needed.

Book generation now keeps working safely in the background — close the tab anytime and pic…

Book generation now keeps working safely in the background — close the tab anytime and pick up right where you left off in My Library.

Discover Reader Favorites, New & Noteworthy releases, and audiobook picks — right on our h…

Discover Reader Favorites, New & Noteworthy releases, and audiobook picks — right on our homepage.

Search results can now be sorted and filtered by format (ebook or audiobook) and price.

Once you pay, your film now builds itself automatically — we email you the moment it is re…

Once you pay, your film now builds itself automatically — we email you the moment it is ready.

New: send your finished film as a private gift — just add a name and email, and we deliver…

New: send your finished film as a private gift — just add a name and email, and we deliver a watch-and-download link, no account needed.

Episode pages now suggest related episodes, so it's easier to find more interviews on topi…

Episode pages now suggest related episodes, so it's easier to find more interviews on topics you care about.

Your download links now show up instantly on the confirmation page after checkout — no mor…

Your download links now show up instantly on the confirmation page after checkout — no more waiting on the email.

MemoirMaker Pro is now available in our iPhone app — subscribe for unlimited memoir drafti…

MemoirMaker Pro is now available in our iPhone app — subscribe for unlimited memoir drafting, sections, and downloads.

See Pooks.ai in action — a new 90-second video on the homepage shows how your personalized…

See Pooks.ai in action — a new 90-second video on the homepage shows how your personalized book comes together.

Setting up your own show? Preview each AI host's voice — by gender or accent — before you …

Setting up your own show? Preview each AI host's voice — by gender or accent — before you pick one.

Your episode page now has a one-click button to generate your marketing kit — clips, graph…

Your episode page now has a one-click button to generate your marketing kit — clips, graphics, and social copy — whenever you're ready.

Filling your reader cap now starts a reading phase — a wrap-up report with full results fo…

Filling your reader cap now starts a reading phase — a wrap-up report with full results follows once reviews have had time to land.

New free guide for non-native speakers: tips on practicing your English speaking skills, l…

New free guide for non-native speakers: tips on practicing your English speaking skills, linked right from the homepage.

Book covers now get a custom title design that matches your story, instead of a plain temp…

Book covers now get a custom title design that matches your story, instead of a plain template.

Your reader shelf now shows your reading impact — books finished, authors you've helped, a…

Your reader shelf now shows your reading impact — books finished, authors you've helped, and badges for reading milestones like Avid Reader and Genre Explorer.

Refine any scene image by describing what to change — keep what looks right and update jus…

Refine any scene image by describing what to change — keep what looks right and update just the detail that doesn't, without regenerating the whole image.

A short demo video of the app is now on the homepage — see all 7 study tools in action bef…

A short demo video of the app is now on the homepage — see all 7 study tools in action before you download.

Authors can now enable automatic budget refills — set a threshold and a saved card tops up…

Authors can now enable automatic budget refills — set a threshold and a saved card tops up your balance automatically so campaigns never pause mid-run.

You can now turn your memoir into a narrated, hand-painted film — look for the "Make it a …

You can now turn your memoir into a narrated, hand-painted film — look for the "Make it a film" button on your memoir dashboard.

Authors now receive a weekly progress summary for each active campaign, and readers get a …

Authors now receive a weekly progress summary for each active campaign, and readers get a friendly nudge if a claimed book has been waiting a while — keeping everyone in the loop without any extra effort.

New training intake form for classrooms, teams, and workshops — share your goals and budge…

New training intake form for classrooms, teams, and workshops — share your goals and budget to get a tailored reply.

Readers can now join with just an email and a few genre picks — no password needed to get …

Readers can now join with just an email and a few genre picks — no password needed to get started and see your matched books right away.

New on the homepage: a Learning Paths guide to help you find the right starting point — wh…

New on the homepage: a Learning Paths guide to help you find the right starting point — whether you are learning for travel, work, study, or conversation.

If you run a custom show, you can now save guest profiles on your dashboard to pre-fill bo…

If you run a custom show, you can now save guest profiles on your dashboard to pre-fill bookings and build a recurring guest roster.

New: not sure where to start? Our Project Fit Check helps you find the right path for your…

New: not sure where to start? Our Project Fit Check helps you find the right path for your story — manuscript, short film, or tribute — in two minutes.

Authors can now request a free campaign fit check before starting — share your book stage,…

Authors can now request a free campaign fit check before starting — share your book stage, reader cap, budget, and delivery format and we will map out the right campaign path.

Tell My Story guided intake is now live — answer a focused set of questions online, review…

Tell My Story guided intake is now live — answer a focused set of questions online, review your story script, and start your short film in one session.

New: Tell My Story — short painted-documentary films for anyone with a meaningful story, n…

New: Tell My Story — short painted-documentary films for anyone with a meaningful story, no manuscript required.

Readers from partner book platforms can now receive a personalized invitation to Review Co…

Readers from partner book platforms can now receive a personalized invitation to Review Copy Club — your genre and format picks arrive pre-filled, so joining is a single click.

A short intro video is now on the homepage — watch how the memoir workflow works before yo…

A short intro video is now on the homepage — watch how the memoir workflow works before you sign up.

Writing your memoir on MemoirMaker.ai? Import it into MemoirMovies in one click — same ema…

Writing your memoir on MemoirMaker.ai? Import it into MemoirMovies in one click — same email, instant transfer, ready to bring to life.

Your coaching report now arrives by email as soon as grading finishes — no need to check b…

Your coaching report now arrives by email as soon as grading finishes — no need to check back to the dashboard.

New in the recording studio: choose how the AI host knows when you're done speaking — auto…

New in the recording studio: choose how the AI host knows when you're done speaking — auto-detect silence, or tap "Done with my turn" for a more controlled, thoughtful pace.

Memoir writing is now available in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Polish — choos…

Memoir writing is now available in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Polish — choose your language from the Language setting inside your memoir.

You can now edit the story text on any page and use Custom Redraw to guide that page's ill…

You can now edit the story text on any page and use Custom Redraw to guide that page's illustration with your own specific instructions.

New: after saving your guest profile, tap "Find my best shows" and our AI recommends the s…

New: after saving your guest profile, tap "Find my best shows" and our AI recommends the shows in the network that best match your expertise.

Readers can now add their website, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook links to their profi…

Readers can now add their website, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook links to their profile — a friendly way to introduce yourself to authors when you claim a book.

All art styles, story themes, and custom story prompts are now available on every account …

All art styles, story themes, and custom story prompts are now available on every account — no subscription required to explore the full creative toolkit.

Your purchase confirmation email now includes tips on which file format works best on your…

Your purchase confirmation email now includes tips on which file format works best on your device or reading app.

We've streamlined our checkout — purchases now go through a fast, secure payment page that…

We've streamlined our checkout — purchases now go through a fast, secure payment page that works seamlessly on any device.

The Science Based Learning app is now available on Android — download it free on Google Pl…

The Science Based Learning app is now available on Android — download it free on Google Play and start learning today.

Expanded voice selection — choose from 16 voices when picking your practice partner, with …

Expanded voice selection — choose from 16 voices when picking your practice partner, with previews to find the right fit.

Try a free 60-second AI mock interview before you sign up — visit the interview practice p…

Try a free 60-second AI mock interview before you sign up — visit the interview practice page and go live in one tap.

After confirming your email, you'll now receive a quick follow-up with a direct link to do…

After confirming your email, you'll now receive a quick follow-up with a direct link to download the app and start your first lesson.

Subscribe to email drip on any course and receive one lesson slide per day — a 1-2 minute …

Subscribe to email drip on any course and receive one lesson slide per day — a 1-2 minute read that keeps you moving through courses on your own schedule.

AIHosts.fm is live — book a free interview on any of 100+ AI-hosted topic shows. No pitch …

AIHosts.fm is live — book a free interview on any of 100+ AI-hosted topic shows. No pitch deck, no calendar wrangling.

More genre-specific browsing pages added to the Resources menu — including Romance, Self-H…

More genre-specific browsing pages added to the Resources menu — including Romance, Self-Help, Business, Memoirs, and more.

Course reviews are now live — enrolled students can rate and review any course and read wh…

Course reviews are now live — enrolled students can rate and review any course and read what other learners think.

New curated browsing pages for indie ebooks, DRM-free books, and audiobooks — now availabl…

New curated browsing pages for indie ebooks, DRM-free books, and audiobooks — now available from the Resources menu.

We added a Resources section with curated topic guides — covering fallacy examples, types …

We added a Resources section with curated topic guides — covering fallacy examples, types of fallacies, and critical thinking — all linked into the main fallacy library.

New in the Resources menu: language-specific guides for Spanish, French, Japanese, and Kor…

New in the Resources menu: language-specific guides for Spanish, French, Japanese, and Korean, plus a language app comparison guide and AI tutor overview.

New: free step-by-step language learning guides are now live — explore how to learn Spanis…

New: free step-by-step language learning guides are now live — explore how to learn Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, and more at sciencebasedlearning.com/learn.

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are now published — find the links in the site foo…

Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are now published — find the links in the site footer.

Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages are now live — find them in the site footer or a…

Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages are now live — find them in the site footer or at virversity.com/privacy and /terms.

Each lesson now shows a live progress bar as you move through slides, so you can always se…

Each lesson now shows a live progress bar as you move through slides, so you can always see exactly where you are.

Archive pages now display reconstructed discussion...

We've cleaned up fallacy pages to remove legacy fo...

Archive pages have been improved to show reconstru...