Missionary Email Book — Frequently Asked Questions

After purchase, you'll receive a unique email address for your missionary (like [email protected]). Your missionary simply adds it to their weekly email distribution list. Every email they send to that address automatically becomes a chapter in their missionary keepsake book. No apps, no accounts — just email. See the full step-by-step process.

No problem! You can start at any point during the mission. Every email sent to the unique address from that point forward will be captured automatically. You can also forward or manually add earlier saved emails through your online dashboard so nothing is lost.

Yes. Anyone — a parent, grandparent, sibling — can forward a missionary's email to the project address. The system will extract the original content, strip out forwarding headers, and add it as a chapter. This is also a great option if you want the book to be a surprise.

Yes. You can add multiple missionary book projects to a single account, each with its own unique email address and separate book. Perfect for families with more than one missionary serving at the same time.

No. That's what makes us different from other missionary book services. Your missionary just adds an email address to their weekly email list. They use whatever email app they already have — Gmail, Outlook, the mission's email system — and send their email as they normally would. No app, no account, no extra steps.

Photos attached to or embedded in the email are automatically captured and included in your missionary keepsake book in full color, high resolution. They're placed alongside the text from that week's email. You can adjust photo placement, crop, and ordering when you preview and edit your book before printing. View example books with photos.

Not at all. The grammar cleanup is optional and focuses on fixing typos, spelling errors, and basic grammar issues — the kind of mistakes that happen when typing quickly on a library computer. The cleanup is performed by our automated system — no one reads your missionary's emails as part of this process. Your missionary's personality, stories, and authentic voice are always preserved.

Absolutely. Before you order, you can preview every page of your book online. You can reorder chapters, swap or remove photos, edit text, adjust formatting, and make any changes you'd like. It's your family's story — you should have full control over how it's told.

Your missionary's book is a premium hardbound volume, approximately 6" x 9", printed on acid-free archival paper with a full-color interior. The cover features a professional design with your missionary's name and mission details. It's built to last as a family heirloom you'll treasure for generations. See example books.

Most families print their book after homecoming so the full mission story is captured. You have 40 months from purchase to complete your book, giving you plenty of time to collect every email and finalize the details. You can continue adding emails throughout the mission and order your printed book whenever you're ready.

Yes. In addition to your printed hardbound book, you can download a high-resolution PDF of your book at no extra charge. It's perfect for sharing digitally with family members or keeping a backup.

Everything you need to turn your missionary's emails into a hardbound keepsake book: a unique email address, automatic email-to-chapter processing for the entire mission (18 months to 2+ years), optional grammar and spelling cleanup, photo capture, online storage and editing tools, and your first hardbound book (up to 200 pages). No subscriptions, no hidden fees. See full pricing details.

Additional pages beyond the included 200 are just $0.30 each. A typical 18-month to two-year mission with weekly emails produces roughly 80–120 pages, so most families stay well within the included page count.

Yes! Additional copies of the same book start at $49 each. Many families order copies for grandparents, siblings, and the missionary themselves. It makes a perfect homecoming or Christmas gift.

After you finalize your book, printing takes 7–10 business days, and standard shipping within the US is included in the price. Expedited shipping and international delivery are also available at checkout for an additional fee.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not completely happy with your book, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll make it right — whether that means a reprint or a full refund. No questions asked.

Absolutely. Your missionary's emails are stored securely with 256-bit encryption and are only accessible by you through your account. We never share, sell, or use your family's personal data for any other purpose. Your emails are yours alone.

Only you. Your missionary's emails are accessible solely through your password-protected account. Our team does not read your missionary's emails. The optional grammar cleanup is performed by an automated system, not a human reviewer.

Your data stays in your account as long as you want it. If you ever want to delete your data, simply contact us and we'll permanently remove all your missionary's emails and book data from our servers within 30 days.