StoryBuilder

Build the story only you can tell.

StoryBuilder brings together a story creation tool, Daily Story prompts, and self-paced courses, all built on the Moments Method®. Use it for college essays, job interviews, and any time you need to talk about yourself.

Create a free account

Free forever. No credit card needed.
Join 250,000+ people who've learned to tell their story with the Moments Method®.

Two types of accounts

Learner accounts are for anyone telling their own stories. Admin accounts are for educators and program staff supporting learners through a school or organization.

For learners → For admins →

How it works

Sign up and walk away with a real story idea.

Everything in StoryBuilder is built on the Moments Method®, the same framework we use in every workshop and coaching session.

Learn more about the Moments Method® →

01

Find a moment worth telling

Get a new Daily Story prompt every day to spark ideas, or start with a moment you already have in mind.

02

Build it step by step

The story creation tool walks you through all five steps of the Moments Method®, from finding your story to replacing generic language with vivid, specific detail.

03

Keep growing as a storyteller

Self-paced courses teach you how to tell better stories, with a focus on college admissions and careers. Your stories are saved, so you can keep refining anytime.

For learners

Start free. Go deeper when you're ready.

For high school students working on college essays and professionals working on career stories.

Start here

Free account

Free

No credit card required

  • Story creation tool
  • Daily Story prompts
  • 2 self-paced courses
  • Monthly live Community Storytelling Workshops
Create a free account

Go deeper

Upgraded StoryBuilder

$25

per year

  • Everything in Free
  • All premium courses, plus new ones as they launch: personal statements, supplementals, scholarships, UC essays, interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, and more
  • Biweekly office hours with founder Nick Fernald
See every course → Upgrade my account

The course library

17 self-paced courses. Start with the free ones today.

Interactive videos and quizzes you can move through in any order. Free accounts start with two courses; upgrade to unlock the rest. We add new courses all the time, and upgraded members get each one as it launches.

Free any account    Upgraded with upgrade

Foundations

Foundations of Storytelling Free

Beginner college admissions

Introduction to the College Essay Free

Introduction to the Personal Statement Upgraded

Introduction to Supplemental Essays Upgraded

Introduction to Scholarship Essays Upgraded

Introduction to Transfer Essays Upgraded

Introduction to College Interviews Upgraded

Advanced college admissions

UC Personal Insight Questions Upgraded

Supplemental Essays: A Guide to the Six Types of Supplements Upgraded

Scholarship Essays: A Guide to 3 Types of Popular Scholarships Upgraded

AI in the College Essay Writing Process Upgraded

Career success

Introduction to Career Stories Upgraded

Storytelling for a Job Interview Upgraded

Storytelling for Resumes Upgraded

Storytelling for Cover Letters Upgraded

Storytelling for LinkedIn Upgraded

Storytelling for Emails Upgraded

Want more support?

Join a live workshop or book 1:1 coaching with an expert storytelling coach, all right inside StoryBuilder. Every paid workshop includes one year of upgraded access.

See workshops → Learn about coaching →

For admins

See how your learners are doing.

For anyone who supports learners: teachers, counselors, career advisors, and program directors. Admin accounts include a dashboard to add learners and track their progress.

Just you

Educator Access

$29

per year

  • Your own upgraded StoryBuilder, full course library
  • Dashboard to add learners and track their progress
  • See who logged in and what they're working on
  • Learners use the free tools and 2 self-paced courses
Get educator access

Your whole team or school

Upgraded access for every learner

Custom

based on scope and number of users

  • Full StoryBuilder for every learner
  • Admin dashboards for your whole team
  • Add workshops and 1:1 coaching
  • Onboarding and progress reporting
See org programs →

Want to see it in action first?

We'll walk you through StoryBuilder and the admin dashboard, and help you find the right fit for your learners.

Request a demo

Trusted by KIPP regions, NYC Public Schools, and charter networks. NYCPS-approved vendor with a signed data privacy agreement.

From our community

What learners and educators say.

“I loved learning how to use StoryBuilder because it's a valuable tool that I have been able to use for all of my college essays.”

Student, Riverside County, CA

“Thank you for creating this software to help students with their personal statements and essays. It's something I wish I had when applying to colleges.”

Educator, NYCPS

“The dashboard is very user-friendly for both students and educators. It's great to see the time stamps of when students logged in and what they're working on, so we can further support them.”

Educator, KIPP D.C.

Read more success stories →

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free tool to help me write my college essay?

Yes. StoryBuilder is free to start, with no credit card required. It guides you step by step through finding, shaping, and revising a story for your personal statement, supplemental essays, or scholarship essays. Your free account includes the story creation tool, Daily Story prompts, and two self-paced courses, including Introduction to the College Essay.

How do I find a good story for my college essay?

Start with specific moments, not big topics. The best college essay stories usually come from a single moment of growth, change, or insight. StoryBuilder's Daily Story prompts help you remember those moments, and the story creation tool helps you choose one and shape it into a clear beginning, middle, and end.

What's included in the free account?

The free account includes the story creation tool, Daily Story prompts, two self-paced courses, and our monthly live Community Storytelling Workshops. You can start using StoryBuilder right away with no credit card required.

What do I get with the $25/year upgrade?

The upgrade unlocks the full course library covering storytelling, college admissions, and career success, plus every new course as we add them. You also get biweekly office hours with Nick Fernald, Revision Learning's founder, and keep full access to the story creation tool and Daily Story prompts.

Does StoryBuilder use AI or write for me?

No. StoryBuilder guides you through finding, shaping, and revising your own story, step by step. The words are always yours, which is why your stories sound like you.

How is this different from other writing tools?

Most writing tools help you with one task. StoryBuilder teaches the Moments Method®, a framework you can apply to college essays, career stories, interviews, and beyond. The goal is a skill for life, not just one good outcome.

Is StoryBuilder right for me if I'm not in high school?

StoryBuilder is designed for high school students working on college essays and professionals working on career stories. The courses and tools are also accessible to motivated middle schoolers, college students, and adult learners.

Can I use StoryBuilder alongside 1:1 coaching or workshops?

Yes. StoryBuilder is the hub where everything happens. All paid workshops include one year of upgraded StoryBuilder access, with session links and recordings accessible through your account. Learners who work with a coach can submit drafts and track their progress directly through StoryBuilder.

What does the admin account include?

Educator Access ($29/year) gives you your own upgraded StoryBuilder plus an admin dashboard where you can add learners, monitor progress, and track engagement. It's for anyone who supports learners, including teachers, counselors, career advisors, and program directors. For a whole class, cohort, or team, see our org programs.

Can I see a demo before buying?

Yes. We'll walk you through StoryBuilder and the admin dashboard and help you find the right fit. Request a demo.

Start building your story today

Go at your own pace. Craft a story that matters.

Free forever. No credit card needed.

Create a free account

Already have an account? Log in here.