Welcome to Tarinankerturi – a biographical storytelling service by Ida Nurminen. I transform your personal, couple, or family memories into a fluent narrative in Finnish. With my gentle approach, I lovingly weave together even multilingual threads into a lasting legacy.
Whether it’s your own life, your family history, a legendary love story, a treasured hobby, your journey in entrepreneurship or work life, or even the tale of a beloved pet – whether real, imagined, or yet to unfold – Tarinankerturi brings it to life with empathy and respect.
A Meaningful Gift
Looking for a deeply meaningful and heartwarming gift? A “story gift” is perfect – the telling of someone’s life in their own authentic voice. The result is a timeless memory in both digital PDF format and an elegant printed version in a beautiful presentation folder.
For Couples and Families Living Between Languages
Tarinankerturi is especially suited for couples and families whose stories move between countries, generations, and languages. Whether your daily life is shaped by a single heritage or a rich blend of cultures, your shared history deserves to be preserved. Through flexible, multilingual interviews, the final story is carefully crafted in Finnish, preserving the storyteller’s authentic voice for Finnish-speaking loved ones and generations to come.
Tarinankerturi’s Graceful Style
- Capable of weaving even rambly or multi-person memories into a cohesive and authentic narrative.
- Welcomes both light and shadow aspects of life – joy and sorrow, growth and healing. You’re invited to share openly, in a space free of judgment.
- We may also discuss supporting materials – photos, letters, newspaper clippings – to enrich the story.
Client Voices
- “I wanted my parents’ story on paper – they couldn’t write, but they could talk. You turned their rambling memories into a fitting narrative. It sounds just like them!”
- “The interview experience was meaningful, with a trusted atmosphere. The final text stirred emotions, introspection, and self-compassion.”
- “Ida brings both presence and insight, helping articulate what I wouldn’t find or say on my own.”
Multilingual Interview Options
I welcome multilingual storytelling by conducting interviews bilingually, combining Finnish with English or German. Additionally, if storytellers with roots in Swedish or Italian wish to weave in expressions in their native tongue, I am happy to accommodate a hybrid approach. Drawing on my versatile background as a professional translator, I am able to bring these multilingual threads together seamlessly, ensuring the final story is beautifully balanced and flows naturally in Finnish.
Story Packages & Pricing
Each package includes the interview, writing time, and delivery in both digital and printed formats:
- XS-Package – €498
- Interview: 45 minutes
- Writing: ~6 hours
- S-Package – €998
- Interview: 1.5 hours (e.g., 2 × 45 minutes)
- Writing: ~11 hours
- M-Package – €1998
- Interview: 3 hours (e.g., 2 × 1.5 h)
- Writing: ~21 hours
- L-Package – €2998
- Interview: 4.5 hours (e.g., 3 × 1.5 h)
- Writing: ~32 hours
- XL-Package – €3998
- Interview: 6 hours (e.g., 4 × 1.5 h)
- Writing: ~42 hours
Multilingual projects (bilingual interviews or hybrid approaches) are subject to a language accommodation fee (15–25%, depending on the project’s scope).
All include PDF plus a printed story in a stylish cardboard folder, with VAT (25,5 %) included.
How the Process Works
- You order a story package via email.
- You will receive an invoice and in case of a story gift either a physical gift card in a beautiful envelope or a digital PDF version.
- You (or the recipient) book the interview time via the booking calendar, email, text (SMS), or WhatsApp – payment must be completed before the interview.
- The interview (via Zoom or phone) takes place in a calm, distraction-free environment.
- Ida carefully crafts your story and delivers it promptly in the agreed timeframe.
Get in Touch
Your memories matter. Together, we can turn them into a lasting legacy. Get in touch – I’ll be happy to guide you through the process.
