The Monthly Soup

The software lets a small group of friends or family members create a private, monthly “magazine” that combines prompts, personal anecdotes, photos, and other shared content. Each month participants answer a set of questions—such as what made them laugh or a favorite memory—then the responses are compiled into a single, curated letter that all members can read together. The platform provides a simple workflow: users form a private group, invite participants, assign a themed “veggie” persona, and submit their answers, which are then assembled into the final issue.

It is aimed at people who want a regular, collaborative way to stay connected and preserve shared moments without publishing publicly. The focus is on intimate, asynchronous conversation, allowing members to contribute at their own pace and later enjoy the collective narrative as a cohesive piece.

What distinguishes it is the metaphor of a “soup” where each participant is an ingredient, and the monthly cycle of gathering, sharing, and enjoying the resulting letter. The interface includes prompts, photo attachments, and a visual representation of the group’s contributions, emphasizing a personalized, low‑tech feel while handling the compilation and distribution automatically.