Family area FAQs How does it work? The imprisoned parent/loved one applies to record a story. Once they've received an appointment they will choose a book and will be recorded reading the story. The recording is downloaded onto a computer and sent to the main Editing Suite in HMP Channings Wood, where any mistakes are taken out and music and sound effects are added. The finished story is put onto a CD and then posted to the child. What we do Why we do it The difference we make