How your book is made

I handle the interviews, writing, editing and page design myself.

Headphones, a voice recorder and an open notebook on a wooden table by a window

From your memories to finished pages

  1. You share.

    Choose a phone interview or share your story through guided text chat. One Hour Story includes up to 60 minutes by phone; Keepsake Story includes up to 90 minutes. Either package can instead use seven calendar days of asynchronous text chat from an agreed start date. Replies are not continuous live support.

  2. I write.

    I organise the material, plan the chapters and write the first draft.

  3. You review.

    Read the draft and send me your comments. Two consolidated revision rounds are included.

  4. I finish it.

    I prepare your reading PDF. Keepsake Story and Signature Story also include one hardcover, printed after you approve the final proof. Keepsake Story includes standard shipping to supported destinations. Other destinations, remote areas, offshore islands and overseas territories need confirmation before ordering. Signature Story shipping is quoted separately; applicable import duties and taxes are additional.

Language

Conversations, text chat and review can take place in your preferred language. One final book language is included; ask about a bilingual edition.

Your approval comes first

You read the full manuscript, check the names, dates, photographs and captions, and approve the final page proof. You also decide who can see the work.

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