Everybody loves a good story.
Let’s write your good story before it’s gone.
My favorite work is helping people capture their stories—the details, humor, history, and heart that might otherwise fade with time.
Some clients want to preserve family history; others turn to me because they lack the time or skills to shape their experiences into cohesive narratives.
Sometimes, my memoir services are given as gifts— for birthdays, anniversaries, or other milestones. The finished pieces, complete with photos, become centerpieces at celebrations and meaningful artifacts to be shared, honored, and revisited for years.
Unlike national biography services that rely heavily on AI or questionnaires, I do the work myself—listening, writing, and shaping your story with care. Big companies might ask you to fill out endless prompts or send videos, only to feed your words into an algorithm that generates a generic, impersonal draft.
You have a human story—full of nuance, humor, heartache, and joy. It deserves to be written by someone who can capture your voice, tone, and memories in a way readers will cherish.
Here’s How We’ll Do This:
During our initial consultation, I’ll outline the process, timeline, and next steps. From there, you’ll choose distinct memories or stories you want to preserve, focusing on meaningful moments—the ones that show who you are and how you came to be you.
Then, we’ll have a longer meeting in person or online. This time is important, as it allows me to listen and ask thoughtful questions, ensuring we gather the richness and detail needed to create a vivid, cohesive narrative.
From there, I’ll handle the writing and editing, and formatting, making sure to lead with your voice as I prepare your story to share with friends, family, and future generations.
Whether you’re seeking a simple digital keepsake, a stack of printable booklets, or a beautifully bound photo book, I offer formatting, printing, and delivery options to suit your needs.
Simple, Digital Document
PDF or editable Google Document
Formatted for easy printing at home or emailing
Included with all Story Packages
Durable, Heirloom Books
Gift-worthy keepsakes, perfect for preserving family history
Chapter-style formatting with up to 20 images
Softcover or hardcover
The listed packages are starting points — you can always mix, match, or expand. For example, you might want the Heirloom layout, but prefer simple printed booklets, or you may want to add extra vignettes to any project.
| Features | Tell your tale | STORY FOLD | HEIRLOOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $750 | $1,000 | $1,650+ |
| Interview | 1 hour | 1.25 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Vignettes | 2-3 Vignettes (or up to 1,800 words) | 3-4 Vignettes (or up to 2,400 words) | 5 Vignettes (or up to 3,000 words) |
| Images | Up to 9 images | Up to 12 images | Up to 20 images |
| Formatting | Formatted to easily print on 8.5*11" paper. | Custom cover page; story order layout with booklet fold on 8.5*11" paper. | Custom cover, title, contents, and dedication page; chapter-style formatting. |
| Family Tree | * See additional options, below. | * See additional options, below. | Up to four generations. |
| Revisions | 1 round of light revisions. | 1 round of light revisions | 2 rounds of light revisions |
| Product & Delivery | PDF and Google Document, emailed. * See Additional Options, below. | 10 printed booklets, hand delivered or mailed. Also emailed as a PDF and Google Document. * See Additional Options, below. |
2 printed copies (hard or softcover), hand delivered or shipped. Also emailed as a PDF and Google Document. |
| Fun & Good Feelings :) | so much and so many | so much and so many | so much and so many |
$50 service fee for add-on document printing and delivery to one address (plus shipping costs, if necessary).
Additional shipping at $10 per address.
Additional time for communication, additions or major revisions: $100/hour.
Extra soft or hardcover books available from $35/book.
Add a family tree to any project, from $50 (price varies depending on depth of genealogy).