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I'm
nobody special - why should I write my life story or have it
written for me?
Everyone has a
story to tell. You don’t have to be a president or a movie star to have a
life story. Anyone who has lived in the last century has seen unprecedented
changes. Your children and grandchildren (and those who follow) are
interested in your stories. What was life like when you were a child?
Do you have a
shoebox full of your letters? Those letters used to be the treasured
keepsakes that told of our parents’ struggles, victories, passions and life
lessons. In today’s transient culture, families are scattered around the
world and opportunities to share family stories are limited, but ever since
telecommunications became affordable, people stopped writing letters. Our
children will no longer find the shoebox of letters after we are gone.
That is why it is so important to preserve our memories in something
tangible.
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What does it
cost?
Each project is
unique, and there are many variables to consider:
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Do you want a
complete life story or memories of a special period in your life, such as
career, military service or travel?
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How many
photographs or other memorabilia do you wish to include?
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How many hours
will it take to capture your unique tale? (On average, it takes eight
hours to record a life story.)
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What type of
binding do you want? How many copies of the book will be printed?
We make every effort to work
within your family’s budget to provide you with a story that is sure to
become a family treasure. Contact us and
we’ll be happy to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
How
long will it take to produce my memory book?
A full life story
typically takes 3 – 4 months to produce. If you wish to present the
book on a special occasion (Christmas, anniversary, family reunion, etc.) it
is wise to book our services at least 4 months in advance. Smaller books, such as
Milestone books, can be produced in a few weeks, once all materials have
been collected.
Click here to learn more about the process
or to see a sample chapter.
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My
mother doesn't live in the area. How would you get her life story?
We are willing to
travel to her location, and would conduct the interviews
over two or three days, depending on her schedule. Once the interviews are
completed, manuscript drafts and galley proofs are exchanged via courier.
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Do
I have a choice of binding for my book?
Absolutely. You
can choose any type of binding to suit your taste and budget.
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Soft cover book,
perfect-bound
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Linen or leather
bound book
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Exquisite,
hand-crafted book made with beautiful Asian papers
All books are
printed on acid-free paper with archival-quality inks.
Is
there a minimum number of books I have to order?
You decide how many
books you want and how many will fit your budget: a single copy or dozens.
This decision will be made just before the books go to print – after you
approve the final galley proofs.
Do I have to
be a good writer to take a workshop?
No. People enter at
their own skill level, with their own ambitions for how much they will do.
The classes encourage and instruct, but do not overwhelm those who may be
doing this kind of work for the first time.
Are
gift certificates available?
Certainly.
We produce an attractive gift
certificate for any of our services.
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