OUR PROCESS
AT A GLANCE
All services offered à la carte to meet your personal publishing needs.
STEP 1: INTERVIEWS
If you wish to narrate your story, we interview you in person or by video-conference, using a custom outline that we prepare with you in advance. We transcribe verbatim the audio files to create your manuscript.
STEP 2: WRITTEN MANUSCRIPT
If you have already written your manuscript, you send it to us. We will maintain your voice and tone for authenticity. Copyright is yours.
STEP 3: EDITING
We edit your manuscript at the level you wish. We exchange printed, tapebound galleys with you. You have full editorial control.
STEP 4: GENEALOGY
We professionally research and document your family history, organizing it into reader-friendly charts and summaries.
STEP 5: DESIGN
We custom-design your book and add photographs, captions, and supplementary materials, such as genealogy charts, letters, articles, and custom maps.
STEP 6: PRINT & BIND
We specialize in sewn bindings and unique materials, such as custom foil stamping, Italian endsheets, specialty leathers, and satin ribbon markers.
STEP 7: RETAIL
We set up Print-on-Demand and eBook services with global distribution.
Commissioned Memoir vs. Assisted Memoir
Craft your legacy with our author-centric memoir writing and publishing services. We empower you to share your life story through expertly written and beautifully designed memoirs. Whether you choose our Commissioned Memoir (as-told-to) option or prefer our Assisted Memoir services, we prioritize your voice and vision.
For Commissioned Memoirs, we conduct comprehensive interviews, capturing your narrative through professional transcriptions and meticulous editing. Authors benefit from a collaborative revision process, ensuring the final manuscript reflects their authentic story.
If you've already written your memoir, our Assisted Memoir services provide expert editing, refining your manuscript for clarity and impact. We enhance your book with professional design, formatting, and proofreading, along with specialized services like image retouching, digitization, and genealogy chart creation, enriching your narrative with visual elements. Our comprehensive printing and binding options offer authors a range of choices for a high-quality, tangible book. We provide detailed cost estimates, with transparent flat fees for editing, design, and image processing, and hourly fees for author alterations and research.
Estimated Costs
Authors can expect an Assisted Memoir to cost $15,000+ for service and $5,000+ for printing. Interviewing and transcription services begin at $10,000, and a comprehensive Commissioned Memoir starts at $60,000+ for service and $8,000+ for printing.
Contact us today to discuss your memoir project and bring your unique story to the world. We are dedicated to helping authors publish their memoirs, leveraging our expertise in memoir writing, editing, book design, and printing.