Tell Your Story Your Way - Memoirs & Autobiographies
Looking to have a memoir or (auto)biography written? I can assist you in your journey! If you want to put your life’s story down on paper – whether because you want to share the lessons you’ve learned during your personal journey to help others, document the hardships you’ve faced & overcome to release a lifetime of pent-up feelings, or preserve precious memories to be passed down in book-form to future generations – I’m happy to assist in transforming your unique experiences & special moments into a compelling narrative that’ll enamor your audience (whether you’re hoping for that audience to consist strictly of your closest family & friends or you’re looking to create a best-seller!) Your story will be told with the utmost respect, authenticity, & creativity when you work with me. Your voice will shine through on every page, & we’ll create a book that fulfills your vision while keeping your readers engaged & turning the pages!
What Services/Package Do You Need?
Below is a list of the services I offer, outlined in “phases.”
View “Packages & Retainers” to explore comprehensive service bundles that cover the book creation process from start to finish.
If you feel overwhelmed, would like to discuss a custom package, or you’re still unsure of where to start after looking through these services/packages, contact me or schedule a consultation!
I’m happy to help you figure out first steps based on your specific needs, goals, and desired outcomes.
All Services
Phase 1 - Discovery and Foundation
🪐Initial intake & project goals clarification
🪐Timeline & scope planning
🪐Story direction & tone alignment
🪐Audience definition (public, private, legacy, commercial, etc.)
🪐Book positioning (memoir vs autobiography vs biography)
Phase 2 - Interviewing and Story Gathering
🪐Recorded interviews (life timeline, themes, events, stories)
🪐Follow-up interviews as gaps appear
🪐Interview transcription & review
🪐Clarification questions & memory prompts
🪐Fact-checking & timeline verification
🪐Emotional pacing & sensitivity handling
Phase 3 - Outlining, Drafting, Writing, and Revisions
🪐Chapter framework & narrative arc planning
🪐General outline creation
🪐Chapter-by-chapter outline creation
🪐Narrative shaping & voice consistency
🪐Scene building & transitions
🪐Integrating quotes and lived detail
Phase 4 - Polishing and Editing
🪐Structural refinement & editing as story evolves
🪐Content expansion or trimming
🪐Tone and clarity refinement
🪐Emotional impact review
🪐Story coherence and flow improvement
🪐Sentence-level edits
🪐Clarity, pacing, readability
🪐Voice consistency
🪐Redundancy removal
Phase 5 - Finalization and Handoff
🪐Final review pass
🪐Optional formatting prep (Word/Google Docs)
🪐Submission-ready manuscript delivery
Packages & Retainers
My memoir and biography retainers are designed to support every stage of the process! These retainer packages offer dedicated monthly availability, used wherever the project currently needs it, whether for interviews, drafting, revisions, or editing!
Retainers cover up to a set number of working hours each month, based on the retainer selected. Unused hours do not roll over and are non-refundable. Additional hours are billed at $30/hour, subject to availability. Retainers must be paid in full before work begins. Publishing, design, and marketing services are not included unless agreed upon separately.
Essentials Retainer
Best For: Clients who want steady progress without pressure.
Includes:
🪐Up to 20 hours per month of dedicated working time
🪐Weekly check-ins & support
🪐Monthly progress summary
🪐Minimum 4 interviews/month offered during the interviewing stage
🪐Minimum 1 chapter/month delivered during the writing stage
Monthly Investment: $1000
3-Month Commitment: $2,700 (10% savings)
Standard Retainer
Best For: Clients who want to see faster progress
Includes:
🪐Up to 30 hours/month
🪐Weekly check-ins & support
🪐Monthly progress summary
🪐Priority scheduling and communication
🪐Minimum 6 interviews/month offered during the interviewing stage
🪐Minimum 2 chapters/month delivered during the writing stage
Monthly Investment: $1500
3-Month Commitment: $4,050 (10% savings)
Intensive Retainer
Best for: High-commitment projects, faster completion
Includes:
🪐Up to 40 hours/month
🪐Weekly check-ins, priority support
🪐Monthly progress summary
🪐Priority scheduling and communication
🪐Priority access and flexible scheduling
🪐Minimum 8 interviews/month offered during the interviewing stage
🪐Minimum 3 chapters/month delivered during the writing stage
Monthly Investment: $2000
3-Month Commitment: $5,400 (10% savings)