How I can help
Tailored to you
As a journalist, listening, understanding and crafting a series of events into a story is my job. I can use these skills to help you write your memoir. Depending on the support you'd like, I will collect and organise your key life events in a series of informal, friendly chats. We will then work together to weave your life story into a coherent narrative, delivering you a finished product that reflects your journey through the world.
Memoirs are a deeply personal creative project, and everyone approaches them in a different way. Below are our most popular packages, which involve an interview process and then writing and editing your memoirs. If you'd just like help editing, structuring or support in writing, I'd be more than happy to help. Contact us for an informal, no-commitment chat.
Memory book - £250
The perfect gift for that special someone or a family member.
We'll work together to compile a printed booklet of your treasured memories.
Hawthorn - £1,075
6000 words
2.5 hours of interviews & planning calls
Full writing, editing & proofreading
A copy & PDF of your book
Ash - £2,500
12,500 words
7 hours of interviews & planning calls
Full writing, editing & proofreading
3 copies & PDF of your book
Sycamore - £4,750
25,000 words
14 hours of interviews & planning calls
Full writing, editing & proofreading
5 copies & PDF of your book
Willow - £7,500
40,000 words
20 hours of interviews & planning calls
Full writing, editing & proofreading
7 copies & PDF of your book
Oak - £10,500
55,000 words
27 hours of interviews & planning calls
Full writing, editing & proofreading
10 copies & PDF of your book
Other support
Can't find what you're looking for? Or want support writing your memoirs in a different way, be that coaching, editing, planning or writing support.
How it works
Every memoir is unique, and the process will be adapted to you so you can get the most out of it, but here is what you can expect the process to look like.
An initial meeting or call to get to know each other and discuss the project. We’ll explore why you wanted to write a memoir, who it’s for and build a rough plan for the scope and content of your book.
I’ll ask you to collect any material and photographs you want to include or will help inform your story, as well as any material you may have previously written.
Depending on your package, I’ll interview you at a time that’s convenient for you. During this period, we’ll work together to shape your book, building its structure, themes and balancing the focus on key events in your life.
I will regularly send you material to review to ensure your voice is being captured and your story is being told accurately.
When a draft is finished, it will be sent to you for approval, and we’ll work through any changes or revisions together.
Once completed, your book will be printed and delivered to you, along with a PDF version.
Why choose Write Your Memoirs?
A career in journalism and writing has given me the technical skills to help you get your life story down, but writing your memoir is a highly personal undertaking that requires more than just prowess. I'm friendly, personable and genuinely interested. You won't have a robotic notetaker, you'll have someone who is invested in you and the story you're telling.
There's nothing formulaic about how we'll work together. Just as everyone has a unique story, everyone's way of working is different. I'll adapt how we work to suit you, ensuring I capture your memoirs in a way that feels comfortable and enjoyable, and that delivers a finished product that you're completely happy with.
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"Memories too often die with their owner, and time too often surprises us by running out."