Turn Your Life Story Into a Beautiful Memoir

Discovery Call — We talk about Your Vision and Scope

The process begins with an introductory pre-interview with the narrator, in person, to discuss the scope and definition of the project. We can also choose the basic themes and format of the interview, gather family history and background information and determine the chronology of events to be covered. The pre-interview is also an opportunity to get to know one another, make sure everyone is at ease and explain the process. 

Recording / Interview Sessions — We Speak, I Ask, You Share

The interviews can be conducted anywhere that is most comfortable for the narrator, which is ordinarily in their own home. I will conduct background research to familiarize myself with the narrator’s experiences in advance and in preparation of the interview process. The interview process ordinarily takes place in 90 minute blocks. One question that is difficult to answer is how many interviews do you need? It depends on the scope of the project - if it an audio project, ordinarily the process takes around four recording sessions, if it is a Book Memoir, ordinarily the process takes around ten recording sessions. However further sessions can obviously be added if required. Also, for the Book Memoir, with permission, I will speak to the narrator's family, friends and colleagues. 

Draft & Edit — I Craft Your Story. You Give Feedback

After the recording sessions, the writing of the memoir begins, this process takes three months from the final recording, in which the first draft of the memoir is written. The first draft is then presented to the narrator, who after reading it, makes editorial decisions if necessary - additions, alteration, deletions etc. After which, the final draft is written and the final form is presented to the narrator complete with whatever the narrator wants incorporated into the memoir - photographs, journals and letters, etc.  

Finalize & Publish — Book / Audio / Video delivered - Share with Family & Archive it Forever

Historically, recording one’s reminiscences was not common, however that has changed, with people realizing the importance of their own and their families’ history. Most people want to document their lives somehow but never get around to it, simply because it is so overwhelming. Life Story Recording provides people with the opportunity to save their stories whilst maintaining the principles of quality, integrity, ethics and tradition. 

Option 1

Audio

· Introductory Meeting

· Research

· Preparation for Interviews

· Conduct Audio Interviews 

· Editing Audio

· Presentation Box with USB copy of Audio Memoir Recording

From 1,590 Euro 

Flexible Payment Plans Available

Option 2

Audio & Video

· Introductory Meeting

· Research

· Preparation for Interviews

· Conduct Audio & Video Interviews 

· Editing Audio & Video

· Presentation Box with USB of Audio & Video Memoir Recording

From 2,590 Euro 

Flexible Payment Plans Available

Premier Option 

Memoir Book

· Introductory Meeting

· Research

· Collation of photographs, archival material etc.

· Preparation for Interviews

· Conduct Interviews 

· Writing Book

· Editing Book

· Consultation with producers of Memoir Book

· Presentation of Memoir Book 

From 4,490 Euro 

Flexible Payment Plans Available