Writing your autobiography or memoir

Get in touch and we can have a chat about your autobiography requirements. We can also explore whether I am the right person to write your autobiography.

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I will happily meet or speak to members of your family before you make your decision.

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I am DBS checked and adhere to all Covid-19 precautions.

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When you decide to go ahead with your autobiography I will arrange to interview you. Interviews can be at your home, by telephone or video call.

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Each autobiography is different and the number of interviewing hours will be dependent on which package you select.

Interviews will be structured roughly as follows:

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First Meeting: We will talk through the timeline of your life. I will ask about your important life events, family tree (if there is one), and get an overview of your life. I will also explain the different approaches I can take when writing your story. Then I will start recording your early memories both by taking notes and by recording our interview.

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Second Meeting: We will continue our conversation about your childhood memories progressing through to your education and working life.

Third Meeting: Our relaxed conversation about your middle and latter years will continue. This is also a chance for us to complete any gaps or collect missing information. We will look through your photos together and decide which ones will bring your story to life.

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When your interviews are complete I will get to work typing up all my notes. Then the hard graft will begin. I will carefully weave all your life highlights and lowlights (if you want them documented) together to create a beautiful story of your life.

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Steps after this stage:

 

• A draft will be sent to you to read through and provide comments on.

• I will then work on the final text of your life story, making any amendments along the way.

• A final copy will be sent for your approval.

• We will work on editing the text, laying out your book, and designing its fabulous front cover.

• A proof book will be sent for your final sign off.

• Your book, or books, will then be printed and sent to you.

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Many people start their autobiography but run out of steam to complete such a time consuming task. If this is you – do get in touch and we can work out a way forward. You will finally be able to hold in your hands the book you always wanted to write.