Memoir Packages & Pricing
Each memoir project is reserved within my calendar so that I can devote focused, thoughtful attention to your story. I work on one manuscript at a time to ensure depth, care, and a truly collaborative experience.
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Below are my standard memoir packages. Custom projects are always welcome and can be quoted upon consultation.
Legacy Memoir
$3,500
Up to 7,500 words | Text Only
Designed for clients who wish to preserve their life story in a beautifully written keepsake for family and future generations.
Includes:
• Eight hours of recorded interviews
• A professionally written manuscript of up to 7,500 words
• Two rounds of revisions
• Collaborative editing via Google Docs
• Project duration: approximately 8 weeks
Extended Memoir
$4,500
Up to 10,000 words | Text Only
Ideal for clients seeking a more expansive narrative or preparing a manuscript for independent or traditional publishing.
Includes:
• Ten hours of recorded interviews
• A professionally written manuscript of up to 10,000 words
• Two rounds of revisions
• Collaborative editing via Google Docs
• Project duration: approximately 10 weeks
Additional Words
If, during the process, you wish to expand your manuscript beyond the contracted word count:
$500 per additional 1,000 words
Book Design & Publishing Package
$1,500
For clients who would like their manuscript transformed into a finished hardcover book.
Includes:
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• Interior book design and formatting
• Custom cover design
• Placement of up to 20 photographs
• Print-ready files for hardcover production
• Four complimentary hardcover copies
Additional photographs beyond 20:
$40 per photograph
Timeline & Scheduling
Each project is scheduled within a reserved calendar window to ensure focused attention and timely completion. If revisions, interviews, or materials extend beyond the agreed timeframe, additional fees may apply.
A Note on Custom Projects
Every life story is unique. If you are envisioning a longer manuscript, a multi-generational family history, or a more complex publishing goal, I am happy to provide a custom quote.