The long and short of the cost:

Some life stories are longer than others. Here are the rough price ranges:

For 30 hours of interviews: $19,750, plus printing

For 40 hours of interviews: $24,750, plus printing

For 50 hours of interviews: $29,750, plus printing

The printing cost is usually in the range of $10-$20 per paperback copy or $20-$30 per hardcover copy.

The prices above include interviewing, writing, proofreading, and professional book layout and design. Some stories might incur other incremental costs such as newspaper reprints, photo licensing, and travel, which will be provided and agreed upon before starting.

We ask for a $5,000 deposit, which is 80% refundable through the first 5 hours of interviews.

We also offer our Thanks for Asking edition for $9,750

You choose 20 topics about various aspects of your life and accomplishments that you’d like to talk about. Then we’ll ask you the right questions to capture treasured personal and family memories. We have a list of over 200 topics and questions to help you get started if you’d like. We’ll compose and publish your answers in an engaging, easy-to-read style. Favorite questions include:

What were your grandparents like?

What was the neighborhood like where you grew up?

How did you get started in your career?

What is your definition of love?

We add your favorite photos, and you save because we format your stories in a standard layout and font through Storyworth, and print 5 color copies in an attractive, hardcover book. See a sample here.

We ask for a $2,500 deposit, which is 80% refundable through the first 5 questions.

To find our more about cost options, please contact me.