Real Life Story Writing Services for True Stories Worth Keeping

A true story is not a list of events. It needs a beginning that makes a reader care, a middle where something is at stake and an ending that says what it meant. Most people have the material but not the time, or not the confidence, to shape it.

We do the shaping. You talk, we listen, and the writer finds the scenes that matter, sets them in order and fills in the sensory detail that makes a memory feel alive. You read every draft and correct anything that does not ring true. Because it is a real story, accuracy and respect come first.

Memory is imperfect, so we also help you cross-check. Old letters, photographs, certificates and relatives' recollections can settle a date or fill a gap, and where accounts differ we ask you how you want it handled. The Library of Congress is one place to look for newspapers and records that add background to a period.

• People who want their own life story written for children and grandchildren.
• Families recording the history of parents, grandparents or a family business.
• Survivors and people who have overcome illness, loss, addiction or hardship and want to share what they learned.
• Veterans, immigrants and community members whose experiences deserve a record.
• Writers with a true story they feel too close to write themselves.

Some clients want a private book for relatives. Others want a manuscript they can take on to publishing. We write both the same way, and we can tell you plainly which fits your goals.

1. Free consultation. You tell us about the story, the audience and what you want the final piece to be, and we explain the options and the likely length.
2. Interviews. Recorded conversations, by phone or video, at a comfortable pace. You can bring photos, letters and notes.
3. Outline. We propose a structure and you approve it before full writing starts, so there are no surprises about what is in the book.
4. Drafting. You review chapters as they arrive and correct names, dates and details. Each stage has revision rounds, and you can ask for a different tone or emphasis.
5. Final edit and delivery. We polish the manuscript and deliver it, with options to format and print. We can follow on into book publishing services when you are ready.

For reference, a non-fiction book or memoir of 40,000 to 60,000 words typically takes 8 to 14 weeks to write, while a short ebook of 5,000 to 15,000 words typically takes 3 to 5 weeks. Your timeline is confirmed in the written quote and depends on length, how much you remember and how fast feedback arrives. Rush schedules are available for an additional fee, quoted up front.

Pricing is quoted per project after a free consultation, as a fixed written quote with milestones and no hidden fees. See our pricing page. The main drivers are word count, hours of interviews, number of people involved, research and revision rounds.

True stories involve real people, so we treat them carefully. We sign an NDA before ghostwriting work, and your recordings and drafts stay private, shared only with the people you name. We will talk with you about how to handle other people in the story, including changing names or leaving out details. We are a writing company, not a law firm, so for questions about defamation, privacy or releases, speak to an attorney. You own the finished work, and we suggest you register it through the U.S. Copyright Office.

Telling your life story to a stranger is a lot to ask, so we put the writer's temperament first. You get a patient interviewer, a skilled writer and one project manager who answers within one business day. Rights transfer to you on delivery, confirmed in writing at the start, and we keep no royalty or publishing claim. A project manager keeps the milestones on track.

Your story is already worth telling. Get a free consultation and we will propose a plan and a fixed written quote for your real life story writing project. Explore our other services if you want help with design or printing too.