Services and Pricing : Expressions of Wisdom

Flexible Services	We strive to be flexible in meeting your needs. Our services can be ordered individually, one step at a time, or as a complete package. For example, you may choose to record a life stories interview, and then years later have it transcribed and written into a story. Or, you may have written your own story, and want our help turning it into a coffee table book with photos. We’re happy to help at any stage.


Free Consultation	The following prices are provided as estimated costs you can expect with a two-hour life stories recording. We recognize that individual needs vary, so please contact us for a free no obligation consultation and personalized quote.


Life Stories Interview	Standard: consists of two one-hour sessions of audio recording. Includes interview consultation and preparation, customized questions, and a personalized audio CD of the interview. Additional CD’s $20.00 ea	$350.00


Story Writing	Standard: Your audio recordings are transcribed, organized, written, and edited into an easy to read narrative. Duplications, unfinished thoughts, and unrelated or insignificant material are removed. Our professional editor will correct your grammar and sentence structure so your stories are easy to read. Stories relating to specific periods/events of your life are grouped together to create a natural and engaging flow. Careful consideration is taken during this process to preserve your distinct words and style. (Your story can be extensively revised and re-written by our professional writer for an additional fee)	$950.00 (Based on a standard interview)


Book Design	Custom design and layout of your book. Includes scanning and enhancement of up to 30 photos or other items. Additional charges will apply for: Photo restoration - $25.00 per photo Photos or items exceeding allotted 30 - $10.00 ea	$350.00 (Based on a standard interview)


Printing and Book-binding	Professional printing; Leather, hardcover, sewn binding; 8.5" x 11" landscape coffee table book. 51-60 pages = 170.00; 61-70 pages = $190.00; 71-80 pages = $210.00 10% discount on orders of 5 or more books Archival storage cases $20.00 ea	$150.00 ea (Up to 50 pages Based on a standard interview)


Additional Services	All prices are based on a standard two-hour recording. Additional charges will apply to all services (i.e. transcription, writing, and design) based on the length of the audio-recorded interview, and / or additional information provided.	$50.00/hour


Gift Certificates Available	The invitation to preserve one’s life stories makes a great elderly gift, family gift, or retirement gift. Available with a minimal deposit.	$100.00

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As personal historians we preserve written and oral history through audio recorded personal interviews, photo restoration, and life story writing / memoir writing services. We capture: family histories, life memories, words of wisdom, elder stories, ancestors stories, childhood stories, personal immigration stories, personal veteran stories, family business stories, vocation stories, and other treasured life stories. We create: written legacies, oral legacies, family legacies, family heirlooms; family treasures, memory books, photo books, life stories books, memoirs, family business histories, tributes to elders, personal narratives, ancestor books, and other archival books and recordings. The invitation to preserve one’s life story makes a great elderly gift, family gift, and retirement gift.

Memory Books, Photo Books, Life Stories, Archival Books, Great Elderly Gift Idea, Family Treasures, Written Legacy, Ancestor Book, Elderly Book, Life Story Writer
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