Capture your Life stories with the “Persona Method”
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS – ONLINE CONSULTATIONS – PUBLISHING SERVICES –
My 30-year publishing career taught me that there are many ways to capture great stories, and every author is different. It was my job to inspire and support writers, and I can do the same for you!
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Choose a Life Story Style that Suits You
The “Detective”
The Detective style is most suitable for autobiographies. Learn about ways to approach autobiographical writing, its advantages and challenges, as well as, options for publishing your ongoing or finished work.
The “Creative”
These sessions include explorations of using short story or creative nonfiction to capture your life moments. We’ll talk about building characters, plot, and drama–all based on real-life events!
The “Journalist”
Life writing can be a time to explore the important rituals, hobbies, or memberships in our life. Learn how to look back on events and comment on these pathways today.
The “Neighbor”
For those who love to talk rather than write, these sessions explore using video blogs, podcasting, YouTube and other media options. Learn how to script and prepare.
The “Painter”
The Painter is for the poets who like to see the world in short, powerful segments. Learn about ways to collect memories through prose poems and short descriptive narratives.
The “Philosopher”
Sometimes it’s more about how we feel and what we’ve learned, over direct experiences. Learn about the power of the essay and how you can weigh in on the world in an engaging way..
Reach your entire family for generations through book, video, podcast, and blogging with the help of AI and media technology such as automated transcription.
This video will explain why making autobiographical writing fun and imaginative is so important. Many people start and never complete their project, or complete it and the effort gets stored away forever. Looking back on a lifetime can be overwhelming. Let me show you how to make it playful and most of all, enlightening!
Ask about Applying the Persona Method for Parent-Daughter/Son Team Writing!
Here’s What You’ll Learn:
- How to plan, develop, and outline your life story
- Learn about ways to add fiction-like intrigue through narrative styles
- Discuss the challenges with autobiography, such as the adherence to honesty
- Have fun with various approaches to life writing
- Learn about authors who are renowned for autobiographical style.
- Learn about the different platforms for capturing your stories
- Understand the options related to self-publishing.
Choose the Writing Services You Need!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PRICING
Single day events are priced at the venue and normally range from $50 – $200. Individual pricing for ongoing coaching can be discussed in consultation but usually range around $60 hr.
How much are self-publishing services?
Self-publishing consultation will guide you from designing and building your book file, editing and start-up marketing. The price range for full product is usually around $1,500.
Can I get individual editing or manuscript review services?
Yes. You can get editing, development, and manuscript review to suit your needs at an hourly rate of between $35 and $60 per hour.
Can you set up a blog or podcast/video for my parent?
Yes. We can build a blog and train you and your loved one to to be self-sufficient in using it. We also teach file storage options. Pricing can range from $500 to $1,500, or an hourly at $60 hr.
Are you Ready?
Schedule your free consultation and find out how I can help you establish your lasting legacy.
It's your life story! 