What we do
Recording your memoirs in 5 easy steps
Each step in our process is charged separately and agreed in advance with our clients. So, if you decide that you only want a biographer to record your memoirs on an audio file or whether you want to turn your memoirs into a printed book, you choose when to stop!
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PRICING
Step One
Step One
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30 minute meeting with Client to agree focus of the project (either face-to-face or via video call)
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First interview booked with biographer (either face-to-face or via video call)
£150 advance before proceeding to step two
Step Two
Step Two​
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6-8 interviews of between 1.5-2hrs each with a biographer either in-person or via video call
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Audio copy of all sound recordings
£400
Step Three
Step Three
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Document in essay format detailing Client's life experiences. This is based on the interviews with the Client in step two.
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Max word count 15,000 words (additional words at an extra charge)
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All editing/proofreading
£550
Step Four
Step Four
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Book design and layout based on document produced in step three to include:
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Up to 35 scanned photos/images
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A personalised family tree (showing x3 generations)
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All editing/proofreading
£800
Step Five
Step Five
Should the Client wish, Pages of My Life can then place a print order with our preferred book printers.
Charges vary but are normally £400-£600 for x2 hard copy books (based on 15,000 words).​