Autobiography Writing Packages
to Preserve Your Story

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A personalised book written just for you

Every life holds stories worth sharing. Our packages are designed to make the process of telling yours simple, and deeply rewarding. From our first chat to holding your finished book in your hands, we’ll guide you with care and professionalism, ensuring the final result exceeds your expectations. Take a look at our options to see which package is most suited to your memoir, preferences and budget.

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    Lighter Leaves

    A perfect starting point for capturing your story in a concise, heartfelt way.

    ⭐️ Introductory call: 30 minutes
    ⭐️ Interview hours: 4
    ⭐️ Written manuscript: 7,500 words
    ⭐️ Photos included: 14
    ⭐️ Printed books: 5 copies

    Ideal if you’d like a beautifully crafted, shorter memoir that captures the essence of your life.

  • A beige textured notebook with a sprig of eucalyptus leaves on top, a black pen with gold accents beside it, and a label reading "Signature Package" with a pen nib and leaf logo.

    Signature Pages

    Our most popular package — a fuller, richer telling of your journey.

    ⭐️ Introductory call: 30 minutes
    ⭐️ Interview hours: 5
    ⭐️ Written manuscript: 11,000 words
    ⭐️ Photos included: 30
    ⭐️ Printed books: 8 copies

    Perfect for those who want to dive deeper into their story, with space for more detail, reflection, and treasured photographs.

  • Red leather armchair against a black paneled wall with the words "Longer Legacy" and a fountain pen icon.

    Longer Legacy

    A comprehensive autobiography to share your life in full.

    ⭐️ Introductory call: 45 minutes
    ⭐️ Interview hours: 7
    ⭐️ Written manuscript: 20,000 words
    ⭐️ Photos included: 40
    ⭐️ Printed books: 12 copies

    This package is designed for those who want a legacy to pass down through generations — a thorough account of your life story so far.

Pricing

How the process works

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Step 1 - Welcome!

Once you have chosen your package, we’ll email you a greeting pack, which will include a straightfoward questionnaire. We strongly encourage you to fill this out, following our simple prompts, to provide us with some background information, and suggestions for how we might reflect the chapters of your life within the chapters of your book. A completed questionnaire may save time, leading to a more efficient interview stage. Grab a friend (or some quiet time to yourself) and enjoy our complimentary Costa gift card to chat or think through memories and jot down events or anecdotes over a hot drink.

Step 2 - Interviews:

For some, an interview can sound a little daunting. While we help you to focus on the content you want to capture, we’ll do our best to put you at ease and draw out memories and emotions in a safe space. Don’t be afraid to laugh or cry as you delve into the treasure trove of life’s highs and lows. You can be as open as you wish – most people find an honest approach can feel the most cathartic for them.

Nothing is set in stone, however, and you will have plenty of time to reflect on what has been disclosed, to retract or add things, and may edit or adapt your first draft once it has been written. We are a small but mighty team of writers with a great many years of interviewing, writing and editing between us. Our approach is professional, friendly and efficient. We have options to meet with you in person (which may be subject to travel costs depending on where you are based) or to talk with you over video, depending on your location and preference.

Step 3 - Writing & editing:

While you’re selecting photos you would like to see in your book – and mulling over possible titles – we’ll get writing! This is an exciting stage where your book starts to come to life. You’ll have a chance to review all written content, tweaking or amending as you see fit, in your first round of revisions.

Step 4 - Design & production:

Having selected your favourite photos, these will be uploaded to our secure book-creator portal and we can discuss your thoughts and ideas for your front cover. We have a fantastic range of book cover designs and colour palettes to choose from (usually incorporating a favourite photo) or you can work on a more bespoke design with our designer, James, for an additional fee.

If you are looking for a truly exceptional cover, please let us know and we can discuss our premium, designer, leather-bound options.

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FAQs

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  • Most projects take between 3–6 months from our first conversation to your finished book, depending on the package and any extras you choose. This timescale gives us space for thoughtful writing, editing, and design. If you really want a book within a certain timeframe please ask and we will see whether we can accommodate this.

  • Please see our “packages” for pricing options. There is opportunity to add extras, such as words, photos, interview hours or copies of books. These can be discussed as requested and prices provided.

  • If you would prefer to have your interviews in person rather than via video call, we will need to know your location in order to determine any travel costs that may incur.

  • This is an easy one: Absolutely.

  • While we do not currently offer assistance with self-publishing, it is certainly an option for you once you have your finished book. Platforms such as Amazon KDP, Apple Books or Barnes & Noble Press enable you to upload your manuscript, you can purchase /register an ISBN and decide how to distribute your book.

  • Turning Leaves Autobiographies made the process of writing my autobiography a lot of fun and extremely rewarding. My wife, Nalini, and I are very impressed with the book's arrangement and illustrations. We are also grateful to have a family history to pass down to our son Ryan.

    -Sean Carey

  • Mum's autobiography has been an overwhelming realisation of the density of her life and character. It has brought a new dimension to our relationship which had suffered from day-to-day limitations, which can make you forget the reality of the richness and complexity of the person.

    Margaret Bronnert

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