You live your life. We chronicle it for posterity.
Our Mission
To ensure every loved one knows they will never be forgotten. And to give families an invaluable keepsake, filled with beautiful memories, that they will hold onto always.
About Us
Life Stories highlights some of the most compelling moments in your life through powerful storytelling, and anecdotes. You can choose between long-form stories, short memoirs and more comprehensive books.
We recount your cherished memories in a beautiful book that will last forever
Do you want to hold onto that special moment cooking chicken soup with your grandmother in her cozy kitchen?
Are you concerned your grandchildren and their families will never hear about your once-in-a-lifetime tale?
Do you have a story that resonates so strongly but you don’t know how to retell it?
One of people’s biggest fears is that they will become invisible, their legacy forgotten. Moreover, family members often struggle to tell the story of their loved one in a way that truly captures the person they knew.
But who has the time, energy or experience to chronicle life’s precious moments?
Life Stories tackles all those challenges. We know how to tell great stories – and love doing it too. Through compelling and insightful storytelling, our books serve as the voice and reminiscences of your loved ones. And the process of working on the book can prove tremendously fulfilling too.
Giving Back
Life Stories likes to give back.
We’re happy to donate a percentage of our profits to a cause that resonates with you.
“Thank you so much, Elisa, for your incredibly personal and professional touch that you added to our mother’s memoir. The many hours that you spent interviewing her, as well as editing and co-writing the book are so greatly appreciated. “The proof is in the pudding” as they say – your ability to upgrade the book while still ensuring that our mother’s voice is heard throughout the story is very touching. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”
“Working with Elisa was fabulous. She really knows what she is doing and is an excellent writer. She was able to get the information she needed in a succinct manner and presented it so well. The interviews were engaging and even fun. We’re thrilled. The story of how we created our family (slightly more complicated than most people’s) was beautifully put together and presented. We’re so happy that Elisa was our guide, mentor and producer. Highly recommend!”
How it works:
3 Simple Steps to Creating Your Book
Step 1:
You and/or your loved one receive a list of questions that touch upon various life events (e.g. family, marriage, hobbies, travel, work, philanthropy etc.).
Step 2:
Once you’ve had a chance to read over the questions and think through your responses, we’ll set up interview(s) (using Zoom or another mode of communication). The conversations will be exploratory in nature, culling special moments, highlights and anecdotes.
Step 3
We will draft your story. You will have a chance to read it over and sign off on the final product before it’s complete.
Our Packages
We offer three different packages – as well as customized projects – depending on your interest, timeline and budget.
Just ask us about our many options!
Package 1
- Our senior writer produces a long-form (2500-3000-words) article focused on a special event in your life
- Includes 1 interview
- Article can be laminated or framed
Package 2
- A short memoir that captures essential moments of your life, or one in particular.
- 20 to 30 pages
- 3 to 4 hours of interviews
Package 3
- A more in-depth retelling of your life.
- 40 to 50 pages
- 5 to 6 hours of interviews
Let's Talk
We’re also happy to provide a customized quote based on your unique needs.
Give your loved one a special gift today that they will treasure for years to come!