Essentials
A focused, beautifully shaped memoir for the memories you most want to keep — without waiting for the perfect time to begin.
30% booking deposit: $585 CAD · taxes extra if applicable
The heart of your story, given a home.
Essentials is for one person with a clear story to tell: a defining chapter, a family history, a personal turning point, or the memories that should not be left in a drawer.
Who it is for
One person who wants a focused short-form memoir, a meaningful first step, or a finished book built around a particular chapter of life.
Who it is not for
A multi-voice family archive or a full-length life story. If the story needs many contributors or a larger arc, look to Full Memoir or Legacy Family.
Materials to begin
Bring the Word documents, audio, photographs, and memories you already have. Our two scheduled 1-hour interview sessions help fill the gaps.
What the finished book feels like
Clear, intimate, and recognisably yours — shaped with editorial judgment while keeping the character in your telling.
Gather → Compose → Refine → Approve
A few good questions
How long does it take?
Timing depends on interview scheduling, source materials, and print production. We confirm a practical schedule with you before work begins.
Who writes and edits the book?
Our proprietary writing system helps shape the material, and a human editor provides the editorial care from structure through final polish.
How do revisions work?
Each round is one consolidated written list of changes. The included cap is shown above; additional interview sessions are $150 CAD each, scheduled in 1-hour blocks.
What if I need to cancel?
See the plain-English Terms. Before work starts, the CAD $150 admin fee applies; after work starts, the booking deposit is the kill fee, alongside completed milestones.
What materials do I need?
Start with whatever you have: Word documents, audio, photographs, names, dates, and memories. We will tell you what is useful for your package.