The Soleil Lifestory Network
Commemorative Story
Writing Services
Your Lifestories Written or Edited by an Experienced Writer
Vignettes, Memoirs & Personal Histories--
the gift that is a legacy
when you celebrate life's special occasions...
Weddings, Graduations, Anniversaries, Retirements, Birthdays, Family Reunions,
Memorials, School Reunions, Friendships, Coming of Age Parties,
Military Retirement, Career Milestones, years of Volunteer Service, or
Business Achievement and Company Histories...
TALK IS CHEAP-- IN FACT IT'S FREE-- CALL 1-888-80-STORY
Contact us about having your story written. Or--do you have a manuscript in hand? If you have been writing your own or your family's stories, you may find that working with an experienced editor will give you new energy and enthusiasm for making a good story a great one. Check our editing tips for suggestions. Then consider talking with Denis Ledoux about his working on your project. Memoirs are his specialty.
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Take a moment to...
...imagine yourself at the reception, standing up to read aloud...
Lifestories teach, soothe, caution, encourage and cheer us. Memories of success, of silliness, of hard work or sacrifice are part of your family legacy. Together we can ensure that these stories are not lost, that the people, places and events that have shaped your life and your family will be recorded and preserved.
There are many occasions in the life of a family and of a business to share well-written, keepsake editions of stories... sometimes it's a familiar tale full of humor or reassurance... sometimes it's a little known account of personal struggle and hope.
Whether the "audience" is just you, your family members, co-workers, or the world at large...
your story deserves to be told.
It's a lasting investment and a gift that can be enjoyed again and again.
At the Soleil Lifestory Network, our writers will work closely with you to co-create a dynamic and interesting written account that includes all the background and personalized detail you provide.
Every story we write is unique. We urge you to talk with us in person to discuss the project you have in mind. Costs will vary according to the story's length and the production options you choose. General guidelines for our info gathering, writing, and production options are outlined below.
Contact us today. Don't let your story be forgotten.
Working with a professional lifestory writer
After discussing your project with you in detail, we send you a contract with all the details, including the length, the focus and the tone of your story. You receive a detailed questionnaire by mail or e-mail and when it is returned with your deposit, the writing begins. We look for completeness of information, and will call you for extra details or clarification if necessary. The first draft of your story is sent to you by mail or e-mail for your approval. Then a rewrite that incorporates your changes is done. The manuscript is sent back to you for final approval. You choose your production format and order the number of copies you need. You send in your final payment at this time. Your story is formatted, printed and shipped to you.
We work from detailed questionnaires sent to you by mail or e-mail. The more info you give us the more personal and meaningful your commemorative story will be. We'll check details with you by telephone or e-mail as we write. In most cases, you will be able to provide enough background and details. Sometimes, longer memoirs or family history projects require historical research into the relevant era, labor history or ethnic group. If you have few details, say, about the early days of your grandfather's life after immigration, it is possible to recreate the context for his story based on informed surmises drawn from historical information. For extensive research we ask an hourly fee in addition to the project fee.
| First & Final Draft Approval |
We ask that you approve the first draft of your story in a timely fashion. You check for accuracy and for sequences of events and for completeness. While rewrites or entire changes of tone or focus are not advised at this time, there are often details to add or highlight.
We offer a variety of publication and format options. Photographs may be included to illustrate the text (depending on the number there may be a minimal production charge). All printing is offset on archivally safe paper. In addition to a manuscript edition of your story in a plain binder, you may choose an 8.5 x 11 or 5.5 x 8 format and the number of copies to be printed.
We ask that you make a deposit of 50% of the writing fee at the time of our agreement on the project. Your final payment and production costs are due with your final draft approval. We accept personal checks, Visa and Mastercard.
The following estimates are general guidelines for Commemorative Stories. Because memoir writing projects vary widely, we urge you to contact us for an individualized quote on your Commemorative Story project. Longer Lifestory writing projects such as full memoirs, detailed business histories, or several generation family histories up to 200 pages will be quoted individually.
