Memory Crafters
Memoir Writing Service

MEMOIR STRUCTURE TYPES

(Based on a 50 page or less project.  Longer projects will cost more and require more time.

Completion Estimates will vary depending on your progress in providing information, photos, etc.)

 

1.  Chronological Memoir

• Timeline of events in your life

• Photos of events, people, etc. in your life with captions organized chronologically

WHAT THIS REQUIRES OF YOU:

• Make a list of events in your life arranged chronologically, with minimum narrative by you

• Provide photographs of the events, people, etc. you want to highlight

• Provide captions for the events, people, etc. you want to highlight

COMPLETION TIME: You work at your own pace to gather and complete. Estimate: 1 month

 

WHAT MEMORY CRAFTERS WILL DO:

• Meet with you for an initial consultation, introductory work session, and up to 3 material and draft review sessions

• Type/format the timeline

• Scan photos to make digital copies

• Type captions you provide

• Organize the elements into book manuscript form

• Provide a digital and print copy of the manuscript (PDF & Word)

COMPLETION TIME: Estimate: 1 month after all material is provided by you

  

2.  Reflective Memoir

• Commentary on a list of events in your life you want to highlight

• Photos of events, people, etc. in your life with captions and commentary focusing on each organized chronologically or thematically

• Commentary by you of what happened and your thoughts on how it affected you

WHAT THIS REQUIRES OF YOU:

• Make a list of events in your life arranged chronologically

• Provide photographs of the events, people, etc. you want to highlight

• Provide captions for the events, people, etc. you want to highlight

• Provide commentary on the events, people, etc. you want to highlight

COMPLETION TIME: You work at your own pace to gather and complete. Estimate: 2 months

 

WHAT MEMORY CRAFTERS WILL DO:

• Meet with you for an initial consultation, introductory work session, and up to 3 material and draft review sessions

• Type/format the timeline

• Scan photos to make digital copies

• Type captions you provide

• Organize the elements into book manuscript form

• Provide a digital and print copy of the manuscript (PDF & Word)

COMPLETION TIME:  Estimate: 2 months after all material is provided by you

  

3. Traditional Memoir

• Timeline of events in your life

• Photos of events, people, etc. in your life with captions and commentary focusing on each organized chronologically or thematically

• Narrative of significant life events, experiences, emotions, and reflections

WHAT THIS REQUIRES OF YOU:

• Make a list of events in your life arranged chronologically

• Provide photographs of the events, people, etc. you want to highlight

• Provide captions for the events, people, etc. you want to highlight

• Complete Memory Crafters’ Memoir Writing Assignments (from our book)

COMPLETION TIME: You work at your own pace to gather and complete. Estimate: 3 months

 

WHAT MEMORY CRAFTERS WILL DO:

• Meet with you for an initial consultation, introductory work session, and up to 5 material and draft review sessions

• Type/format the timeline

• Scan photos to make digital copies

• Type captions you provide

• Review your responses on memoir writing assignments and create a narrative of your life; provide a first and second draft for your review. (More revisions may be made if needed.)

• Organize the elements into book manuscript form

• Provide a digital and print copy of the manuscript (PDF & Word)

• OPTIONS: create a book cover and work with printer to print book

COMPLETION TIME:  Estimate: 3 months after all material is provided by you