Memoir and biography options
All our writers are professional journalists, published authors or both — people who understand stories. Each book is carefully managed from the first interview through to the finished hardback book, with payments made in stages as the work progresses
Bronze
£2,700
The Bronze plan includes a 72-page hardback book with up to 7,500 words, 20 photos, 5 printed copies, a digital version, and 4 hours of interviews by a professional writer.
Preserves a selection of your special memories in a delicate, perfectly formed volume. The ideal gift to mark a milestone birthday.
Published author or experienced journalist
4 hours of interviews*
7,500 maximum word count
Approximately 72 pages
20 photographs
Choice of 3 cover designs
5 hardback books with a printed paper case
Digital copy
*Face to face interviews + £400
Silver
£4,580
The Silver plan offers a 108-page hardback book with up to 12,500 words, 30 photos, 10 printed copies, a digital version, and 6 hours of interviews by a professional writer.
Chronicles your life story in more detail. A brilliant opportunity to preserve your personal history. A thoughtful gift for a loved one.
Published author or experienced journalist
6 hours of interviews*
12,500 maximum word count
Approximately 108 pages
30 photographs
Choice of 3 cover designs
10 hardback books with a printed paper case
Digital copy
*Face to face interviews + £520
Gold
£8,200
The Gold plan is ideal for capturing your full life story in depth, with 10 hours of interviews, up to 25,000 words, 40 photos, a bespoke dust jacket, and 10 premium hardback books with a digital copy included.
A good choice if you wish to record your story in depth, with lots of room for all your memories and more. Our most popular biography.
Published author or experienced journalist
10 hours of interviews*
25,000 maximum word count
Approximately 176 pages
40 photographs
Bespoke dust jacket design
10 premium hardback books, stitched, linen-style cover with embossed type
Digital copy
*Face to face interviews + £800
Platinum
£17,100
The Platinum plan offers the most comprehensive life story, with 20 hours of interviews, up to 40,000 words, 50 photos, a custom dust jacket, 20 premium hardback books, and a digital edition — the gift of a lifetime.
The ideal option for someone who has lived life to the full. It offers scope to include your entire life story. The gift of a lifetime.
Published author or experienced journalist
20 hours of interviews*
40,000 maximum word count
Approximately 208 pages
50 photographs
Bespoke dust jacket design
20 premium hardbacks, stitched, linen-style cover with embossed type
Digital copy
*Face to face interviews + £1,750
Gift vouchers
A ghostwritten biography or memoir makes an unusual and exciting gift
Maybe you’re looking for a unique way to thank a colleague on their retirement. Perhaps you are searching for a present for a milestone birthday. You could mark an anniversary with a memoir — a wonderful way to treat a special couple.
Whatever the occasion, a ghostwritten biography or memoir is the gift that keeps on giving—the subject will enjoy the process of telling his or her story to one of our writers; the family will learn more about their loved one; and future generations will understand the family’s history through this priceless keepsake.
If you are looking for a unique and thoughtful gift for any of the following:
- Retirement
- A birthday
- A wedding anniversary
- Anything else
look no further!
We’ll supply a beautifully present
What makes Book of My Life different?
Book of My Life is the UK’s longest-established private memoir and biography writing company. For nearly 20 years, our professional journalists and authors have helped clients preserve their memories in beautifully designed hardback books intended to be treasured for generations.
Can payments be spread across the project?
Yes. Payments are made in carefully managed stages as the work progresses, allowing clients to spread the cost across the course of the project.
How long does a memoir or biography project usually take?
Most projects take several months from the first interview to the delivery of finished books. Timescales vary depending on the length and complexity of the story, as well as the pace that feels comfortable for the client.
Do I need to write anything?
No. Our writers guide the process through relaxed conversations and interviews, then shape the material into a professionally written narrative in your voice.
Will I receive printed copies
Yes, all packages include professionally printed hardback books designed to become lasting family keepsakes for future generations.
Who owns the copyright?
You retain full copyright ownership of your story.
Are the books privately published?
Yes. Book of My Life produces books primarily for private and family use. Clients are free to publish their stories commercially if they wish, though we do not currently offer commercial publishing services.
Bespoke
If you have a personal history project that doesn’t fit our standard products, get in touch. Here is a selection of the other services we offer
Editing/proofreading
Have you already written some or all of your life story, but are unsure about what to do next? Book of My Life can edit your manuscript: polish your prose, tidy up your typing and check for any errors or inconsistencies that you may not have noticed. We can also help to organise your writing so that it reads in a clear and appealing way. We can’t help you get your book published with a major publisher, but we can arrange for a small number of copies of your book to be printed and bound for personal use.
Typesetting, design and printing
Once you are happy with the content of your book, Book of My Life will typeset it, design an attractive cover and arrange for a short print run of paperbacks or hardbacks.
Special formats
Bespoke finishes, coffee table books, leather binding—we’re very happy to discuss any ideas you have for your project.
Other services
Please talk to us if you require something else.
