Your Life Story, Beautifully Told
Every life holds a story worth keeping. We'll help you tell it, and turn it into a beautiful book your family will treasure for generations.
So many people mean to write down their story one day, but it never quite happens. With Limelight's memoir service, you don't have to write a word unless you want to. Simply sit down with us and talk, and we'll do the rest: writing your story in your own voice, gathering your photographs, and designing and printing a professionally published book.
It also makes a deeply meaningful gift for a parent or grandparent, for a milestone birthday, or simply because their stories matter.
How it works
1. A free, friendly chat. We talk about the story you'd like to tell, who the book is for, and which package suits you best.
2. Telling your story. Through relaxed, recorded conversations (at home, in person, or by video call), we ask gentle questions that bring your memories to life.
3. Writing and design. We shape your words into a flowing, readable story that still sounds like you, and design it with your photographs.
4. You approve every page. Nothing is printed until you're completely happy with your book.
5. Your finished books. Beautiful printed copies are delivered to you, ready to share. Extra copies for family can be ordered at any time.
Packages
Story Keeper, from AU$1,500
Already written some of your story, or prefer to record it yourself? We edit your stories, arrange them with your photos, and design and print a beautiful book. Includes 5 printed copies.
Keepsake Memoir, from AU$4,500
Three to four recorded conversations with us, written into a book in your own voice, with up to 30 photographs. Includes 10 printed copies.
Family Legacy, from AU$8,500
Six to eight conversations, which can include other family members, for a fuller family story with more photographs, a hardcover option and 20 printed copies.
Every story is different, so we'll confirm your exact price after our free chat. A 50% deposit secures your place, with the balance due before printing.
Why Limelight?
We're a real publishing house, with years of experience helping authors bring their books to life. Writing, editing, design and printing are all done by our own team, with care and respect for your story. Your book is 100% yours, and if you wish, we can even give it an ISBN and make it available to buy worldwide.
Let's talk about your story
Book your free, no-obligation chat today. Contact us here or email info@limelightpublishing.com.