Your life is made up of important memories & wonderful stories...
Before they are forgotten, why not document them? Whether you want to capture them yourself, need a little more guidance, or would like a professional writer to do it for you - there's an option for every budget and every story.
Choose from a 'potted life history' - birth to teenage years, education, career, children, travels and retirement - or a selection of favourite anecdotes and family stories to cherish and share with future generations.
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This is your life story, I'm simply here to help you write it.
Services
Have you been meaning to do this for years? The good news is that starting is easier than you think. 'Story Starter' is a beautifully designed downloadable guide that gives you everything you need to capture a loved one's memories yourself. A set of thoughtful questions, sensory memory prompts to unlock the details that matter, practical tips on how to record the conversation well, and simple guidance on turning what you gather into something lasting. Work through it together at the kitchen table, use it to shape a recorded conversation, or go at your own pace.
Every life is different, so why settle for generic questions? 'Story at Home' is a fully personalised experience designed around the person whose story you want to capture. You complete a short briefing form and I will curate a set of questions tailored around their experiences, family, career and other interests. Delivered as a beautifully formatted PDF, Story at Home works however suits you best - written, recorded, at the kitchen table, over the phone or on Zoom. At your own pace, in your own time. And if it starts to feel like more than you can take on alone, 'Story with Sophie' is another option...
Some stories deserve to be written properly. 'Story with Sophie' is a completely done-for-you service by a professional writer with over 20 years' experience. During two discreet sessions with your loved one, in person (if possible) or by phone/online, I ask questions, listen carefully and capture everything that matters. Written up into a beautifully crafted life story of up to 10,000 words, delivered as a Word document and PDF - a finished document to be read, shared and treasured for generations.
