STORY ARTISAN – Building Human Narratives

“Behold the turtle. She never makes progress ’til she sticks her neck out.”

LEGACY BOOK CATEGORIES (What Story Do You Want to Tell?):

Personal Biography

Ancestral Story

Memoir

Cultural History

I started my writing journey by telling stories in my own voice and unique style. I, then, began to help others find their voices and writing style. They came with their stories, and I, then, helped them to fashion these stories from their souls, finding their own spiritual compass.

My work as an Artisan is to take your words, thoughts, and personal journey and paint a cohesive, hopefully interesting, and moving story. You are the storyteller and I am the craftwoman, the Artisan.

Are you ready to take those boxes from out of the closet and under the bed that hold the notes you’ve written over time about your story, your family’s story, and your journey to come? With my pen in hand, I will listen intently, working to hear your voice, your tone, your soul. In due time, the rhymic blend of your voice and my pen will bring your story alive.

If you’re ready to start your journey, please contact me via email with the details of your story:

paulinemansfield@gmail.com

CREATE YOUR BOOK AT AN AFFORDABLE COST!

DETERMINE TARGET AUDIENCE

SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS

CREATE STORY OUTLINE

DETERMINE VOICE OF THE STORY

SERVICES OFFERED (A La Carte)

Free Consultation to determine the scope and focus of the book project

Contract Preparation ($150 Downpayment required)

Book Outline/Story Structuring ($150)

Developmental Editing, Copy Editing (Up to 150 pages @ $5 PER PAGE)

Proofreading ($75)

6 – 10 Standard interview Hours ($20 per hour/includes transcription)

Manuscript Formatting ($150)

SERVICES NOT OFFERED;

COVER DESIGN, GRAPHICS, PHOTOS ADDITIONS, PRINT LAYOUT, PUBLISHING

QUESTIONNAIRE:

  1. Why did you decide to write a memoir?  What is the main message of your story?
  2. Do you wish to tell your story in your own voice or in a 3rd person voice? (Using he, she, they – the narrator has full knowledge of story characters)
  3. Would you like the tone of your story written to educate, leave lessons, reflect humor, or recall a significant time in your life?
  4. Is this a family history story?  Do you want your story told in chronological order – starting from a specific period and brought forward to the present?
  5. Have you aleady written any parts of your story?
  6. What values do you hold most dear in your life?
  7. Who are the people in your life who have impacted it the most – positively or negatively.
  8. Describe a sentinel moment or event that significantly changed your life.
  9. Who are the five most important people or groups of people in your life – past or present?
  10. What was the happiest/saddest time in your life?
  11. Has your work life or job life made any major difference in your life?
  12. How would you describe your life’s passion?
  13. What is the main takeaway you want others to receive from your story?
  14. What inspired you to want to tell your story or your family’s story?
  15. Do you want to share this story beyond family or close friends?