Kevin Quirk: Memoirs for Life

Writing memoirs takes commitment, time, a willingness to share, and an understanding of how to navigate the terrain. At Memoirs for Life, you supply the first three ingredients. I'll supply the final one. With my expertise and experience, I'll gather the material for your memoir and then organize and write it for you.

Planning Your Memoir
Our first step will be to discuss your goals, ideas, hopes, and dreams. I want to know what inspired you to embark on this journey and what you hope to gain from it. I want to hear any special needs or concerns. I will offer lots of ideas and suggestions, but my primary goal is to provide you with a memoir that looks and sounds like you. We can discuss your memoir in a free, initial, 30-minute phone consultation.

Meeting for Interviews
Once we agree on a plan on how to proceed with your memoir, I will interview you, or your loved one, at a place of your convenience. After a getting-acquainted meeting, we will most likely meet for three to five sessions for a few hours at a time. Most people find this process engaging and enjoyable. We'll handle short follow-up questions by phone or email. I'll also help you select photos, letters, or journals you may want to include.

Writing & Editing Your Memoir
Once we've completed the interviews, I'll write your memoir in a way that preserves your voice and style. Next, I will invite your changes or additions. Then, you will see the final version of your memoir - a written portrait of your life or the life of a loved one!

That is my role as writer or ghostwriter. But for those writing memoirs on their own, I can help as editor or writing coach.

Book Publishing
There are many potential choices for printing and publishing memoirs. You can choose different styles and a hard-bound or soft cover. You can usually print as many copies of your memoir as you wish. I can coordinate this process directly for you or advise you on working with your own printer or publisher.