Step 4) Write a Biographic Manuscript

What: A professional writer uses the transcript and recordings to craft a narrative, or story, of the subject’s life that not only is detailed, informative and enjoyable to read, but also shows the kind of person they were.

How: Working with the Project Overview, the interview recordings, transcripts and notes from your meeting with the Client Services Manager, a professional author with biographic experience writes a manuscript for the book.

Why: While recording your history is extremely important, it is almost as important to make sure it is accessible to future generations. A well-written company or family history is far more enjoyable to read, understand, and retain than a long list of facts and dates or a rambling collection of anecdotes. While most of us can read and write, creating a truly readable long manuscript is a specialized skill requiring the assistance of a professional.