We all have different stories to share and different starting points.

You might be thinking about creating a memoir, or perhaps you’ve already started one and need some help. You might have family urging you to write down your history or the history of your family. We help you move forward.

Working with Silverplume Press is an intimate process based on sharing and collaboration. The process starts when you contact us and continues with mutual consent for the entire duration of the project. From start to finish, you are in control.

Start with a Free Consultation

Contact us to set up a free consultation so we can better understand your needs. We’ll be happy to share more about how the process works and what we offer. We can also help you identify the stories or life experiences you want to capture. To set up a call, email us at jennifergriffin26@gmail.com.

We Present you with OPtions and Pricing

After we understand the type and scope of memoir you hope to create, we give you specific suggestions for the next steps, and pricing. Prices depend on the scope of the services and are calculated at hourly rates. For all projects, the fees depend on the nature of the work involved. After we define the scope of work, we give you a contract and suggested timeline for the first series of interviews.

THE Interview Sessions

The main content of your memoir or oral history will come from interviews between you and Silverplume Press. Interviews may be conducted by phone; over Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangouts; or in-person (SF Bay Area). The interviews will be recorded and transcribed. You receive a copy of the transcript.

Review of oral history Transcript

You will have a chance to review the transcript for clarity and accuracy.

Writing and Editing - Memoir

For a memoir, we use the details gleaned from the interviews and any other relevant information you provide to construct a narrative(s). You will have at least two chances to review, comment, and make suggestions.