There are many ways to record a life story, but this is my tried and tested method. The method I have developed to not only capture the great life stories that make my storytellers proud, but also their characters; voices, humour, mannerisms, and more for their friends and families to cherish.
Read MoreA family have commissioned me to create a life story book for their father. The family are keen to record his life story, he wants to tell his story, but they know that without help it is just not going to happen.
Read MoreI swallow all the compliments, ok the flattery, hook, line and sinker. As a result, over the next few months, I will be editing her films again - adding in all the new photographs that she has recently found.
Read MoreI could not be more delighted in the way Alice worked with me to produce a book of my life in such a professional and creative manner. She made what seemed, at the start, to be a very daunting task, into a real pleasure and I am thrilled with the result. I can't recommend her more highly.' Richard
Read MoreSixty, seventy or eighty years ago, hugging was, I guess, slightly frowned upon, it was just not the done thing. Today, most grandparents seem to love to hug their grandchildren When did this change, and why and what's next?
Read MoreSo, when I was asked the other day whether storytellers always recalled events accurately, I can not really be the judge of that, after all, memory is a funny thing and we all recall so differently.
Read MoreWhich service to choose, an audio memoir, a Life Story film a book or a Sounds Familiar recording? This is often a tough call, so I hope my little thoughts might help you. Ah, and I also have a cunning plan that may save you from making that decision entirely!
Read MoreI am often contacted by those who would love for their parents to record their stories, but plans are derailed by reluctant storytellers who are not convinced by the whole idea, so I have a few thoughts and ideas on this to share.
Read MoreMy daughter asked me this the other day, and this was a very easy question to answer. No, I said, never.
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