Why Write Your Life Story Memoir?

Writing your story enriches your family, preserves your legacy, and connects generations.
Start your memoir today and give your family the gift of your legacy.

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How to Write Your Life Story

Customer Reviews

Jessica, Australia
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“Using The Life Writer App was great! I used it to create a memoir book so I would qualify as a foster care giver – and I did! The app’s prompts were so useful, and it was easy because everything was broken down into sections. I recommend The Life Writer to other "Aussies” and to anyone else who wants to write their life story!”

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Amy, Baltimore
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“I can't say enough about The Life Writer App. We were able to document my dad's story, learn about our family history, and produce a book that we will all treasure forever! That was the BEST CHRISTMAS gift ever. The folks at The Life Writer truly care about their customers. I highly recommend their fantastic product!”

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Rob, Washington
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“Being able to write your life story with an easy to use app is SO appreciated. And the customer service was amazing - which is sorely lacking today. The whole team is fantastic. I have already recommended The Life Writer App to many of my friends.”

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Helen, New York
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“My husband and I both wrote our life stories with The Life Writer App. It was easy to use, and the customer support was amazing. It is about time someone invented something like this!”

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Brian, Chicago
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“My mother is SO excited to begin. She told me: "Brian, I've been thinking about all of these stories from when I was a kid, ever since you told me about The Life Writer App - I can't wait to get started!"
So, thank you Marc for helping to make a special Mother's Day for my mom. We all definitely need it, especially since my mom was unable to see my brothers and me due to the pandemic.”

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George, Ohio
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“Dad loved the whole memoir writing experience from start to finish with The Life Writer App. And it was fun listening to him tell his stories afterward. Many of those stories were totally unknown by us until then - even by his own kids!”

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Brenda, Michigan
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“I have watched Marc and Teri develop The Life Writer App. That capability is amazing now! They have come a long way and are truly dedicated to making life story writing book writing available to everyone. Their journey is amazing.”

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Give the Gift of Memories

Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, or any special occasion. A
memoir writing gift certificate allows your loved ones to preserve their unique life stories and create a legacy that lasts forever.

How It Works

  1. Purchase a Gift Card: Choose the amount and buy a gift card online.
  2. Personalize Your Gift: Add the recipient’s name to make it special.
  3. Send It Instantly: Email the gift card or print it out for a personal touch.

Buy Two, Give One: Our Commitment to Giving Back

At The Life Writer, we believe in giving back. Our “Buy Two, Give One” program ensures that for every two app licenses sold, we donate one to someone in need.

If you know someone who would benefit from a free app license, please let us know. Join us in spreading the joy of memoir writing and making a difference, one story at a time.

Give the Gift of Memories

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE DO THE LIFE STORY QUESTIONS COME FROM?

The Life Writer’s questions come from real world experience, from working with our customers. The Life Writer began as a customized one-customer-at-a-time life story writing business and the questions generated from that service have been incorporated into The Life Writer App. They have been copyrighted, and are exclusively for The Life Writer customers to use.

Yes, please do! The Life Writer has been designed to let you add photographs, old letters, family recipes, newspaper clippings, or any other digitized item. Please add as many as you wish. When adding a photograph, consider describing what was going on in the photo. Having photographs is great, but having the story behind the photograph is even better!

Yes. The Life Writer has been designed to let your family and friends help you write your story, if you wish. They can also add photographs and other content. To do that, you email them a special link which the app provides. That link will grant them temporary access to your story.

That number is totally up to you. You decide which life story questions to answer and how many. The Life Writer will offer questions for you automatically, based upon your background. You can skip as many of those as needed and use your own questions and content only if needed. The questions just make the process fast, easy, and fun.

Once you begin answering the life story questions, your book will automatically be organized into a pre-set format with chapters (that format is flexible, and you can change it if you wish). When you are done answering all the questions and have added all the other content, you can elect to have the book sent out digitally to The Life Writer’s affiliated on-line publisher, lulu.com (additional printing fees required). Your final book(s) will then be printed by that publisher and delivered to your door via U.S. mail, UPS, or Federal Express.

No. No one else will see what you have written inside your book, unless you decide to share it with them. The Life Writer, Ltd. staff does not routinely access or monitor any customer projects, and we would NEVER disclose the contents of a customer’s book. The confidentiality of your life story is one of our highest priorities. We will ensure that your story remains confidential and that it is only accessible to you (and those you have asked to help with your story, if you have).

You will. As the writer of your life story memoir, you alone will own that final end product.

No. There is currently no time limit on completing your life story. You can take as long as you need to do that.

No. You do not have to print out your life story. That is just an option. If you would like to keep (and possibly share) the e-book version of your life story, you are totally welcome to. There is no book printing obligation required.

No. Your answers to the life story questions should include your thoughts and feelings whenever possible. The facts regarding your life are important, but your thoughts and feelings are often times more important. Those details will also make your story very interesting, and be appreciated by your family and friends. Tell them what you thought and how you felt.

You decide how long your answers will be. Your answers can be short (just a sentence) or long (dozens of pages). There is almost no limit to question answer length, so please answer the questions with as much detail as you wish.

You can order as many books as you like. The book printing option begins at one and extends out to as many as you need.

Your book’s final length will depend upon how many questions you have answered, and how many photographs (or other items) you have added. The average life story book ranges from 130 to 250 total pages, but The Life Writer’s affiliated publisher can print books anywhere from 32 to 740 total pages in length.

No. The publisher(s) The Life Writer is affiliated with have excellent service and quality, are reasonably priced, and have been specifically designed to work with that software application. But many publishers can also print your book because the final format is a PDF, suitable for printing almost anywhere.

We can. Please call our toll free telephone number for help with using The Life Writer (1-888-501-7325 / 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EDT / Monday-Saturday).

The Life Writer Pearls of Wisdom are life lesson advice and wisdom provided by our customers and friends. They are meant to inform, entertain, and inspire. The Life Writer “Pearls” can be found on The Life Writer web site. They are for everyone to share and enjoy.

Yes. The Life Writer Ltd. was founded in Columbus, Ohio several years ago. The Life Writer program has been patented by the US Patent And Trademark Office (USPTO) and the questions used inside the app have been copyrighted by the US Library of Congress.

Yes! The Life Writer Ltd. cares deeply about its customers, and wants to know what you think! Please send us your thoughts, comments, and suggestions. We will respond as quickly as possible. Please contact us at: marc@thelifewriter.com, or 1-888-501-7325.

There are 3 payment options: Monthly Subscription, Yearly Subscription and Life Time.

Monthly: Some users can finish their memoir quickly (in a couple of months) and want that low cost option.
Yearly: Others want to take their time, and possibly collaborate with family members (a feature we offer).
Life Time: You only pay once, and have access for life.

It all depends upon your needs. Please Note: We do not offer free trials, but if you sign up for the monthly subscription, and for some reason are unhappy after a few days, we will happily give you a refund.