Edioak

Legacy & Family History Ghostwriting Services

Preserve Your Story. Honor Your Legacy.

Whether you're chronicling a family lineage, recording the life of a loved one, or preserving personal milestones for future generations, we help you turn memories into a beautifully written, enduring book — with dignity, depth, and care.


Why Write a Legacy or Family History Book?

Because Stories Fade — Unless You Write Them Down

A legacy book is a timeless gift. It preserves not only names and dates but the heart, wisdom, and essence of a life well lived. Whether you’re capturing generational stories, memorializing a loved one, or passing down your own experiences, this book becomes a bridge between past and future.

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What We Offer

A Lasting Tribute in Words — Written with Compassion and Craft

We help you tell your story (or your family’s) with dignity, emotion, and attention to detail. Whether you’re sharing ancestral history, memorializing a loved one, or passing down personal memories, we ensure your legacy is captured with care and preserved beautifully.

What’s Included:

Personal interviews with you or family members to gather stories

Chronological or theme-based structure tailored to your needs

Writing that blends memory, narrative, and historical context

Emotional resonance with factual accuracy and respectful tone

Revisions to reflect your family’s voice and values

Optional design guidance for heirloom-quality printing

Full confidentiality and 100 percent authorship credit to your family

Is This You?

This Is for You If You:

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Have a story, lesson, or character idea you’d love to share with children

Want to gift your child or grandchild a book they’ll treasure

Are an educator, therapist, or parent with a message that matters

Dream of publishing a children’s book but don’t know where to begin

Need a creative partner to help structure and write your story for young readers

How It Works

From Memories to Manuscript: Our Legacy Writing Process

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Discovery

In-depth interviews, timeline building, tone discovery, and story structure plan

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Drafting

Chapters written with warmth, historical accuracy, and emotional depth

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Full Manuscript

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Full book compiled and reviewed collaboratively with you or your family

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Final Revisions

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Copyediting, formatting, and polishing for readability and legacy preservation

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Delivery

Print-ready manuscript delivered — suitable for private keepsakes or publishing

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Our Packages

Choose the path that fits your story and vision.

Package

Price Range

What’s Included

Foundation

Starting at $7,500

Remote interviews, outline, dedicated ghostwriter, 2 revisions, copyediting, formatting, confidentiality, authorship rights

Legacy

$15,000 – $35,000

Everything in Foundation plus subject-matter expert, senior editor, market research, beta reading (5 readers), strategic consultation, cultural review as needed

Signature

$40,000+

Everything in Legacy plus bestselling writer, executive editorial team, onsite/live-in interviews, 20+ beta readers, title testing, agent intros, full launch strategy

Our Packages

Choose Your Level of Story Development

Foundation

$7,500 Starting at
  • Interviews
  • Timeline creation
  • Ghostwriting,
  • Basic structure
  • 2 revisions,
  • Print formatting

Legacy

$15,000 – 35,000
  • Everything in Foundation plus archival research,
  • Story polishing
  • Up to 4 revisions
  • Legacy foreword

Signature

$40,000 +
  • Everything in Legacy plus bestselling-level ghostwriter
  • Photo captioning
  • Publishing guidance
  • Design coordination
  • Print-ready layout

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Foundation Legacy Signature
Dedicated Ghostwriter
Family Memoir Specialist
Editorial Oversight
Associate Editor
Senior Editor
Personal Interviews
Remote
Remote
Revisions
2 Rounds
Up to 4
Copyediting & Formatting
Archival Research
Included
Historical and Cultural Context Deep Dive
Photo & Caption Integration
Optional
Included
Enhanced with Visual Layout Support
Custom Structure (Timeline/Thematic)
Basic
Customizable
Fully Curated and Professionally Designed
Proposal + Private Print Prep
Publishing & Gift Edition Support
Basic
Guided
Heirloom Layout and Print-Ready Files

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hire a ghostwriter to write a family history or personal memoir?
Yes. We specialize in turning your memories, interviews, and materials into a heartfelt, polished manuscript that captures the voice and essence of the people and events that matter most.
Not at all. We guide you through the entire process — from collecting stories and photos to shaping timelines and themes.
Yes. We welcome contributions from relatives, and we’re experienced in weaving multiple perspectives into one cohesive narrative.
Yes. You or your family will have full authorship and control over the manuscript, and we will remain anonymous.
Absolutely. We treat all content with the utmost confidentiality and never share your information without permission.
Yes. We can assist with formatting for print-on-demand services, custom print runs, or even heirloom-quality gift editions.
Yes. We can help organize and format visual content and ensure everything flows seamlessly with the written narrative.
Packages range from $7,500 to $40,000+ depending on length, research, and scope. See our package table above for full details.
We typically complete these books in 4 to 6 months, depending on the level of involvement, interviews, and revisions.

Ready to Turn Memories Into a Lasting Legacy?

Every family has a story worth telling. Whether you're honoring loved ones or preserving your own journey, we’re here to help you write a book that future generations will treasure — not just for what it says, but for what it means.