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Patricia Pihl, Founder, Real Life Legacies — Personal Historian • Ghostwriter • Editor • Blogger
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Services

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Why Work With Real Life Legacies

More Than a Book—A Lasting Family Treasure

Features

Personalized one-on-one guidance
✓ Compassionate and attentive storytelling
Professional writing and editing expertise
Organized, stress-free process
Custom-tailored projects
Meaningful keepsakes for future generations
Experience preserving both personal and organizational histories

Our Services

Legacy Writing & Story Preservation Services

Personal Memoirs & Autobiographies

Capture your life experiences, achievements, challenges, and wisdom in a professionally written manuscript.

Family History Books

Preserve family stories, traditions, and memories in a beautiful keepsake book for future generations.

Guided Story Interviews

Comfortable, structured interviews that uncover meaningful memories and help bring your story to life.

Photo Organization & Story Integration

Combine photographs with written narratives to create a rich and engaging family history.

Editing & Manuscript Refinement

Professional editing and polishing to ensure your story is clear, compelling, and authentic.

Organizational & Business Histories

Document the history, milestones, and legacy of your business, nonprofit, or organization.

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An investment in your legacy

A collection of memories is the beginning of a story — not always the finished legacy. Memory prompts and self-guided services can help you record important moments, but a personal historian brings the expertise of an interviewer, researcher, writer, and storyteller to shape those memories into a cohesive narrative that captures the meaning behind your experiences.


Every life story is unique, so each memoir is priced according to the scope of the project. Most memoirs range from $3,500 to $6,000 and beyond, depending on the number of interviews, the depth of research and writing involved, and the level of editing required.
The final investment is also influenced by your printing preferences, including book size, paper quality, binding, and the number of copies you choose to order.


After an initial consultation, I'll provide a detailed proposal tailored to your story, goals, and budget—so you'll know exactly what to expect before we begin.

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