We all carry stories within us.
Writing a book or a legacy piece is an incredibly powerful experience. Even if it’s just for yourself, the act of telling your story can bring about profound healing.
When I wrote and self-published my memoir, Silent Warrior – Transformation, it wasn’t just about sharing my journey with the world in the hope of making a difference; it was a deeply transformative experience that helped me see my past through new eyes, bringing closure and healing to moments I once found painful.
Writing about your life is a priceless gift to yourself and a legacy for your family and future generations. Imagine your children and grandchildren truly knowing who you were, what you loved, and the challenges you overcame. Those details vanish if they’re never written.
In this age of technology and AI, the art of the written word is disappearing quickly, as are our stories. I'm on a personal mission to change that. I want your children and grandchildren to know who you were. What you endured. What you were good at. What your passions were. What your childhood was like. What makes up the essence of who you are?
Write it raw. Write it real. Make it matter.
From The Story Collector:
'My mother used to tell me stories when I was very small, but I could only recall fragments of songs, echoes and whispers. She died when I was eight years old and in time, her stories were lost to my infantile brain. All of the folklore, the beliefs and culture had died with my mother. It became an obsession to safeguard people's stories, especially those whose cultures are disappearing. Oral traditions are dying out with the people who speak them. It is my vocation to remember these individuals and save their knowledge by recording it.'
'If we lose our stories', he wrote, 'we lose ourselves.'
Meraki (Greek) – To Do Something With Love, Passion and a Lot of Soul
Merahki Publishing is the imprint name for the self-publishing arm of my business. When I first came across the word (a dear friend sent it to me), it was the perfect fit for my book publishing journey, because my book Silent Warrior - Transformation was absolutely created with love, passion, and a LOT of soul!
I learnt a lot about the self-publishing process and what it takes to create a story worthy of being read by a wide audience. It's far different than writing a journal, blog, or social media posts that's for sure! It's a whole other world out there.
Not everyone wants to write a story to be published out into the wider world. But a story full of creative narrative for your family, now that's something special. It's a legacy to be handed down for generations to come.
If you're ready to write YOUR amazing story but feel stuck, or you just don't know where to start, I offer memoir mentoring to build your unique story step by step to whatever level you want it to be.
get in touch and let's get you started!
