The Value of Your Story
A book is like a conversation with a friend. A custom life story or family history book creates conversation
Creating a book with NextGen Story is a gift that will last for generations to come.
81% of people plan to write a book "someday"; only 11% finish a book
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Let us help you create the book you've been imagining
Custom Books
Capture the spirit of a loved one’s life by creating a custom book. NextGen Story can help you create the book you've been imagining: starting with interviews, movning through editing and, and finishing with a beautiful custom design. A custom book is an investment in your and your family’s story.
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Telling a life story is a threefold gift: to family and friends, to future generations, and to yourself. In our introductory book package, we capture the essence of your loved one, keeping their spirit alive in perpetuity.
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We conduct a series of interviews with your loved one to understand their story.
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You share photos and other accompanying materials.
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From their words, we craft a life story book that captures their memories and experiences.
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We take care of all the details, from editing to book design.
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The result is a professionally made book to share with family and friends.
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Starting from $4750
History
Speaks
Starting with family photos and documents, create a well-researched book that shares your ancestors’ story in the context of their times. You'll be surprised by what you learn about them - and yourself!
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Starting with photographs, letters and documents, we carefully research your loved one’s life and times.
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From this content, we write, layout and design a beautiful book
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We can add custom content such as family trees, maps, and personalized timelines.
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We print your book and support distribution
Your book will be treasured now - and for generations to come.
Starting from $8750
Honour The Legacy
Through interviews and archival material, preserve the stories and spirit of a loved one who has passed away. Now is the best time to capture memories of loved ones.
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We support you in gathering stories through group storytelling sessions, facilitated photo sharing via social media, and a dedicated phone line.
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Then, we compile all the quotes, stories, and photographs we find into a beautiful book that brings your loved one back to life.
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We take care of all the details, from editing to book design.
We will help you create the book of your dreams.
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Facilitated Self-Publishing
You've gathered content and ideas into one place, and you'd like to share with family.
Our "facilitated self-publishing" approach brings a team on board with your book: professional editors, designers and printers will help your book shine and be shared.
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We can work with you to create an all-in one quote, or support you through editing, design, and publishing as-needed.
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One printed proof to make revisions before your final order
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PDF copy of your final book
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Two coaching sessions (more as specified)
Get your book 'out there' and into the world! This package focuses on the basics to get your book published sooner rather than later.
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Manuscript review - providing personalized feedback on your whole book
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Copy-editing - to catch the the litle spelling errers that happen to us all (catch those?) - up to 50k words
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Professional templated cover and interior
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One round of feedback on cover and interior pdfs
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Two personal coaching sessions
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Starting from $2,450
If you're ready to polish and refine your book - professional editing and design take your book to the next level
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Manuscript review and full structural edit (up to 70k words)
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Professional copy-editing (up to 70k words)
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Custom book cover
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Up to 3 "custom spreads" to showcase unique content
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Support drafting authentic, engaging back cover copy
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Two rounds of revisions on draft PDFs
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ISBN included (to allow public sale / distribution to libraries)
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Includes 10 author copies of your (softcover) book
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starting from $6,900
Launch your book with a full package - professional stylistic edit to improve your writing, marketing support and author website
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Manuscript review and full structural edit (up to 90k words)
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Professional stylistic editing - to improve the flow of words & sentences
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Professional copy-editing (up to 90k words)
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Custom book cover
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Up to 6 "custom spreads" to showcase unique content
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Support drafting cover copy
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Personalized marketing plan
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Author website, press release
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Two rounds of revisions on draft PDFs
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Softcover and hardcover design
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ISBN included
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Includes 20 softcover and 5 hardcover copies of your book