The Value of a Story
A book is like a conversation with a friend. A personally made book creates a conversation that continues long after the person themselves is gone.
Creating a book with NextGen Story is an investment that pays off not just now, but for generations to come.
Family History Book
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Capture the spirit of a loved one’s life by creating a custom book. NextGen Story offers three types of book packages, each which result in a beautiful book that preserves your loved ones’ legacy for generations to come. A full book is an investment in your family’s story.
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.
How we help:
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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.
The result is a professionally made book to share with family and friends.
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!
How we help:
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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
Unearth stories and experiences that may have an unexpected connection to your own!
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.
How we help:
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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.
Expect to hear stories you’ve never heard before.
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Over 80% of people plan to write a book "someday"; only 16% write a book
Let us help you create the book you've been imagining
Give the Gift of Memory
Give a gift that will spark admiration, conversation,
and discussion for generations to come.
These introductory packages are a fantastic way to honour a loved one and share a piece of their stories with family and friends.
Pass on family stories with a custom children’s book.
Choose a grandparent/ancestor, answer a set of simple questions, and receive a printed book for your family to share for generations to come.
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A personalized book that focuses on one of your family's ancestors
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Writing of child-friendly content around a theme - eg migration, education, homes.
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Archival research to find relevant images that fit the theme
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Professional design and layout
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Pertinent genealogical research
Starting from $1150
Do you want to visualize the places that were important to your family / ancestor? How far exactly was it from the farm to the city; how long was that road trip?
Have a custom map made to showcase your story!
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a favourite vacation,
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homes / locations lived over time,
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(im)migration journey.
Starting from $250
Have you already written your story - but aren’t sure how to present it to your loved ones? Transform it into a treasured keepsake your family will cherish with our Next Level package.
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Share your draft memories or memoirs and accompanying photos.
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Professional editing, proofreading, and book design.
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Your final product will be printed as a hardcover or softcover.
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ISBN included (to allow public sale / distribution to libraries)
Note: Cost varies depending on length of text - this is for 10-15,000 words and up to 5 images.
Starting from $1250
Ask Grandma Anything...
A facilitated, story-centered conversation between generations resulting in an audio memento to be treasured for decades.
Includes:
- Live facilitated session with grandchildren asking questions of grandparent (or aunt/uncle/etc)
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The elder’s responses and stories are recorded.
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Follow-up interview with grandparent/aunt/uncle to capture more of their impressions.
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The entire process is shared back as an edited & produced mini “podcast.”
Starting from $650
Capture a cherished memory or specific period of time in a loved one’s life with “Just a Chapter.”
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We interview your loved one about a specific experience or portion of their life (eg. early childhood, military service, or specific vocation).
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Share photos to accompany your loved one’s memories.
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We use the interviews to write a book capturing this period in time.
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We take care of all the details, from editing to book design.
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The final product is a beautiful coffee table book that will preserve a legacy and inspire future generations.
Starting from $1450
Your Family History Creation
Do you have a creative idea for how you might honour your family member, ancestor, or relative?
Reach out for a generative conversation that will help you move forward - with my help or on your own
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Creativity, inspiration, and collaboration
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Potential to be mutually inspired in unexpected ways...!
- It all starts with a Zoom tea-date
Up to you...