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Agency · MemoirStoryTerrace: Life Story and Family Memoir Book Service
StoryTerrace turns life stories and family histories into professionally written, printed books. It pairs each client with one of roughly 600 writers, who interviews them and writes the book, which is then designed and printed as a hardcover.
- Specialties: Memoir, Family & legacy
- Based in: Beverly Hills, California and London
- Known for: Packaged private memoirs written from interviews, with printed hardcovers
- Best for: Families who want a parent’s or grandparent’s story preserved in a printed book on a fixed budget.
What is StoryTerrace?
The process has three steps: StoryTerrace introduces a writer matched to your goals and location, the writer interviews you in person or remotely, and once you approve the text the company designs, prints and delivers a hardbound book. It reports more than 3,000 books created and 24,000 interview hours.
Unlike most firms on this list, it publishes prices. As listed in October 2026, a Book Taster concept costs $150, the Swift package (up to 60 pages, 4 interview hours) totals about $1,200, and the Classic package (up to 125 pages, up to 10 interview hours) starts at $3,250.
What StoryTerrace works on
- Private life-story memoirs for families and gifts
- Business journey books for founders
Track record
- 3,000+ books created (company figure)
- About 600 writers and editors
- Published package pricing
- US and UK offices
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Families who want a parent’s or grandparent’s story preserved in a printed book on a fixed budget.
Things to consider
Packages cap pages and interview hours. For a book you plan to sell widely, a full ghostwriter will produce a longer, more developed manuscript.
How to hire StoryTerrace
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Frequently asked questions
What is StoryTerrace?
StoryTerrace turns life stories and family histories into professionally written, printed books. It pairs each client with one of roughly 600 writers, who interviews them and writes the book, which is then designed and printed as a hardcover.
What kinds of books does StoryTerrace work on?
The process has three steps: StoryTerrace introduces a writer matched to your goals and location, the writer interviews you in person or remotely, and once you approve the text the company designs, prints and delivers a hardbound book. It reports more than 3,000 books created and 24,000 interview hours.
How much does StoryTerrace charge?
StoryTerrace publishes its prices. As listed in October 2026, a Book Taster concept costs $150, the Swift package (up to 60 pages, 4 interview hours) totals about $1,200, and the Classic package (up to 125 pages, up to 10 interview hours) starts at $3,250.
How do I hire StoryTerrace?
Choose a package or start with a Book Taster on its website.
Who is StoryTerrace a good fit for?
Families who want a parent’s or grandparent’s story preserved in a printed book on a fixed budget.
This is an independent profile compiled from public sources, including StoryTerrace’s own website, publisher pages and press coverage, last reviewed in October 2026. My Book Written is not affiliated with StoryTerrace and does not receive payment for this listing. Figures such as book counts and bestseller totals are as published by the company. If you represent StoryTerrace and would like something updated, please contact us.
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