hannah sherriffs

ghostwriter and owner

About

I'm on a mission to get people to preserve their life stories - before it's too late. Believe me, I know the importance of getting memories, experiences and thoughts down. I don't want to have to hear another child/grandchild say, 'I wish I'd asked them, when I had the chance.' My ideal would be for every person to record their memoirs - something you would do alongside a will, inheritance tax planning, end of life wishes, etc. Not only does the process of recording your life bring emotional well-being, but the information can provide knowledge for future carers and history for future generations. Illustrated books and PDFs (created online) are our current vehicles... anyone* looking to develop a partnership - please get in contact. * wealth managers, solicitors, funeral directors, social care providers, those in the business of family history, assisted living providers, etc...

Country

united kingdom

City

uckfield

Industry

publishing

Skill

writing, publications, proofreading, research, copy editing, oral history, interviewing skills, text editing, project management, history

Experience

owner

red letter life stories

2014-11 - 2015-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

We are proud to launch our new ‘white label’ life story software… It enables your business or organisation to preserve your clients’ or members’ life stories. Pass on knowledge. Promote emotional well-being. Capture memories. And bring the past to life for future generations.

writer in residence

cpj field & co ltd

2014-6 - 2015-7 · 1 yr 2 mos

Finding stories from across the funeral directors' 30 branches - creating an open dialogue about death, dying and grief. Having never previously stepped into a funeral home, I'm having an eye-opening experience. Articles are appearing here: http://www.cpjfield.co.uk/marketing/writer-in-residence/

self-employed

author

2006-1 - Present · 20 yrs 9 mos

I also write non-fiction books concentrating on the history of human and animal interaction. I have three books published by Reaktion Books, London, written under my maiden name of Velten.

ghostwriter and owner

red letter books

2011-1 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

Working with my husband Grant (book production) to create life story books / memoirs for individuals - either ghost writing or editing completed manuscripts.