Frequently Asked Questions

After exploring the offerings, the first step is to contact me with your needs and questions. We'll start with a free consultation to determine the scope and details of our collaboration, with flexibility to customize based on your budget, timeline and goals.

Timelines vary by the depth of the project and your pace. Some people complete a short-form legacy project in a few weeks; others work on a full memoir over several months. You set the speed — I provide the support.

Not at all. Story Studio is designed for all experience levels — from people who have never written a word to those with a library of completed manuscripts. The focus is on meaning and expression, not perfection.

Absolutely. Family interviews, shared sessions, or collaborative storytelling can add richness and connection. Participation is flexible and based on your preferences.

Your stories and personal information are treated with the utmost care. Everything shared in sessions, workshops, discussions, or legacy projects is confidential and used only for the purposes you authorize. I never share, sell, or distribute your writing, recordings, or personal details with anyone without your explicit permission. Participants control what they create, what they keep private, and what they choose to share with others.

Story Studio is built on trust, respect, and the belief that your experiences belong to you. Your privacy is always protected.

Groups explore topics like life transitions, purpose, identity, community, local and global concerns, and personal reflection. Forming movie and book groups is also possible. The tone is welcoming, thoughtful, and supportive.

Story Studio offers flexible pacing, accommodations for energy levels, and simple tech access for virtual sessions. If you share what you need, I’ll adapt the experience so it feels comfortable and welcoming.

Yes. Senior living communities, schools, colleges, and nonprofits can book workshops, discussion circles, presentations or legacy programs. Offerings are customized for each community’s goals and schedule.

Pricing is outlined here. The overall cost will factor in the scope and desired timeline as well as the range of materials, equipment and longer distance travel. I offer free consultations, sliding scale rates, and I will always require your formal sign off before we begin.

My background, education, and experience is described here, and you can explore my projects to see the books, documentary work, photography, and illustrations I’ve created.