Working closely with the client

At Share Your Legacy, we work closely with the client to establish a close, collaborative relationship that captures the essence of their life.

This ensures their story is not just told, but also resonates authentically with the reader. Our priority is to establish a safe space for your loved one that enables them to share their experiences, thoughts, and emotions.

By actively listening and encouraging them to openly express their feelings, a genuine connection is formed, and this connection serves as a strong basis for the collaborative journey ahead.

Understanding the client’s perspective is paramount, whether it be childhood memories, significant milestones, love interests, or other pivotal moments. To ensure the narrative reflects the loved one’s unique voice, it is important to actively involve them in the writing process by sharing initial drafts, seeking feedback, and adjusting the pace, tone, and style of the life story to their preferences.

We also encourage our subjects to contribute directly by providing written reflections, anecdotes, photographs, or excerpts from personal writings and memoirs. While maintaining the client’s voice is crucial, we also strive for a balance that preserves the essence of the loved one’s story, while ensuring it remains accessible and engaging. Good collaboration involves a range of disciplines, including discussing the potential themes, timelines, and overall arc of the story.

Throughout the process, it is important to maintain flexibility by embracing the development of the narrative, especially as the subject’s perspective and understanding of their own story may shift during the writing process. Therefore, writers must be able to revisit and revise parts of the narrative as they go along to accommodate these changes, ensuring the collaborative effort is a genuine reflection of the client’s life.

Finally, whether the narrative is intended for personal reflection, family legacy, or a wider audience, the final product should be a source of pride for both the writer and the client; a true reflection of the loved one’s life journey.