We specialize in as-told-to narratives in book form, including interviews, transcription, translations, editing, light fact-checking, design/format, print/bind in all sizes and styles. was established in 1994 because founder Kitty Axelson-Berry wanted to honor her mother's life experiences in archival form, and realized that books are the best, most comprehensive format, even today. Since its ince
ption, Modern Memoirs has focused on personal service and high quality writing, editing, design, and publication. We have written or edited and produced hundreds of memoirs and other books, from memoirs of Holocaust survivors to art books by poets and painters. Clients who require extensive interviews as well as writing, editing, design, formatting, printing and binding should expect to spend at least $40,000 on the project. We can also provide interviews or interviews with transcription only, for those who want to proceed incrementally. Clients who only need editing, design, formatting, printing and binding should expect to spend at least $5,000.
