Memoir Publishing ServicesThat Preserve Your Story in Your Own Voice

Cost depends on how much editing your manuscript needs, whether you need help writing it, the number of photos, and whether you want public distribution or a private family print run. Berg Publisher gives a fixed written quote after reviewing your manuscript, with no hidden fees.

An autobiography covers a whole life in chronological order. A memoir focuses on a specific theme, period, or set of experiences, such as military service, recovery, or building a business, and reads more like a story than a record.

Memoirs published for general readers usually run about 60,000 to 90,000 words. Family legacy memoirs written for relatives are often shorter. Your editor will recommend a length based on your story and audience.

Yes, but writing about living people carries privacy and defamation risk. Common safeguards include sticking to verifiable facts, changing names and identifying details, and getting consent. For sensitive material, have a publishing attorney review the manuscript before release. Berg Publisher flags passages that may need review, but this is not legal advice.

Yes. We scan, restore, and place photos in the interior or a dedicated photo section, and check that each image has enough resolution for print. You need the right to use each photo, which is usually clear for your own family photos.

Yes. A private family edition is printed in a small run and shared directly, without public retail listings. An ISBN is not required if the book will not be sold through retailers.

Yes. You keep 100% of your copyright and royalties. Berg Publisher takes a fixed fee and no share of your book sales.

Yes. Our memoir ghostwriters interview you over recorded calls, organize your stories into chapters, and write the book in your voice. You review and approve every chapter.