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What's your story?

Life Storyteller Maureen Klues captures the moments of your life, or the life of a loved one, to create a keepsake to be treasured for generations.

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What could your story look like? See the cover of recent stories below for some inspiration.

What is the story you want to tell?

You might want to get your own life story down on paper, capture a loved one's memories, commemorate an anniversary, reflect on childhood, or pay tribute to someone you have loved and lost. Every story is unique and just waiting to be told.

Why tell your story?

Your story matters. Preserving your memories is a rewarding experience for you, and a wonderful gift to those you love. Pulling out old photos, accessing long ago stories in the recesses of your mind, and revisiting pivotal points in your life helps you see the big picture of life. Your purpose. The meaning of your life.

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Meet Maureen

Life Storyteller

My passion for a good story began as a child when I would escape into a pile of library books. This continued into my adulthood where I have always gravitated towards telling people's stories throughout my career, from testimonials from those on hospice, to college alumni success stories, to chronicles of faith and perseverance. 

Now, I have the honor to craft and complete life storybooks to be shared with families for generations. I can't wait to tell your story!

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Why Choose Memoirs by Maureen?

It is possible to write your own story, but it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. If you want to capture your memories or a loved one's story, purchasing this service will ensure that this happens.​ Maureen has developed a life storytelling system that is an easy step-by-step process to tell the story you want to tell. She asks you the right questions in your interview and then SHE crafts your story for you, utilizing your exact words. Maureen will put all of the pieces of your story together and you will have a professionally written and designed book in a matter of weeks. 

Storytelling Process

Determine Story Focus

What is the story you want to tell? Maureen will walk you through the process of determining what it is you most want to tell.

Conduct Interview

Maureen creates questions based on your story needs and finds a time to meet with you in person or remotely. You will share your story in a relaxed conversation.

Design Storybook

After the interview has taken place, Maureen will write your story and start designing your book. What do you do during this phase of the project? Gather photos!

Review Story

Once Maureen has written the story and you have provided the photos, Maureen will send you a draft of the book to review and submit any requested changes.

Order Book!

After you have approved the final design of your book, Maureen will order your book(s). In addition, you will receive an electronic copy to share and print however you like.

Bring Your Organization's Story to Life

In addition to life storytelling, Maureen also works with organizations to tell their story through compelling content that brings their organization's story to life.

See examples below.

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The Virgene Project

"I feel so deeply that ALL OF OUR STORIES MATTER. Being a human is wild. Life is hard and hilarious, and stories help us make sense of the chaos and contradictions built into life. There are as many stories to be told as there are humans here – each slant is a part of the whole."

 

-excerpt from Maureen's interview with Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty, for the Quincy Public Library

Rebecca Taussig

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Exceptional work! 5-STARS for sure! Maureen Klues did a beautiful job with my Dad's storybook for Cancer Crush! Thank You sooooo much for this forever treasured keepsake, Maureen!

L.T.

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Contact

(217) 653-1667

Quincy, IL

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