A LIFE, IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Your family knows you as a parent, a partner, a grandparent, or a friend. A memoir lets them meet the person behind those roles: the child you were, the risks you took, the people you loved, and the experiences that shaped you.
BOB CRITES · IN HIS OWN WORDS
In this interview, Bob explains why he’s glad he began writing his memoir. He wants his grandchildren and future generations to know his humor, his dreams, and the life he lived.
Watch the one-minute excerpt
WHAT YOUR STORY CAN GIVE
Your children may have heard your favorite stories many times. There are probably others they’ve never thought to ask about. What were you like at their age? How did you find your way through a difficult decision? A memoir gives those conversations a place to continue, even for family members who haven’t been born yet.
Looking back gives you room to notice what shaped you: a kindness you never forgot, a risk that changed your direction, a lesson you learned the hard way. Writing can help you see connections between those experiences and decide what you most want to pass on.
The sound of your mother’s laugh. What you bought with your first paycheck. The conversation that changed your mind. Those details make a life recognizable. Recording them now gives you a chance to capture them in your own words, and to ask loved ones about the parts you remember differently.
A well-told memoir brings readers into the moments that mattered. They can laugh with you, wonder what happens next, and understand the choices you faced. Whether you share a few copies with family or publish for a wider audience, you’ll have something you can be proud to put in someone’s hands.
YOU CAN BEGIN HERE
Think of the story your family always asks you to tell, or a moment you wish they understood. Write down what happened, who was there, and why you still remember it. That’s a beginning.
You don’t need to be famous or account for every year of your life. The people, choices, surprises, and everyday moments that matter to you can be the heart of your book.
YOUR STORY IS WORTH A BOOK
I can do the writing, coach you through it, or give you a practical guide to write it yourself. We’ll start with what you hope your book will do and the kind of help you need.
Let’s talk about your memoirFree introductory conversation · Email me to arrange a time.