How It Works
Step 1: Answer Simple Story Prompts
We guide you through a thoughtful set of prompts each week through your email that make it easy to remember and share meaningful experiences.
You can type responses at your own pace, return anytime, and write in your natural voice—no pressure, no deadlines.
These prompts are designed to spark memories, help you reflect, and uncover stories you may not have revisited in years.
Step 2: We Shape the Story
Our team takes your recorded interviews and transforms them into a well-structured, engaging narrative. Using a hybrid process — smart AI organization plus professional human editing — we clarify timelines, connect themes, and polish the writing so it feels authentic, warm, and true to you. You review each chapter along the way so your voice stays front and center
Step 3: Human Editors Bring Warmth and Craft
Next, a professional human editor steps in to refine your story.
They enhance pacing, add clarity, improve transitions, enrich emotional moments, and ensure your story feels polished—never robotic.
This hands-on editing preserves your authentic voice while elevating the writing into a beautifully crafted memoir.
Step 4: You Review, Refine & Approve
You’ll receive your draft to read through and react to.
This is your chance to add extra details, correct anything, clarify timelines, or include new memories you recall along the way.
We make revisions until the story fully reflects your life, your voice, and your vision. You’re the final decision-maker.
Step 5: Custom Book Design & Layout
After the writing is complete, our design team transforms your story into a stunning book.
We format the text, add elegant typography, insert optional photos, and create a layout that feels timeless and personal.
You’ll see a design proof and can request changes before the book goes to print.
Step 6: Your Legacy, Delivered
Once everything is approved, your story is printed and bound into a high-quality, keepsake book.
You can order extra copies for family, share it as a meaningful gift, or simply keep it as a personal record of your life journey.
You now have a lasting legacy that will be treasured for generations.
The Future of Your Book Starts Here
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write anything myself?
You will have to answer our guided questions or upload recordings of yourself speaking. We take your spoken or written answers and turn them into a polished, beautifully crafted story.
What is your refund policy?
Your life story is important. We stand behind our work and want you to feel completely comfortable choosing Life Story Lab. We offer a 90 day money back guarantee. You can learn more HERE.
What will my finished book look like?
Your book will be professionally written, fully edited, and formatted for high-quality printing. You can choose from different cover styles, photo options, and layouts.
What if I’m not sure where to start?
Most people feel that way. Our guided interviews are designed to make sharing easy. You don’t need to prepare — just show up and talk.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free in the U.S. and Canada. If you are outside North America, the fees are calculated based on your location and the items in your order.
About Life Story Lab
At Life Story Lab, we believe every person has a story worth preserving — not just for today, but for generations to come. Founded by award-winning author and ghostwriter Joel Mark Harris, Life Story Lab was created to help people capture the memories, lessons, and experiences that shaped their lives, even if they don’t consider themselves writers.
We make the process simple, guided, and deeply human.
Through a blend of story structuring, and professional human editing, we transform your memories into a beautifully crafted legacy book. Whether you want to reflect on your journey, share wisdom with your family, or preserve stories before they fade, our team is here to help you every step of the way.