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Ignite Your Memories Now & Remember Forever.

We're growing, and I need an assistant to do the office work, so my focus is entirely on you.

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Ignite Your Memories Now & Remember Forever.

Ignite Your Memories Now & Remember Forever.

Ignite Your Memories Now & Remember Forever.

Ignite Your Memories Now & Remember Forever.

Ignite Your Memories Now & Remember Forever.

We're growing, and I need an assistant to do the office work, so my focus is entirely on you.

We're growing, and I need an assistant to do the office work, so my focus is entirely on you.

We're growing, and I need an assistant to do the office work, so my focus is entirely on you.

We're growing, and I need an assistant to do the office work, so my focus is entirely on you.

Beth Lord
Beth Lord
Beth Lord
Beth Lord
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Seattle, United States
$0 USD 0 backers
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Overview
What if you die tomorrow, your parents or your child? Do you have their memories, stories, and voice in a book that you can pull out anytime to read and remember them? That's what I do. I handcraft your book after I've interviewed and recorded you. I don't compromise with anyone because each book is a masterpiece. I need extra funding to hire an assistant who helps me, so storytelling with the write heart memory process remains a reasonable price for individuals & families.

Short Summary

We suffer when we lose someone, or they get Alzeheimers, a head injury or we just have forgotten the terrific stories of our children, our growth & development or our travels and journeys. Write Heart Memories® is a storytelling journey that transforms your spoken words into a personal storybook that ignites your memory and the reader with your self-expression and unique living legacy.

Comfort and trust are what helps someone open up to storytelling and the feelings and emotions around that story that makes a great story, so I build this foundation until that person is ready to record their story with me. First, I email or send a welcome kit to every individual that includes a welcome postcard, a pamphlet of why their stories are important, two books I've written about how to get at your great stories and questions for the individual to fill out and 3 brief movies showing how important our stories are to ourselves and each other. I exchange emails and phone calls until the individual knows me as a dear friend. 

I spend 120 minutes with each person, and that can be broken down into whatever time frame the person is comfortable in scheduling. This journey works on the telephone, Skype, Zoom or in-person. When I listen to someone talking, I don't have anything else going on in my mind. There is no mind chatter. My mind is calm, and my heart is open.  

Everyone has at least one great story to tell, and I am passionate about giving people a chance to do this. I keep costs reasonable so people can do this. This campaign is crucial to me, and it matters that I have your support in growing this company. The first step is an assistant to help me so I can focus on transforming storytelling into a handcrafted personal book. And then hiring more people and training people to write heart memory practitioners. I see global storytelling villages and people being able to tell their stories to trusted individuals getting these books for themselves and their loved ones. You can see a little bit of my building community and where I'm going with this when you go to my community page.  I only put their first name unless specified, so some level is confidential but most important, people can benefit from this person's life. Stories connect us to each other.

Imagine, if you will, a place online where you know that you can go to find a book that you are interested in because of the cover, the description or you want to read that person's story. You pay .99 cents (this money will go towards website upkeep and strengthening our global storytelling villages), download the book and read it.  Now, we are using each other and appreciating our life experiences to help us grow, learn, heal, laugh, feel compassion, be inspired, motivated and gain insights. Our stories connect us to one another, and I want Write Heart Memories® to be that place where people know they can go to tell their stories or read a great book about someone else's story. If you will, it's like sitting around the campfire and telling stories to each other, but it's at your free will. Where's the campfire? It's in the books that ignite us to the call-to-action we are feeling at the time we download the book. 

This campaign calls up my most profound sense of responsibility, honor, and integrity. Please help me strengthen this vision for storytelling and expand this storytelling that connects us to each other and our legacies.

Writing and interviewing people for their stories has always been my passion. I'm a good listener, and people sense my non-judgment as they tell me their secrets with confidence. I make people comfortable because I open their heart when they are ready. My background as an Occupational Therapist, Feldenkrais Practitioner, and Pharmaceutical Rep strengthened these abilities. I turned Professional Writer seven years ago when I knew I had to bring my dream to life. 

I love writing peoples' stories, and I've been doing it for seven years. I am more than happy to share my first story FINDING OTIS or other stories so you can see my craft.  

What We Need & What You Get

I need $25,000.00 so I can hire someone.  This money would allow me to offer a salary to someone for six months that can hopefully lead towards a full-time position. 

The Perks:

Everyone who donates will become a patron and will be mentioned on my Patron Page on my website: www.bethlord.com

$25.00 or under will get you on my Patron Page and ebooks of these two books:

 

 

 

$ 50.00 will get you on my Patron Page, the two ebooks, and your choice of a softbound, printed, a detailed journal that helps with storytelling. 

$100.00 will get you on my Patron Page, the two ebooks, journal choice and a $75.00 credit to use for purchasing any of our products.  

$200.00 will get you on my Patron Page, the two ebooks, journal choice and $125.00 credit to use for purchasing any of our products. 

$500.00 on up will get you on my Patron Page, the two ebooks, journal choice and a discussion about what stories you want in a book because WE ARE MAKING YOUR BOOK.  Yay!  

If I don't reach my entire goal, I am going to continue. I have been doing this for seven years, and I have to do this no matter what. Your contributions will help me further this vision. I am so excited to ignite the world with this method of storytelling that comes from our hearts and is a lifelong legacy and honor to that person's life. AND, we will be able to read it. 

The Impact

I started a Kickstarter Campaign in the summer of 2013. It failed, and my depression hit the roof. How to cope? I left three weeks later to become a pilgrim and walk The Camino de Santiago.  This quest was an extraordinary experience. I walked it again in 2014, 2015 and then I volunteered in 2016.  After the two weeks of volunteering, I was walking on The Camino del Norte, and I broke down after two days. I sat in front of the Atlantic Ocean and was quiet. The Camino spirit came to me, and she told me to go home. My Camino had been my volunteering. My sister had died that January and the Camino lovingly said, "I can't bring her back. I am through with the Camino as I knew her. My Camino was now going home and getting my company together so I could listen to peoples' stories because that was going to be my new Camino."

I have written many books, and I am more than willing to show you. Writing is time-consuming as well as transcribing, editing and formatting. I love doing these processes because it's part of the person's transformational journey in telling their stories and getting a book from these stories. The storytelling into books is nourishment for our hearts and souls. 

Each book is my favorite because each is hand-crafted with the highest quality. 

Jump on my website and take a look at it. Give me a call. If this project resonates with you, then trust your instincts. All I can say is that you will always be a patron of our Write Heart Memories and I appreciate whatever support you give. 

Risks & Challenges

The dangers and obstacles I face include whether or not people identify with what I'm trying to do and the value in such a personal interaction. I've made it a point to take care of myself. I had high glucose, and I've changed my diet and my stress reactions so I can be calm in all situations as an entrepreneur. Cash-flow is vital, so every amount of money has to be used in the highest integrity of what is the priority in maintaining cash flow.

I'm involved in a coaching program by a team of experts who help me stay focused and on point. What does that mean? Thank you Jen Kem Media Group.  It means being able to relate to your pain points, your emotions and feelings and balance them. Because it is the feelings that make a great story. My behavior for capturing your story utilizes all emotions, so the storybook is a reflection of someone's unique essence.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can't financially donate, I still need your help. Please spread the word to people who are interested in getting their family stories into books or an entrepreneur who wants their stories in books. You can use the Indiegogo share tools and TELL people I need their help. Thank-You!

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Start Storytelling

Start Storytelling

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
I want you to get going on telling your stories no matter what. Besides my thank-you and being on my Patron Page, you'll also receive two ebooks for storytelling. One ebook is about five easy steps to get a story in a book and the second book is answering questions so you can listen to your stories.
Included Items
  • Thank You. Name on Patron Page
  • Ebook - Five Easy Steps
  • Ebook - ?'s- Listening To Your
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Storytell & Journaling

Storytell & Journaling

$50 USD $60 USD (16% off)
It includes the start storytelling perk and a choice of one of my softbound guided journals: Self-Care - Question and Answer. My Secret Journal - Self-Discovery. A Playbook Between The Memory Challenged Client & The Caregiver. Points of Consciousness On The Camino - Your spiritual journey. Inspiration - Someone who has already passed.
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  • Start Storytelling Perk
  • Journal Choice
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Get Going

Get Going

$100 USD $175 USD (42% off)
After you've looked at the ebooks and have journaled in the choice you made, NOW I am giving you credit on any publishing service we offer so you can GET GOING on capturing your stories and turning them into books.
Included Items
  • Start Storytelling Perk
  • Storytell & Journal
  • 75.00 Credit on our services.
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Time's A Wasting

Time's A Wasting

$200 USD $275 USD (27% off)
So time is a wasting. What do you have to lose? Get your stories in a book.
Included Items
  • Start Storytelling Perk
  • Storytell & Journal
  • 200.00 Credit
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We Make Your Book

We Make Your Book

$500 USD $650 USD (23% off)
You will receive the two ebooks, one softbound journal of your choice and The Diamond Package which includes Beth interviewing you, your loved one or your company for 120 minutes. You'll receive one copy of your book. Extra copies of your book can be ordered for an additional price.
Included Items
  • Start Storytelling Perk
  • Storytell & Journal
  • We Make Your Book
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