Each weekly subscription includes a professionally bound hardcover book, as well as a digital copy.

Please note: To receive the book as part of your subscription for The Open Book, a minimum of four hours if required. For The Whole Story, a minimum of eight hours is required, which includes both interview and writing time.

Of course! You can purchase as many copies as you would like. Because a lot of work goes into designing and preparing your book for print, the more copies you order, the lower the cost per book.

Here’s a guide to our pricing for additional copies:

• 2–3 extra books: $140 each

• 4–5 extra books: $120 each

• 6-10 extra books: $100 each

• 10+: $80 each

If you'd like to order additional copies, please just let us know before your book is published so we can include them in your order.

We can meet wherever works best for you. Most people prefer the comfort of their own home, but if you’d rather meet somewhere else in Christchurch, we can chat about other options during your first session.

Absolutely. If you would prefer to meet more often and get your book published earlier, we can discuss this at our first session and make a plan that works for you. Please note this would affect the weekly subscription cost.

No problem, if you feel like you need more time, just let us know and we can adjust your session plan, including any changes to pricing.

We know that writing your own story can feel like a big task, and it’s not always easy to stay motivated - especially if you’re doing it on your own. That’s why rather than calling or emailing, we meet with you in person every week. This way, you can talk things through with someone face-to-face, making the process not only more manageable, but also more enjoyable and personal.

Once your book is ready to be published, it will take approx two weeks.

If you’re on The Open Book subscription your book can be as long or as short as you would like, we’ll discuss how long you would like your book to be at our first meeting.

If you’re on the My Life Chapters subscription, your book will be up to 100 pages in length.

If you’re on The Open Book subscription there’s no set time that you need to commit to, we work week by week, so you can go at your own pace and can stop whenever you want to. Please note that to include the book in the final price, a minimum commitment of four weeks is required.

If you’re on the My Life Chapters subscription, we’ll follow a structured 12-week timeline.

Absolutely! If having a family member or friends helps you to feel more comfortable or you would like them there, they’re more than welcome. Just let us know in advance. Alternatively, if you would like your loved ones to help support your writing, we can arrange this too and can discuss this at our first meeting.

If you would prefer to meet less frequently, or you would rather have your check-ins over video or on the phone, we can arrange this too. If you would prefer this please let us know by sending through an email to office@wordsfromthewise.co.nz

No problem at all, we’re here to help. If you’re not sure what to write or where to begin, we can guide you with weekly curated prompts to help inspire your writing and keep your story moving.

Not at all! While Words from the Wise is designed with older people in mind, it’s not limited to them. If you or someone you know would like help compiling their memories into a beautiful keepsake, please get in touch via email at office@wordsfromthewise.co.nz

As we’re based in Christchurch, in-person check-ins are currently only available locally. However, if you’re in New  Zealand you can still enjoy our service, we will just hold your sessions over video call instead. No matter where you’re based, you will still receive the same beautifully edited and professionally bound book at the end of the process.

We completely understand that things can happen. You’re welcome to pause or stop your subscription with two weeks’ notice. When you’re ready, we can either publish what you’ve completed so far or pick up right from where you left off. Please note: to include the printed book in your package, a minimum commitment of four weeks is required.