If you could sit on this bench next to someone you love, what would you say?

Let me help you find the right words.

The premise behind “Love Stories” is straightforward: You hire me to ghostwrite a 200-700 word story for someone you love. The impact? Well, that’s beyond words.

Why? Because each love story gives voice to the heart in a way that is far more unique and personable than simply saying, “I love you.” And if enough of us give voice to our hearts, then, maybe just maybe, we can offer an antidote to all the anger and isolation that seems to be gripping our world today. 

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Want to learn more first? No problem. Here you go:

“Love Stories” basics

Overview: Think of each “Love Story” as a 200-700 word, “snapshot” that fits in a 4 x 6 picture frame. Like all good stories, it has a clear beginning, middle and end. Like truly special stories, it connects in a way that goes beyond words.

Examples:  “Love Stories” can be to anyone you love. Here are a few examples:

  • A love story Christmas present from one best friend to another.
  • A bride and groom’s love story to guests at their rehearsal dinner.
  • A dad’s love story to his daughter as she begins a new career.
  • A woman’s love story to herself following a divorce.
  • A single man’s love story to his elderly rescue dog.

Now, if you read these examples and think, “These are beautiful, but I don’t have that kind of story in me.”…have no fear! We all have a love story in us (usually, more than one!). My job is to help you find it. And don’t worry if it’s not something extra special. Sometimes (most times?) the most beautiful love stories are the most simple. That’s because love, on its own, is enough.

How “Love Stories” works

From start to finish:

  • We start with an initial, “getting to know you” call where I listen to your initial ideas, questions, inspirations and, yes, anxieties.  Some folks just need that one call before they’re ready to dive into the fun of co-creating their “Love Story.” Others need a few calls. Either situation is totally fine. 
  • Once we have a “Love Story” idea or two, we talk scope: overall process, dates for first, second, third drafts, pricing, etc.
  • Then we get to work. With each draft, you’ll have time to review, gather your thoughts and then we schedule a virtual meeting to review. There is no such thing as a “perfect” Love Story. But there is such a thing as an “authentic” Love Story: One that says what your heart feels with words, emotion and style that reads and sounds like you!
  • As we move through the drafting process, we start to talk about what you want your final “Love Story” to look like: Do you want is as a simple word document or do you want a special design that allows it to be given as a card or displayed in a frame? Maybe you want to record your “Love Story.” I used to do radio commentary in New Orleans, so I can help you with that! Or maybe you have other ideas. All good. We’ll figure out what works best for you.

What I bring to the table. I’ve been helping people tell their stories (and writing my own) for almost thirty years. Here are three things that clients repeatedly say distinguishes me from other writers: 

  • I listen. I believe that writing a good story is like going on a discovery mission and discovery requires listening. Listening is something I’m very good at. In working with me, you can expect to hear lots of “Tell me more about that?” or “What do you mean by that?”
  • I capture your voice. As a writer, I have my own voice that I use in my own stories. But that’s not why you’re hiring me. You’re hiring me to create a story that sounds like you and says what you want to say. By listening and asking good questions, that’s exactly what I’m here to do!
  • I know how to “simmer” a story down to its essence. Early in the creative process, stories can sometimes feel overwhelming, what with all the ingredients, elements and points you want to make. After a lot of years as a writer, I know how to simmer everything down to the purest essence of the story so that it connects in the deepest and most impactful way.

OK, ready to create your “Love Story”?  Schedule a time for us to talk or email me with any questions you might have.

“BWT’s super power is listening. He listens to everything you say and, even when you don’t think it makes sense, he somehow always finds the essence.”

Love Story client