Workflow on The Journey
The workflow chart below provides a clear overview of the entire process, including timelines, tools used, and the individuals involved at each step. Once the project kicks off, you’ll get a guidebook packed with handy tips—like how to gather and organize materials, take great photos, choose a theme, and more. We work closely with you to complete your project with maximum efficiency and impact.
Don’t forget to download your copy of Writing Preparation for Beginners. It’s the ideal way to get your materials and resources ready for your memoir project. Inside, you’ll find a clear workflow covering everything from vivid understanding, organising, and coordinating to interviewing, revising, editing, and printing your upcoming writing.
| Work Flow | Features | Time estimated |
|---|---|---|
| Contact & Onboarding | ||
| 1. Enquiry | Client reaches out via Email or WhatsApp. | |
| 2. Follow-up Call | We schedule a phone call to gather more details and understand the project scope. | 1-2 days |
| 3. Quotation | A formal quotation is prepared and shared with the client. | 1-3 days |
| 4. Meeting | A face-to-face or online meeting would be arranged to discuss the project in depth. | 1-3 days |
| 5. Agreement | Both parties sign a service agreement to initiate the project. | |
| 6. Briefing | The writer and project manager are briefed, and the workflow begins. | 1-3 days |
| Material Collection & Preparation | ||
| 7. Guidebook | Clients receive our guidebook outlining the process and requirements. | 1-2 weeks |
| 8. Gathering | * Physical Materials: Photographs, trophies, poems, diaries, tattoos, house or pets, etc. * Digital Materials: Files stored on PCs or mobile devices, including photos, videos, voice notes, songs, films, and written content. * Get relatives and friends to assist | 1-2 weeks |
| 9. Digitization | * Convert physical materials to digital format through scanning or photographing. * Follow our guidelines to meet quality and format standards. | 1-2 weeks |
| 10. Naming | Name all files using our standardized naming convention. | 1-2 weeks |
| 11. Uploading | Upload all materials to our designated cloud storage—no need to pre-select or filter. | 1-2 weeks |
| 12. Organizing | Files are sorted and categorized into clearly labeled folders. | 1-2 weeks |
| 13. Planning | Finalize the initial theme and chapter structure. Estimate the number of pages required. | 1-2 weeks |
| Writing & Design | ||
| 14. Management | * Project manager oversees the entire process, ensuring coordination and quality control. | 2-4 weeks |
| 15. Writing | * Review all materials, theme, * Conduct interviews to clarify details. * Finalize the theme, chapter outline, and writing schedule. * Begin drafting the manuscript. | 2-4 weeks |
| 16. Editing | * Designer collaborates with the writer. * Edit and format all digital assets to meet print standards. * Conduct interviews for visual clarification. * Design the book cover and layout the pages, | 2-4 weeks |
| 17. Reviewing | * Storyteller reviews and proofreads the manuscript for clarity and emotional resonance. | 2-4 weeks |
| Printing & Delivery | ||
| 18. Approval | * Client reviews and approves the final version of the book. | 1 week |
| 19. Production | * Printing and production commence. | 2-4 weeks |
| 20. Shipping | * Completed books are packaged and shipped to the client. | 1 week |
| 21.Completion | * Final handover of digital files and project deliverables. | 1 week |
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