Hi, my name's Zachary. One summer while in college, I interviewed my grandpa about his life story. Although I'd grown up around Grandpa, taking that time to sit down and ask him questions helped me understand my family history in new ways. I saw how events decades ago shaped my family, my grandpa's experiences being passed on to my mother and then to me. Furthermore, Grandpa's life brimmed with fascinating details-- things I never would've thought to ask about if I hadn't taken the time to listen.

That's why I started Franklin Life Scribe, a life story book service dedicated to helping people preserve their stories for posterity. If you hire me, I'll interview you about your life story, weave the stories you tell into a single, cohesive narrative, and work with you to edit that narrative so that it captures your voice and expresses what's most meaningful to you. Finally, I'll professionally format and print your book so that you'll have one or more physical copies to share with your loved ones.

Here's what you can expect if you work with me:

I convey your life story in a way that sounds like you
I’m available to meet either in-person or via video call
I listen with patience
I ask questions to help stimulate your memory
I’ll work with you to create a step-by-step plan to present your ideas and stories in the way you want.

A life story book service also makes a great gift. If you have an older person in your life who means a lot to you and whom you'd like to know better, I can help you.

If you're interested in Franklin Life Scribe, email me at zachary@authorholbrook.com. I'll let you know about pricing and arrange a time for an interview-- either in person if you're in the Middle Tennessee area, or by Zoom (or other video call service) otherwise.

There's great knowledge to be gained from people who've lived longer than I have-- I'm excited for this chance to tap into it. If you'd like to join me on this journey, sign up for my email list here:

See what my clients have to say:

"This has been a very pleasant experience... I've had ideas for a while, but never would've turned them into a book without help. Zachary encouraged me, helped me get my ideas organized, and I've been very happy with my experience with him."