Welcome, my worldwide guests. Well-told stories are the connective tissue between heart and soul and remind us that we are not alone. Memoirs bridge generations and are conduits of love and wisdom. Let's build that bridge... together!"
Mission
As a publisher and Editor-in-Chief of A Word with You Press for over 15 years, I have come to realize that the high cost of getting a memoir published disenfranchises many who are rich in experience but poor in cash.
I founded Assisted Legacy as the solution. If a writer adheres to our parameters and guidance we can make publishing a well-crafted memoir affordable to just about everyone. Your story is important, and our mission is to help you tell it.
And we’ve created an appetizer: L.I.V.E. Legacy Interview Video Encounter. For a modest fee, we’ll conduct an online interview and create a video of a portion of your life you’d like to share with friends and family. (Or perhaps you’d like to purchase a L.I.V.E. video for your loved one!)
“Vulnerability is your superpower when it comes to writing your memoir. No one can resist the authentic You!”
Download a free writing guide
Starting your memoir can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be!
Our free downloadable guide offers valuable insights and tips to help you begin your writing journey with confidence.
Take the first step towards capturing your story today.
Capture Your Unique Tale
with a Memoir
Do you have a lifetime of stories to tell or an urgent desire to provide your children and grandchildren a roadmap to help them navigate through life?
Is the untold story of your life yearning to breathe free? We’re here to help. We will coach you through the writing process and polish your words.
Start writing your memoir
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Download free writing guide
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Book a free consultation
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Get our Memoir package
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Take on our L.I.V.E. offer
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Let's discuss your goals and how our tailored solutions can empower your writing journey.
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Professional
2 hour consultation
Delve into possibilities with our extensive 2-hour consultation with a professional editor for only $99.
Find the right fit for your needs!
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What you get:
Personal treatment
Memoirs are supposed to be about your story and you are the world's leading authority on your story. Tell us about it in an online 1-on-1 session.
Proper guidance
We know it can be daunting to start. We provide step-by-step guidance on how to write your first three chapters.
Experienced editing
After you have written your memoir of 10 chapters, around 100 pages, we'll take a thorough look and offer suggestions to make it most compelling.
We'll work with you on two revisions and follow up with a final edit that's ready to be read by generations to come.
Fully-fledged memoir
The Holy Grail, this is what you are after.
10 Chapters, 100 Pages of just pure you.
If you have purchased the 2h consultation, you will get $99 discount!
In our package we provide you with professional editing services
The architecture of your memoir
Together we flesh out the essence of your story, what is most important to you, and it becomes the North Star to guide the direction of your story.
The compelling use of language
We assist you to present your story in its most expressive, endearing, and persuasive way by the creative use of literary devices and word-choice.
All dressed up for the prom
We verify that no typos or flaws that would show up in print will distract your reader from gliding through your memoir and getting to know you.
You will also get bonus materials
Copy of the Book Fire in The Belly: How to write your novel with Purpose and Passion
Memoir Writing Video Lessons
from Fire in the Belly, Write to be Read
Only have an hour to spare?
Legacy Interview Video Encounter
Another Path to Legacy
With L.I.V.E. we make it easy to capture a bright bouquet of your (or your loved one's) most important thoughts, memories, and stories.
Gentle Guidance
It's simple. You or your loved one will have a relaxed one hour interview via Zoom.
While our professional writers' team will have a set of prepared questions, we'll welcome your personal input. (Why leave important questions unasked?)
A Professional Video Edit
Combining pictures, documents, and/or videos, we'll then edit these interviews to a tight, well-polished 15-20 minute final video.
We'll incorporate music, fade-ins and fade-outs, and other touches to ensure that your loved one's story comes to life in a vibrant and elegant manner.
A Chance to Harbor Significance
As well, a rough cut of the video will be sent to you and you'll have the chance to make suggestions before we prepare the final version. You and your loved ones will thus be provided with an archival video to treasure for generations to come.
Online Course
Join Thorn, your seasoned mentor, in a transformative online course.
Dive deep into the art of storytelling, where every lesson is a masterclass in crafting compelling novels and memoirs. The course contains 50 lessons.
From honing your plot structure to capturing the nuances of personal narratives, Thorn's expertise unveils the secrets that elevate your writing to unparalleled heights.
Are you a seasoned writer?
Author Services That Set Us Apart
Crafting Literary Excellence
Craft compelling stories with our professional editing services. From novels to books, our editors ensure your manuscript reaches its full potential, engaging readers from the first page to the last.
Turn Manuscripts into Masterpieces
Unlock the doors to successful publishing with our end-to-end solutions. Trust us to guide your book or novel from conception to publication, ensuring it stands out in a crowded market.
Elevate Your Book's Presence
Boost your book's visibility and sales with our tailored marketing services. From online promotions to targeted campaigns, we're here to ensure your literary masterpiece gets the attention it deserves.
Book
Fire in the Belly
How to write your novel with Purpose and Passion
Through this book, I share my belief in the power and beauty of the written word. I’m convinced that by writing your story skillfully, with honesty and artistry, you serve our basic human need to connect to one another.
This book is arranged into 12 independent lessons, best read sequentially. Each lesson is followed by suggested assignments to help you gain altitude.
Using my experience and acquired knowledge to liberate and develop your innate potential as a writer is my pleasure and duty, my purpose and my passion, my fire in the belly.
-Thorn
kind words
Testimonials from our clients
It is my pleasure to endorse Thornton Sully as a capable and inspiring creative writing instructor. His engaging teaching style and unique lesson plans helped draw stories out of our students and convinced them that they were talented, innovative storytellers. I am happy to endorse any endeavor that Thorn germinates to help people discover their unique, creative voices and provide them with the tools they need to exercise their freedom of expression.
- Heather Simons (Manager of Pen in the Classroom)
“Sometimes, you don’t know you’re in a fog until the sun shines through. Thank you for sending me Fire in the Belly. It’s perfect for a new writer like me. I’m trying to address many of the things I’m learning about: fewer-info dumps, Active vs. Passive voice, alliterations, sarcasm, metaphor, simile, tightening, trimming, etc. etc. etc. I think my muse is you! Or your book!”
- Holly Butler (Published Author)
"I have known Thorn in friendship over the past 15 years…However, I was not really aware of his superb talent for editing and development assistance. Over the last five years, I worked on my manuscript…a self-help project with a new twist for helping readers to heal their interpersonal relationship matters.
Luckily, Thorn came to my rescue"
- Kristine Grant (Licensed Therapist and Author)
Want to get to know us better?
Meet Our Team!
Our team is experienced and passionate about helping people preserve their memories for generations to come. Whether you are a seasoned writer or a first-time author, we are here to help you turn your story into a lasting legacy.
Thornton Sully
Editor-in-Chief, Founder
Thorn founded A Word with You Press in 2009, and Assisted Legacy in 2022, and has Jack-Londoned his way across the globe sleeping with whatever country from Berlin to Borneo that would have him, picking up stray stories along the way. A litter of dog-eared passports that have taken up residence in his sock drawer is a constant temptation, but, having at last discovered paradise, it’s not likely he will stray too far from his adopted city of Prague.
He has helped hundreds of writers reach their potential, including best-selling authors and award winners. He is the author of Fire in the Belly: How to Write Your Novel with Purpose and Passion, Almost Avalon, The Boy with a Torn Hat and The Courtesans of God saga, and multiple anthologies and the online course Fire in the Belly: Write to be Read.
Lucien Zell
Interviewer, Poet
Writer, poet, singer, and now your interviewer, Lucien Zell brings his eclectic background to the table.
Born in LA, raised in Seattle, and now residing in Prague, his diverse experiences enrich his approach to capturing your story.
Liliana Musilová
Video Editor, Tech expert
Introducing Liliana, a dynamic videographer and editor ready to carve her path in the world of visual storytelling.
From the picturesque landscapes of Prague, she draws inspiration to craft compelling narratives that captivate audiences.
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