Our Process
Phase 1: Awaken
1. The Legacy Begins
You receive a package from Gold Leaf Legacy which includes a binder with details for each chapter and thought-provoking questions. Also in the package, is a book entitled “The Story of My Life”. Please spend some time journaling in this book – it will come in handy during our meetings.
2. Legacy Kickoff Meeting
Our 90 minute meeting to walk through your desires, your plan and we begin to organize your story.
3. Create Your Outline
Your interview outlines have been created and organized to be used during your Legacy Interviews. These will be sent to you during the Awaken timeframe.
4. Review Your Outline
Invest time and enjoy reviewing all the interview questions that you will be asked during your Legacy Interviews.
5. Your Legacy Interviews
Together with your writer in 2, 4 or 8 sessions, you will tell your story with guidance, support and faithful understanding.
Phase 2: Writing
6. From Spoken Word to Written Word
During each session, your words will be recorded, transcribed and organized.
7. The Legacy Writing Process
After each recorded session, your writer will craft your words to frame the intentions of the chapter and make notes to ask you at the next session.
8. The Revision Process
Once every chapter has been completed, you will receive a manuscript for you to review, enjoy and modify. Then send it back so we can implement your changes
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9. Final Manuscript Sign Off
You fully approve the rough draft of the manuscript. The rough draft is completed, edited and proofread.
Phase 3: Design
10. Cover Design
We work together to design a draft of the front and back cover designs.
11. Gather Your Pictures
You can spend some time gathering the photos that you would like to include in your book.
You will need to digitize and upload these. Please be mindful of the number of photos that are included in the package you signed up for.
12. Cover Design Finalized
The final proof of the front and rear cover designs and sent to you for final approval.
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13. Internal Layout Design
Each chapter and all your photos are sewn together to become a book.
Phase 4: Finalize
14. Final Proof & Approval
We print one Print Quality Assurance Copy (PQAC) for your review.
15. Print Run
The requested number of copies of your Legacy Book are printed and delivered to you.
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16. Legacy Ceremony
Hold a simple, intentional ceremony to celebrate and pass down your Legacy Book.