March is Memoir Month

BookGo, the independent book publisher, and its authors services department, YourBook, are celebrating memoirs all month long. They are kicking off the festivities by honoring the memoir Come Up Big, by author Charles (Chuck) W.B. Wardell III. The book itself has “come up big,” earning a starred review from the prestigious Kirkus Reviews, which called the memoir “A warmly inviting story of a full life.” Kirkus is featuring Chuck’s wonderful book all month long.

And so is YourBook! The same talents at BookGo which helped create Come Up Big are on the YourBook team. One of their top writers is also its CEO, Michael McKinley. Author of over 20 books, Michael’s work includes co-writing the the memoir of Willie O'Ree, entitled Willie: The Game-Changing Story of the NHL's First Black Player. The book has since been nominated for the NAACP Image Award.

“If you are serious about writing your memoir, we at YourBook want to work with you,” says Michael. “We have the talent, the experience, and the passion to make sure you are proud of your book and ready to share it with your family and friends. And more than a keepsake, your book will be so readable and engaging, so well-crafted and produced, it can make it to the best sellers’ shelf like Come Up Big!”

Michael and his team at YourBook are committed to making outstanding memoirs, from idea to production to PR. He is all the more determined to create compelling memoirs with authors who have been previously disappointed by so-called “vanity presses.” These authors find mistakes in their books, or are unable to even access the personalized websites promised in many vanity press “publication packages.” Often these organizations are run by investors or software engineers, and, unbeknownst to clients, their books are produced not by seasoned co-authors and designers but by AI.

YourBook’s team and Michael work closely with their authors to bring their stories to life. Currently, Michael is developing the moving political memoir of John Graham, which focuses on his family's 100-year-long involvement in politics starting from their part in the administration of Harry A. Mackey, Mayor of Philadelphia in 1930, all the way to their part in the recent election of Governor Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey.

Michael and his team at YourBook want to ensure their authors, like John, receive the best memoirs they can imagine. YourBook begins by conducting extensive interviews with each author, then includes the author during the composition process to make sure every word is just right. Next, top designers create the book’s distinctive look. Finally, the author receives handsomely bound editions of their book as well as a bespoke website to share with family, friends, and anyone else who wants to enjoy their story.

This month, new authors receive Ebook editions for free. And just for asking about creating your memoir with YourBook, you’ll receive a free membership to BookGo’s newsletter and a copy of Come Up Big.

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