StoryTerrace

What StoryTerrace does

StoryTerrace is a London-based, privately held memoir and biography ghostwriting service founded in 2014, operating across the UK and US under the corporate umbrella of Eternal Lives Ltd, with US trading through Story Terrace Inc in Beverly Hills. The company connects individual consumers, families, and business clients with a vetted network of 600+ professional writers and editors recruited from leading newspapers, publishing houses, and creative writing programs to produce hardbound, full-color personalized books.

The core product portfolio is structured as a tiered package ladder: a $150/£125 Book Taster preview experience, a $1,200/£999 SWIFT accelerated package in which written content is generated using generative AI technology, a flagship Classic package starting at $3,250/£2,600 with dedicated project management and in-person interviews, and a premium PRO tier targeting thought leadership publishing. Production is managed through the proprietary BookMaker customer portal and supported by a writer matching system, in-house design, and printing. Marketing runs through localized US/UK e-commerce storefronts, phone-based inside sales, seasonal gifting promotions, earned media placements, and a referral program.

The business model combines one-time package sales financed via 3-5 month installment plans with recurring monthly Bookmaker subscription fees for projects exceeding standard timelines. Customer segments span personal memoirs, family histories, immigration and heritage stories, adversity narratives, and business thought leadership. The company is bootstrapped with limited disclosed funding (small rounds in 2016, 2018, and a 2023 UKTV Ventures investment) and deliberately rejected a Dragons' Den offer, indicating founder-controlled, capital-light growth.

Name

StoryTerrace

Legal name

Story Terrace Inc

Website

https://storyterrace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

StoryTerrace is a London-based memoir and biography ghostwriting service that pairs a 600+ writer network and generative AI tooling with a localized US/UK e-commerce funnel to deliver personalized hardbound books for individuals, families, and business clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Memoir and Biography Ghostwriting Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ghostwriting & Collaborative Writing Services (MPAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biography, Memoir & Narrative Nonfiction Publishing (MPAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Memoir ghostwriting services
• Biography book creation
• Personalized book packages
• Life story writing
• Professional ghostwriter network

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Book Package Sales: One-time purchase of personalized book packages that include ghostwriting, editing, design, printing, and delivery. Packages range from entry-level Book Taster to premium Classic and PRO options. Payment plans available in 3-5 equal monthly installments.
2. Subscription Add-ons: Monthly Bookmaker subscription fees for projects exceeding standard timelines ($29/month for US SWIFT packages, £25/month for UK SWIFT packages).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

StoryTerrace provides full-service memoir and biography book creation, combining professional human ghostwriters and editors with generative AI technology to transform individuals' life stories into published, full-color hardbound books. The company offers tiered packages (Book Taster, SWIFT, Classic, PRO) that include interviews, writing, editing, design, printing, and delivery, supported by a proprietary BookMaker online platform for client collaboration and project management.

Product overview

StoryTerrace operates as a memoir and biography ghostwriting service that transforms individuals' life stories into professionally crafted hardbound books. The core product portfolio consists of three main package tiers—Book Taster (preview experience at $150/£125), SWIFT (accelerated AI-assisted package at $1,200/£999), Classic (flagship customizable package starting at $3,250/£2,600), and PRO (premium tier)—supplemented by professional ghostwriting services from a network of 600+ writers, book design and printing, optional publishing services for wider distribution, and the proprietary BookMaker customer portal. The company integrates generative AI technology (particularly for Swift packages) alongside human writers to produce personalized memoirs, business thought leadership books, and family legacy books.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Taster A low-risk entry-level preview experience priced at $150 (US) / £125 (UK) that includes a 10-page book concept, a sample page of writing, a chapter-by-chapter outline, a book cover and title, and a 1-hour interview with a senior writer. Designed to help prospective customers explore the service before committing to a full book package.
• SWIFT Package An accelerated book creation package priced at $400/month for 3 months (total $1,200) in the US and £333/month for 3 months (total £999) in the UK. Delivers a 60-page book with 1 hard copy in 6 weeks, with editorial freedom, 4 hours of professional interviews, and written content generated exclusively using generative AI technology.
• Classic Package The flagship and most popular fully customizable book creation package, starting at $650/month for 5 months (total starting at $3,250) in the US and £520/month for 5 months (total starting at £2,600) in the UK. Includes up to 125 pages, 4 hard copies, in-person interviews, a dedicated project manager, and up to 10 hours of interviews with a senior writer. Designed for milestone gifts and personalized memoir creation.
• PRO Package A premium book creation package for professional authors, executives, and entrepreneurs seeking to establish thought leadership through published books. Combines Classic package features with additional premium services including wider publishing rights and enhanced marketing support.
• Ghostwriting Services Access to a network of 600+ professional ghostwriters, journalists, and authors recruited from leading newspapers, publishing houses, and creative writing programs. Writers conduct interviews, draft manuscripts, and refine content based on customer feedback; matched to clients via the proprietary writer matching algorithm.
• Publishing Services Optional publishing services for customers who wish to share their books more widely beyond private family distribution. Includes copyright transfer agreements and rights management to support public release of completed manuscripts.
• BookMaker Platform Proprietary online customer portal where clients review outlines, sample chapters, and draft manuscripts; upload images; choose design options; approve proofs; and track project milestones and timelines throughout the book creation process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,000 interview hours completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ScreenloopminorOthersStoryTerrace uses Screenloop for their careers page and recruitment platform (app.screenloop.com/careers/storyterrace), indicating a vendor relationship for HR and hiring processes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kevin Anderson & Associates: Ghostwriting agency specializing in nonfiction books for executives and thought leaders. Direct competitor for the higher-end professional/business ghostwriting market with similar white-glove service model.
• Scribe Media: End-to-end professional book publishing service including ghostwriting, editing, design and marketing for thought leaders. Direct competitor in the premium business-book/professional author segment StoryTerrace targets with PRO.
• Reedsy: Marketplace connecting authors with vetted ghostwriters, editors and publishing service professionals. Directly comparable as both companies source freelance writing talent and offer ghostwriting/project production to consumers.
• Book in a Box: Ghostwriting and book publishing service primarily focused on business/leadership books for entrepreneurs and executives. Closely aligned with StoryTerrace's PRO and Business Professional segments in offering full-service book production.
• Advantage Media Group: Hybrid publisher helping business leaders write and publish non-fiction books with full-service production support. Comparable go-to-market and customer profile (executive thought leadership), similar production model.

Broad incumbents

• Lulu Press: Self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand, distribution and editing services for independent authors. Overlaps with StoryTerrace's design/printing/distribution capability but operates as a broader self-publishing platform rather than full ghostwriting.
• Scribendi: Global online editing and proofreading service with ghostwriting and manuscript development offerings. Comparable for content production services but operates primarily as editing-led rather than full book production.
• Kindle Direct Publishing (Amazon KDP): Amazon's self-publishing platform with print-on-demand, e-book distribution, and editing service partners. Represents the broad incumbent DIY alternative that could compress premium service pricing if quality adequate.

Regional players

• Manning Books / Self-Pub Hub services: Mid-tier full-service ghostwriting and publishing house serving international markets. Comparable book-production services though its geographic concentration differs from StoryTerrace's US/UK focus.

Emerging players

• The Writing Company: Boutique ghostwriting and biography service targeting corporate executives and family histories. Comparable offering to StoryTerrace's Classic and PRO packages but smaller scale and narrower geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StoryTerrace
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/storyterrace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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