We use words to
create, communicate & connect.
By using value-based communication, your written English will stand out.
It will inspire & educate your audience.
Let professional native English speakers help you improve your image.
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STORYTELLING and LEGACY BOOKS
Your life is a unique tapestry of experiences, achievements & lessons.
We help you capture these moments to honour your journey.
Learn more about creating a beautifully crafted
coffee table book.
Our approach is simple
We have to understand each other first, before we can embark on the exciting journey of helping
you produce accurate, consistent and credible text that is meaningful and engaging.
We'll empower you to reach your full potential through tailored strategies and innovative solutions.
Experience unparalleled expertise and dedicated support that drives success in today's competitive editorial landscape.
Know what you want
Focus on what you need
Reflect on your strategy
Connect & engage with your audience
Then watch the IMPACT your message will have,
as it generates
the perfect RESONANCE from your audience!
TAILOR-MADE SERVICES
For us to ensure excellence in our work and produce quality narrative, we carefully tailor our services to your specific needs. We believe in catering for the individual wishes of each client with total commitment and in great detail.
Before any work is delivered back to the client, a quality check or linguistic revision is performed beforehand with the four-eyes principle. We also give honest feedback that is supportive and constructive, allowing for good rapport and mutual respect.
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Your story is your greatest asset. So celebrate life’s journey! Don’t let it get overlooked, lost or forgotten. We help you preserve your family heritage, beliefs and values to create a meaningful legacy that will have a lasting impact on family and friends. Likewise, share your business philosophy and words of wisdom so your legacy in the industry inspires colleagues and employees.
Some call it a keepsake book, a memory book, an heirloom book, or even a celebration of life book. Whatever you might decide to name it, the contents of the book will always be very personal, very emotional. As an intimate real life story is revealed, it is then shared, forming a connection and finding resonance with the chosen audience selected by the author. A legacy is born.
Find out more below....
> CREATIVE WRITING
The medium of self-expression. Using imagination and creativity we'll craft text that is original and evokes emotion, be it for a personalised poem, short story, toast, marriage vow, eulogy, or a Valentine's message.
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01. EDITING
There's much more to editing than just watching out for spelling mistakes and correcting punctuation! Confused? We'll look at the big picture and figure out what kind of editing is needed.
02. FINAL PROOFREADING
This is the last line of defence and final quality check to tidy up the content directly before publication or presentation. We'll enhance and optimise everything to sound and feel right.
03. CREATING CONTENT
Need an original and unique piece of text? Does old copy need revitalising? Sometimes finding the right ideas and words to reflect your style isn't as easy as you imagine.
04. HUMANISING AI TEXTS or POST-EDITING
AI is here to stay. Large amounts of text are churned out in seconds. Simply said, we give your text a human touch with emotions, warmth, nuances and engagement. We make it sound natural and authentic!
05. RESEARCH
If you're having problems conducting or writing a research project, grant proposal or feasibility study, let us give you a hand and take care of matters.
06. COPYWRITING
Slogans, taglines, book titles, film names etc. are sometimes difficult to think up or translate. This is especially true for non-native English speakers who don't have local insight into British/American English.
07. LITERARY TRANSLATION & LOCALISATION
With English as our mother tongue, we only translate from German (second language) into English and not vice versa. This guarantees that fine nuances and an authentic voice are maintained. The dynamics of emotions, spirit and cultural sensitivity make up the essence of language and definitely need to be addressed in an evolving language such as English. Through localisation and transcreation, the intent is preserved, but the content and meaning are enhanced with a blend of creative writing.
We can help.
We always have a solution.
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"TIME FRAMES"
Your Story. Your Legacy.
Your life is a unique tapestry of experiences, achievements & lessons.
Capturing these moments in a beautifully crafted and exclusive coffee table book not only honours
your journey but also creates a cherished heirloom.
Why is a personal legacy book essential?
Preserve real life stories
Ensure that your personal history, values & life lessons are documented & remembered.
Inspire others
Share wisdom, triumphs & challenges that have shaped your life. Motivate & guide family, friends, community.
Celebrate milestones
Pay tribute to someone, commemorate significant moments or achievements in their lifetime.
Nourish family connections
Strengthen family bonds by providing a tangible link to the past, helping younger
generations understand their heritage & identity.
Benefits
Personalised narrative
Collaborate with professional writers to craft compelling autobiographical & authentic biographical accounts.
Exquisitely designed
Enjoy a high-quality, elegantly custom-bound book that reflects your unique style.
Timeless gift
Leave behind a meaningful gift that will be treasured & revisited for years to come.
Therapeutic reflection
An introspective exercise. Learn from experiences. Gain new insights.
Is this for everyone?
Yes, because each of us has a powerful story to tell.
Whether entrepreneur, banker, politician, trailblazer, mother, grandfather, astronaut, bride or athlete –
seize the opportunity to uphold your story and tell it like it is.
Have you already written your manuscript?
Let us proofread the text. We'll help design your book and get it ready for printing.
Your story is worth telling.
BEGIN YOUR LEGACY TODAY.
Our professional team will guide you through the process, ensuring your story is communicated
with the respect, discretion & attention it deserves.
You retain copyrights.
T&Cs, NDAs, consent forms, etc. apply.
Books NOT for general publication, public sale or commercial use.
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Venture out on an endeavour to write an exquisite legacy book filled with precious memories.
Let this coffee table book serve as a treasured ...
... memoir.
Write an autobiographical account of your family story – all of it or just sections that are the most meaningful, maybe due to positive or negative life-changing events that totally transformed your journey.
... corporate gift.
Tell the story of how your idea was born, how you started the company at the very beginning, how you managed up until today as you stand at the helm with all your ideas and hard work.
... political testimony.
Your lifetime aspirations as a seasoned leader leave you no other choice but to now pack your beliefs and ideology into a format your followers will appreciate and understand where all your inspiration comes from.
... anniversary gift.
Celebrate a birthday or any other milestone occasion with a biographical narrative to honor a special person with a tangible keepsake.
... tribute book.
Pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away. Commemorate the loss by celebrating all your cherished moments together and showing appreciation for their time spent here amongst us.
... heirloom keepsake.
Getting engaged is the first big step into the next major chapter in two lives.
Parents want to nostalgically recall the part they played in shaping the life of their daughter or son.
In some cultures, the engagement is an important ceremonial celebration, which not only officially marks the commitment on either side, but also solidifies the public declaration of the union of two families.
... gift of love.
A personal wedding day gift from a bride to her groom or vice versa. Tracing their time together before taking this joint leap into the future, this book is a symbol of true love and dedication.
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Our FOUR introductory packages include
research, remote or in person interviews, writing, editing, book design, printing and delivery.
What differentiates the packages?
It's the specific criteria like how many interviews are needed,
the number of words in the manuscript, or how many photos will be used.
We'll help you with the book design and welcome special requests for the book cover or
custom book packaging.
And you can look forward to one or two bonus perks that we have in store for you.
Find out more!
Get your complimentary 30-minute discovery session now.
RATES
We need to know as much as possible about an assignment before we start. That's why it's important that we first meet (in person, remote) for a non-binding consultation. After assessing your request, all project parameters will be identified. These may include, for example:
- the amount of research required, volume of work
- time frame for conceptualisation
- staggered/fixed deadline(s) for project implementation.
The following editorial rates should be used as a guideline only:
- Editorial projects start from EUR 100/hour (incl. editing, proofreading, creating content)
- German-English translation projects from EUR 1.80 per line
- Transcreation rates from EUR 100/hour
Our legacy book introductory offer includes research, remote interviews,* content writing, editing, book design, printing and delivery.**
We have FOUR introductory packages to choose from. Each one is based on the number of interviews, words in manuscript, photos and printed books required. Bonus perks included.
Softback: starting from EUR 2,000 (GBP 1,685, USD 2,270)***
Hardback: starting from EUR 4,900 (GBP 4,127, USD 5,560)***
A customised quotation based on the latest respective fee policy will then be provided. Various documents (contract, confidentiality agreement, etc.) shall then be signed before the project starts.
* In-person interviews: under special arrangement & subject to higher rates.
** Delivery: UK/EU. Other global delivery destinations on agreement.
***Average exchange rates from 01.06.25. Exchange rate adjustment made on day of order.
ABOUT ME....
An enthusiastic social and cultural anthropologist (Ph.D. from the University of Vienna) who’s been working in international development for 20 years, my focus lies in the healthcare sector, the social sciences and humanities. However, as a strong believer in business excellence, I’m also an assessor for the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).
Over the years, I gained valuable experience in writing, editing and proofreading within diplomatic circles, international organisations and the academic community. Often the only native English speaker in my workplace, it made me the in-house wordsmith, a responsibility I found most intriguing. These official settings literally facilitated me in building up a parallel professional reputation in producing high quality editorial and translation work.
My team and I are native English speakers based in Austria and the UK. We have cosmopolitan backgrounds coupled with international schooling and work experience. We also possess a wealth of intercultural competence and knowledge.
....AND MY WORK
What have I written, translated or edited in the past?
Annual reports, executive summaries, business plans, strategies, concepts, feasibility studies, market research, web texts, video subtitles, conference presentations, research articles, ambassadorial speeches, grant applications, fundraising & PR material, slogans, documentary film scripts........
In which fields?
Hospitality & Tourism – International development / Non-profit / Philanthropy – Academics –
Healthcare – Business development – Current affairs and politics
Some of my clients include:
1. Tourism/Hotels
The Austrian National Tourist Office, Vienna (A)
Vienna Marriott Hotel (A)
The Ritz-Carlton, Manama (BH)
2. Gastronomy
Bushido Restaurant & Lounge, Manama (BH)
Asia de Cuba, Manama (BH)
Trader Vic's, Manama (BH)
3. International development
Ford Foundation, New York (US)
RED NOSES Clowndoctors International, Vienna (A)
ROTE NASEN Clowndoctors, Vienna (A)
Center for the Advancement of Women, Warsaw (PL)
UNHCR, Vienna (A)
4. The Arts & Wellbeing
Marta Stamenov (artist), Vienna (A)
Sheila Boateng (physiotherapist), Vienna (A)
Annemarie Puntschart (yoga/meditation/reiki instructor, radio show host), Vienna (A)
5. Social Sciences & Humanities
Karl-Franzens-Universität, Graz (A)
Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights, Vienna (A)
Institute for Human Sciences, Vienna (A)
Institute of Sociology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague (CZ)
Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest (HU)
Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest (HU)
Institute of Sociology, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest (HU)
Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (RO)
6. IT Services
Change IT Solutions GmbH, Freiburg (DE)
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Owner: Dr. phil. Marianne Obi
Address: Liniengasse 50-52/2/14, 1060 Vienna, Austria
Mobile: + 43 660 532 4711
Email: office@marianneobi.com
Web: www.marianneobi.com
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IBAN: AT13 2011 1837 9564 3100
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Type of business: Sole proprietorship
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Mitglied der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich
Sparte: Gewerbe und Handwerk
Fachgruppe: Gewerbliche Dienstleister
Berufszweig: Sprachdienstleistungen
Member of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
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