About YouByYou Books

Hello. I started YouByYou Books in 2003 and since then have brought together a team of writers, editors and designers to produce our range of life stories and collective memoirs.

Before YouByYou I worked in journalism as a writer and editor for 20 years. I always enjoyed interviewing people so it seemed a natural step to go into life-story writing.

I also have an MA in Publishing, so can offer experience in editing and publishing.

Other members of the team include:

Stephanie Boucher looks after the website and also wrote one of our life stories, Susan Leney, A Lifetime, the story of a young woman who lost her life to a rare disease. Stephanie’s science background was invaluable in providing the necessary medical expertise for this book.

Alan Copps, freelance journalist, has over 30 years’ experience on The Times and The Daily and Sunday Telegraphs. Alan writes and edits YouByYou titles.

Kate Chitham, artist and graphics designer, drew the illustrative map and designed the cover for Biddenden in Pictures, published in 2010.

Alison Tumer has designed two books for us — new projects undertaken by Lotte Moore, one of our life-story customers.

We also bring in copyright specialists, photographers and other experts for individual projects.

Our printers work to all formats and sizes, and are very flexible. They also print on beautiful Regency Satin paper and offer a specialist leather-binding service for bespoke projects.

I hope that you will feel confident bringing your life story to YouByYou. Please call or email me for an informal chat or to ask any questions.

Anna Foster
Founder,
YouByYou Books