frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

  • StorySessions™ is a guided storytelling process where your story is developed through professionally facilitated conversations—not blank pages. These sessions are recorded, transcribed, and thoughtfully shaped into the foundation of a book, brand narrative, or manuscript.

    You talk.

    We guide, listen, and help build structure.

  • 1. Choose the session you would like and add to cart.

    2. Pay for your session.

    3. We will reach out and schedule a time that works with your schedule and ours.

    NOTE: if you are unsure which session is right for you, send us an email through our Contact Us form. From there we can guide you to the right session for your needs.

    info@storysessions.live

  • No. StorySessions™ is designed specifically for people who don’t identify as writers but have meaningful stories, experiences, or leadership journeys to share.

    If you can tell the story of your life or work, you can do StorySessions™.

  • No. StorySessions™ is not ghostwriting. You are the storyteller.

    Your voice is recorded and your words are transcribed to become the foundation of the story.

    Your transcription is also developmentally edited looking for gaps in your narrative.

    We will make suggestions how to fill those gap.

    If requested, yes, we can also help ghostwrite your story.

  • We use ethical, AI as a support tools ONLY, not a replacement for human storytelling.

    AI may be used to: Transcribe your recorded sessions or help organize and structure content.

    AI does not fabricate stories, replace your voice, or generate meaning on your behalf. 

    Human judgment and human editorial care remain central to the process.

  • You do.

    All recordings, transcripts, and materials created during StorySessions™ belong entirely to you. 

    Your story, voice, and intellectual property remain fully under your control.

  • Both are one-hour sessions, but the focus is different. Both provide clarity—but for different outcomes.

    Discovery–Author Track explores whether you have a book-worthy story and what direction your readers would care about most.

    Discovery–Marketing Track focuses on clarifying the story behind your brand, platform, speaking, or published work.

  • That’s very common.

    Most people start with a Discovery session, which helps determine whether the next step is Plus, Series, or something else entirely. There is no pressure to move forward unless it feels right.

  • Yes. StorySessions™ is designed with emotional safety, agency, and respect at the core.

    You are never required to share anything you’re not ready to explore. The facilitator’s role is to guide—not extract—and to honor your pace and boundaries.

  • It depends on the package you choose.

    Discovery (author and marketing): 1 session

    Plus: Typically sessions can be completed over 1 to several weeks

    Series: Scheduled over several weeks/months to support thoughtful, sustainable progress

    Companion: 1-3 sessions but flexible

    The process is designed to work with your life—not overwhelm it.

  • Series is designed to create a complete manuscript foundation ready for editing and publishing.

    Discovery and Plus provide clarity, structure, and direction—but writing and revision may require commitment beyond the sessions.

  • Yes! Since our goal is to advocate for writers and authors through education, we can help you decide the best publishing path to meet your needs.

  • StorySessions™ AI Use Statement

    StorySessions™ uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the transcription, organization, and structural shaping of interview-based content. AI is not used to generate original experiences, fabricate narrative details, or replace the author’s voice.

    All storytelling originates from recorded conversations with the author. Editorial decisions, narrative shaping, sensitivity review, and final manuscript approval are conducted by human professionals at W. Brand Publishing.