{"id":220,"date":"2025-01-01T19:23:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T19:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designsbysp.co.uk\/tellyourstory\/?p=220"},"modified":"2025-05-06T19:34:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:34:36","slug":"featured-publication-looking-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designsbysp.co.uk\/tellyourstory\/featured-publication-looking-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Publication: Looking Back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/designsbysp.co.uk\/tellyourstory\/wp-content\/uploads\/book-cover-design-4.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>Preserving a Legacy: Elizabeth\u2019s Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Elizabeth\u2019s autobiography, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Looking-Back-My-Life-Pictures\/dp\/1718962568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Looking Back: My Life in Pictures<\/em><\/a>, is more than a book, it is a testament to family, heritage, and resilience spanning nearly a century. Born in Ilesha in 1928, Elizabeth dedicated her life to education, humanitarian efforts, and nurturing a growing family that now includes nine children, twenty-seven grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n<p>Through thoughtful storytelling and carefully curated family photographs, <em>Looking Back<\/em> allows readers to step into a rich personal history that blends cultural preservation with intimate reflections.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Turning Memories Into Published Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Elizabeth\u2019s vision was clear, she wanted to capture her life\u2019s journey for future generations. Together, we helped bring this idea to life through our end-to-end publishing support, ensuring that her legacy was beautifully presented, professionally designed, and available worldwide.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key Services Provided in This Project:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Content Writing<\/strong> \u2013 Interviewing, developing and refining Elizabeth\u2019s story for narrative clarity.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Proofreading<\/strong> \u2013 A thorough review to maintain authenticity and readability.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Book Formatting<\/strong> \u2013 Designing a visually compelling <strong>300-page layout<\/strong> integrating text and family photographs.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Cover Design &amp; Illustration<\/strong> \u2013 Crafting a full-sleeve design, including a professionally written blurb.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>ISBN Registration<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring official recognition for publication.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Amazon Publishing<\/strong> \u2013 Global distribution through <strong>Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com<\/strong>, and worldwide retail platforms.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Physical Copies<\/strong> \u2013 Hardcover and paperback formats, available in <strong>both black-and-white and colour editions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Additional Publishing Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Authors looking to expand their book\u2019s reach can also opt for:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>E-Book &amp; Kindle Formatting<\/strong> \u2013 Digitising the manuscript for broader accessibility.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf99 <strong>Podcast Discussion<\/strong> \u2013 A recorded feature about the book and its themes.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcda <strong>Library Registration<\/strong> \u2013 Inclusion in additional academic and heritage archives.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Dedicated Author Website<\/strong> \u2013 A personal online space to showcase the book and future works.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfac <strong>Book Promotion Video<\/strong> \u2013 A professionally crafted <strong>short film<\/strong> introducing the book.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce3 <strong>Social Media Campaigns<\/strong> \u2013 Strategically planned promotions to reach the right audience.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd16<strong>Expanded Distribution<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring the book reaches a <strong>global audience<\/strong> through retail libraries and networks.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Elizabeth\u2019s Story Lives On<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>With <em>Looking Back: My Life in Pictures<\/em>, Elizabeth has created an everlasting record of her life and family legacy, now preserved for generations to come. 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