Every life has a legacy.

Personal, family, professional, organisational and community stories are important opportunities for healing, sharing and documenting our local and national histories. Renée Otmar has been a professional writer and editor for 30+ years. She has ghostwritten, rewritten and edited stories for individuals, families and organisations. As an author who has written a family memoir published by an international publishing house, Renée has first-hand experience of this very personal journey in life.

Renée specialises in helping retired/semi-retired professionals, businesses, associations and other organisations to preserve their legacy and share their contributions with the world. As a professional member of Life Stories Australia, Renée upholds a professional code of conduct to enhance the integrity of the profession.

There are so many options and directions for life writing, and they can be overwhelming. A good starting point is an initial discussion to break the ice and get a feel for whether there is possibility for a good working relationship to develop. Trust and rapport are critical. The next step is to put our heads together to determine the best approach for your unique project. Renée can assist with brainstorming, planning, writing and production coordination. You’re welcome to arrange a free, 15-minute, no obligation chat by phone or video.