Every person and organization has a story.
Let us help you tell yours.
What our clients say
"I always thought I had a story to tell. With Abby's guidance, my hunch was confirmed and the resulting story is much stronger than I could have ever imagined. I could not have completed this project without Biography by Design"
"I asked BBD to write a small history of family-held property in Virginia which we developed into a true, cohesive community of people who shared our values and vision. The resulting monograph was exactly what I had hoped it would be. Kate did a perfect job in capturing the motives and feelings that are wound up in the planning and development of Sabot Hill. It couldn’t have been any better. "
"My wife and I are amazed at how great the process has been for me, and by extension, for her. By looking back, I have been able to make sense of my past. The process of writing my life story, so ably aided and guided by Abby Santamaria, has given me the ability to move forward in exciting ways that I never thought possible. I am feeling more free and more empowered to live my life as it was meant to be."
"Kate Buford and team at Biography by Design were the perfect fit for my book project. By providing a range of services from insightful editing and story progression assistance to industry knowledge, Biography by Design was always there with the support I needed. Writing a book is a huge endeavor and having professional support kept my project moving forward to a successful conclusion."
"For our NYC real estate firm Biography by Design did a lively historical summary of each of the city's architectural periods, as well as a contemporary descriptive survey of currently popular Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods. They also wrote a number of bios of our team, in each case taking a lifetime of work history and distilling it into 150 beautifully written, thoughtful words that captured the story of each agent. "
Experienced Professionals
With nearly 30 years of combined experience in the publishing world, BIOGRAPHY BY DESIGN co-founders Kate Buford and Abigail Santamaria are the first team of commercial biographers to offer their expertise on a private contract basis.
WHAT WE DO
BIOGRAPHY BY DESIGN, LLC creates custom biographies, as-told-to memoirs and milestone/legacy histories of corporations, institutions, individuals and families.
We also offer related services including manuscript editing, book proposal consultations, ghost writing, profiles, website narratives and research for books, podcasts, radio, TV and film.
Whether your storytelling goals are personal or professional, we skillfully bring your past to life in order to benefit and inspire your future.
News
Read All About It!20200128213123
Read All About It!
Dear Friends, Colleagues, & Clients, Many exciting things have been underway at Biography by Design since our last news...
Preserving the Story20181019015854
Preserving the Story
Sitting around the Thanksgiving table, Grandpa tells his story, again, of narrowly escaping Poland as a small child with his ...
Making a Community: The Story of Sabot Hill, by Kate Buford20180608003459
Making a Community: The Story of Sabot Hill, by Kate Buford
The Project Biography by Design was asked to write a short history of one family’s unique Virginia estate: 2,000...