About Story.sg

Everyone has a story worth telling. Some stories make us laugh. Others bring tears to our eyes. Some remind us of people we have loved, mistakes we have made, or moments that changed our lives. Story.sg is a collection of true personal stories about ordinary people and their extraordinary experiences.

My name is Sam Choo. I started this website because I believe that many of the most meaningful stories are hidden in everyday lives. They deserve to be heard, written down, and preserved. I interview people, listen to their experiences, and turn their memories into short, engaging first-person stories called micro memoirs, usually between 300 and 1,000 words. Each story is accompanied by a watercolor illustration that captures something of the person or their experience.

There is no fixed publishing schedule. I share stories whenever I meet someone with an experience worth telling. You don't have to be famous, successful, or have lived an extraordinary life to be featured here. Sometimes, a small incident can leave a lasting impression.

My hope is that these stories will help us understand one another better and remind us of our shared humanity.

Do you have a personal experience you would like to share? It could be a childhood memory, an embarrassing incident, an unexpected act of kindness, a difficult experience, a funny encounter, or a turning point in your life. You don't need any writing experience. I'll help you turn your memories into a story.

There are three ways to share your experience.

Option 1: Send Me Your Written Story

If you enjoy writing, send me your draft. It doesn't have to be polished or complete. I'll review it, ask follow-up questions if necessary, and help shape it into a compelling micro memoir.

Option 2: Record Your Story

If you prefer speaking, record yourself telling the story using your phone or computer. Speak naturally, as though you were telling a friend what happened. Don't worry about grammar or finding the perfect words. Send me the recording, and I'll work from it to develop your story.

Option 3: Tell Me Your Story on Zoom

If you would rather have a conversation, we can arrange a Zoom interview. Before the interview, I'll send you some questions to help you recall the experience and organise your thoughts. After the zoom session, I'll turn our conversation into a written micro memoir.

What Happens Next?

Once your story is written, I'll send you a draft for review. You can correct any factual errors and clarify anything that doesn't accurately reflect your experience. Nothing will be published without your approval. With your permission, I'll also create a watercolor illustration to accompany your story.

There is no charge for having your story considered and featured on Story.sg. Submitting a story does not guarantee publication, as I personally select and edit the stories featured here. You may request that your story be published under a pseudonym or without your name. My aim is to treat every person's story with care, honesty, and respect.

About Sam Choo

I am Sam Choo, a Singapore-based author, ghostwriter, and publisher. I have a passion for helping people turn their experiences, knowledge, and ideas into books. Over the years, I have written and published hundreds of books covering personal development, practical life skills, memoirs, and other nonfiction subjects.

One of my greatest interests is personal storytelling. I believe that every person's life contains memories worth preserving, whether for family, friends, future generations, or a wider audience. That belief led me to create Story.sg.

Beyond the short stories featured on Story.sg, I also provide professional ghostwriting and book production services. If you have a life story, personal testimony, message, or expertise you would like to turn into a book, I can help you develop it into a complete manuscript.

My services cover the entire book production process, including:

Ghostwriting: Turning your interviews, recordings, notes, or ideas into a book.
Editing: Improving the clarity, structure, and readability of your manuscript.
Book formatting: Preparing your manuscript for ebook and print publication.
Book cover design: Creating a professional cover suitable for your book.
Self-publishing guidance: Helping you prepare and upload your completed book to your own Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Google Play Books accounts.

You retain control of your publishing accounts and can publish your book under your own name. Whether you want to preserve your family history, share your life lessons, write a memoir, or publish a message that matters to you, I would be happy to discuss your project. My goal is to make book publishing accessible to ordinary people who have something meaningful to share.