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Autobiographies and memoirs • Legacy and life books • Corporate histories • Prose for special events
WHAT’SYOURSTORY?
Chrissi Maria
I prefer to be in the wings, so ghostwriting is the perfect way to channel my daily word count into existence. I’m a passionate teller of people’s stories – be it a personal memoir, a legacy or life book, or corporate history – and it would be a privilege to tell yours.
I’m intentional about making the written word understandable and accessible, and “uncomplicated” defines my approach.
Gerbera Brand Management
Gerbera develops a broad spectrum of communication collateral, with a focus on publications – particularly books and magazines.
Our network of talented creative and marketing professionals strives to be true to the brands we champion. We strive to be authentic, believable and relevant in our approach. We aim to provide a personal touch in a fast-paced and demanding business environment where our priority is to see our clients for the unique and authentic brands or individuals that they are: everyone has a story that should be heard. We’d like to tell yours.
Please get in touch to find out more about the process, costs and timelines.
Writing Samples
Meet Binvic Africa’s People
I’ve done a fair bit of writing work for BINVIC over the past three years. The most recent assignment included spending some time with each member of the team and writing some short content for the company’s People page. BINVIC’s Managing Director, Dennis Keenan,grew up in a construction household and has worked within the sector […]
Terra Strata celebrates eight years in business with a CIDB Grade Eight
Terra Strata Construction began operating from founder Shaun Nell’s dining room table at the beginning of 2011, effectively launching the new company into an economic climate that was not deemed conducive to growth. Eight years later, in a competitive geotechnical and marine construction field, Terra Strata has progressed to achieve Construction Industry Development Board gradings […]
Sharp young minds ignite growth at Sharpshell Engineering
When current CEO Godfrey Pangeti joined Sharpshell as a director in March 2008 the company’s main focus was the provision of industrial solutions, comprising mainly corrosion protection and thermal insulation to mine and process engineers working in the petrochemical and mining sectors. Pangeti’s strategy for growth included seeking opportunities as a contractor and supplying the […]
Iron lady finishes East London’s 70.3 Ironman on a high note
On the 29 January 2017 I completed the Ironman 70.3 East London in a total time of 08:20:57. This, after only four months of gruelling and committed training, a knee cap that kept dislocating, many visits to my physiotherapist, and a lot of encouragement from friends, family and my fiancé. Prior to the race I had participated in […]
Gabriella Hanna champions the pebble effect
A few years ago, I was feeling quite down about how little of an impact I was making in the bigger scheme of things – such a large portion of the population is in need of assistance. I felt that the best I was doing was facilitating a few apprenticeships a year or handing over […]
Stefanutti Stocks team finishes eleventh in KAP sani2c Race
The 2019 KAP sani2c Race is the largest mountain bike stage race in the world, with three versions of the event running over five days in May. This year Hendrik Bester, site surveyor at Stefanutti Stocks Building KZN and his brother, Burger, wore the Stefanutti Stocks colours as they participated in the 265-kilometre-long race starting […]
What a ride joBerg2c turned out to be!
The joBerg2C was a truly amazing experience! I teamed up with Jako van Heerden (from Kantey & Templer) from Kloof to ride in the vet men’s category of the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race. We set out on the nine-day mountain bike adventure with the aim of getting onto the vets podium. Stage 1 started on Friday 21 […]
Hakito’s Story
HAKITO BRAND COPY: Every parent will tell you that his or her child is truly amazing. Many parents will tell you that they want to encourage their children to grow up to be creative individuals, free thinkers and successful at whatever they choose to do. All parents are known to brag about their little one’s [...]
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There are in fact many things that I used to be … probably as many things as I still am and as I will be. The fact that I no longer fly, doesn’t make my life any less rich. The real friendships I’ve made through flying have survived my divorce from this pursuit, and I […]
I’m currently working on a magazine, and we usually try to work to a theme, to tie our stories together. To try and establish what the theme will be, I’ve been asking people I interview what their ‘one thing’ is. The ‘one thing ‘that motivates them, and the ‘one thing’ they feel is essential to [...]
Testimonials
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Eswatini Testimonial
Debbie Hulley
Development Coordinator Stefanutti Stocks Construction Swaziland (Pty) Ltd
“A 30-year journey captured with passion and accuracy.
“Chrissi involved herself in every chapter of this book from beginning to end. She managed to become one of us. She felt it, she lived it, she tasted it…then created a memory we are so proud to be a part of. A true gift!”
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ASLA Testimonial
Albé Laker
ASLA co-founder
“The best reference for the book are the comments/feedback from those that have read it: A legacy well told and documented and an eye opener on what it takes to start a business and to maintain success for 45 years.
It was heart-warming to hear the comments from those that did not know Asla. Chrissi, a complement on a job well done.”
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Ivana Lozar
Ivana’s ring: full circle here
“Oh my! Wow! Just wow! Couldn’t hold back the tears reading this! Thank you… Just simply thank you!”
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Eswatini Testimonial
Debbie Hulley
Development Co-ordinator Stefanutti Stocks Construction Swaziland (Pty) Ltd
“A 30-year journey captured with passion and accuracy.
“Chrissi involved herself in every chapter of this book from beginning to end. She managed to become one of us. She felt it, she lived it, she tasted it…then created a memory we are so proud to be a part of. A true gift!”
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ASLA Testimonial
Albé Laker
ASLA co-founder
“The best reference for the book are the comments/feedback from those that have read it: A legacy well told and documented and an eye opener on what it takes to start a business and to maintain success for 45 years.
It was heart-warming to hear the comments from those that did not know Asla. Chrissi, a complement on a job well done.”
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Ivana Lozar
Ivana’s ring: full circle here
“Oh my! Wow! Just wow! Couldn’t hold back the tears reading this! Thank you… Just simply thank you!”