What stories will you leave behind? 


The stories you carry.

The wisdom you’ve gathered.

The moments that made you who you are.

Let them live on.

What is Leaving A Legacy?

Leaving A Legacy is the premiere guided publishing program for adults 55+ who are ready to turn a lifetime of memories, experiences and wisdom into their own book.

Journey alongside a small cohort as you explore your stories, develop your writing and create your book—with Kuwento Co. guiding you from your first story through professional editing, design, production and publishing.


Ready to begin your journey?

START THE APPLICATION

SPRING 2027 Cohorts · Limited Seating · 6 Participants Per Cohort · First come first serve

About Leaving A Legacy

  • CREATE

    8 Weeks · Weekly Writing + Storytelling

    As part of a small cohort, you’ll explore meaningful memories and experiences through storytelling, writing and conversation—and begin shaping them into your book.

  • PUBLISH

    3 Months · Editorial + Publishing

    Your stories move from manuscript to finished book through professional editing, design, production, and publishing support from Kuwento Co. 

  • CELEBRATE

    Graduation Book Launch

    Graduate as a published author, receive your finished book and be recognized and celebrated alongside your cohort, family, friends and community.

What You'll Experience

Leaving A Legacy Method ™

Every week for 8 weeks, you’ll write a chapter of your book using guided prompts and the week’s focus. You’ll write on your own time, then come together with your cohort each week to share your progress, receive feedback and keep moving forward.

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Your Journey, Week by Week

Week 1 — Where It All Began
Your name, birth, family origins and the people who came before you.

Week 2 — Growing Up
The memories, people and experiences that shaped your childhood and adolescence.

Week 3 — Finding Your Way
Young adulthood, discovering who you were and the experiences that shaped the person you became.

Week 4 — The Life You Built
Your career, relationships, family and the people and choices that shaped your life.

Week 5 — The Moments That Shaped You
The challenges you faced, the milestones you reached and the accomplishments that made you proud.

Week 6 — A New Chapter
Retirement, life transitions and the experiences that opened the door to what came next.

Week 7 — What Life Has Taught You
The wisdom, values and lessons you’ve gathered along the way—and what you want others to know.

Week 8 — Your Legacy
Bring your story together with a letter to your future descendants, dedication, acknowledgements and personal biography as you prepare for your finished book.

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From Manuscript To Published Book

Once your 8-week writing journey is complete, Kuwento Co. handles the publishing process while you make key decisions about your book and we guide you every step of the way.


Editorial Review & Editing
Kuwento Co. professionally edits your manuscript while preserving your voice and story.


Cover Design
Work with Kuwento Co. to choose the look and feel of your book, including the front, back and spine.


Interior Book Design
Kuwento Co. professionally formats and designs your chapters, photographs and other elements.


Publishing & Distribution
Kuwento Co. prepares your book for publication with its own ISBN and barcode. Choose a private collection or global distribution.


Printing
Kuwento Co. manages professional printing of your finished hardcover book.

You write the story. We bring the book to life.

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Your Story, Now in Your Hands

After months of writing, reflection and bringing your story to life, it’s time to celebrate.

Join your cohort, family, friends and community for our Graduation + Book Launch on Friday, May 28, 2027, at The Ion in Houston, Texas. All Leaving A Legacy participants—both in-person and online—are invited, along with their families and loved ones.

Graduate as a published author, receive your finished book, sign copies of your book, take photos and celebrate your accomplishment with the people who supported you along the way.

Online participants who can’t join us in person will have the opportunity to participate virtually.

Your story is written. Your book is published. Now it’s time to celebrate.

You'll Walk Away With...

A Finished Book
You’ll finally complete the book you may have been putting off—with step-by-step guidance from your first story through professional editing, design and publishing.


10 Hardcover Copies
Hold your story in your hands and share it with the people who matter most with 10 complimentary copies of your finished book.


Your Author Profile
A dedicated author webpage to share your story, your book and your journey as a published author.


Confidence to Tell Your Story
You don’t have to figure it out alone. With structure, guidance and support at every step, you’ll gain the confidence to see your story through to publication.


An Intimate Community of Storytellers
Be part of a small group designed for meaningful connection and personalized guidance. You’ll never have to navigate the process alone as you develop and preserve your story alongside others.


Celebrate A Legacy Ready to Share
Graduate as a published author with your finished book in hand—recognized and celebrated for completing something that can be passed down for generations.

Small by design. Each cohort is limited to 6 participants.

  • ONLINE

    Virtual · Nationwide
    • Every Wednesday
    • January 13 – March 3, 2027
    • 11 AM–1 PM PT | 12 PM–2 PM MT | 1 PM–3 PM CT | 2 PM–4 PM ET 
    • Participate from anywhere via Zoom
    APPLY FOR THIS COHORT 

  • NORTH HOUSTON

    In Person
    • Every Wednesday
    • January 13 – March 3, 2027
    • 10 AM–12 PM CST
    • George H.W. Bush Community Center
    • Spring, Texas
    APPLY FOR THIS COHORT 

  • HOUSTON

    In Person
    • Every Friday
    • January 15 – March 5, 2027
    • 12 PM–2 PM CST
    • The Ion
    • Houston, Texas
    APPLY FOR THIS COHORT 

This Is For...

Leaving A Legacy is designed for adults 55 years and older who want to preserve their stories, memories, wisdom, experiences, family history, and life lessons in a meaningful, tangible way.

You might be:

  • A parent or grandparent
  • A retired or current professional
  • An entrepreneur or business owner
  • An educator, artist, or creative
  • A community, faith, or cultural leader
  • A veteran
  • Someone who simply wants to document the experiences and wisdom you've gathered throughout your life

You Don’t Have to Be a Writer

You don’t need to be a writer. You don’t need publishing experience. And you don’t need to know exactly what your book will be about when you apply.

A basic level of computer comfort is helpful. Participants should be able to type their stories and use email for communication. For online participants, be able to use Zoom for the weekly sessions.

Not comfortable with technology? No problem. Kuwento Co. can provide recording, typing, and transcription support for an additional fee.

"I want my elder to preserve their legacy."


Sometimes the person who sees the value in a story first is the person who loves its storyteller.

Maybe you've heard your mother tell the same story for years.

Maybe your father has talked about writing a book but never known where to begin.

Maybe you simply know there are stories, experiences, and wisdom your family should never lose.

You can help make it happen.

Adult children, grandchildren, spouses, caregivers, and other loved ones are welcome to help with the application and support their loved one throughout the experience.

The participant remains the primary storyteller and author.

INCLUDE MY ELDER

Attend a Free Information Session & Preview Day before Enrolling

  • Friday, October 23, 2026

    12:00 PM –2:00 PM CST
    Virtual via Zoom 

    RSVP HERE 

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026 

    11:30 AM–2:00 PM CST
    George H.W. Bush Community Center
    6827 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379
    Complimentary refreshments provided

    RSVP Here 

  • Friday, December 11, 2026 

    11:30 AM–2:00 PM CST
    TBD In-Person Venue

    Complimentary refreshments provided

    RSVP COMING SOON 

MEET THE EXPERT

Dr. Pinky

Dr. Pat Lindsay "Pinky" C. Catalla-Buscaino is the founder of Kuwento Co., author of The Kuwento Book: An Anthology of Filipino Stories & Poems, and the creator and lead facilitator of Leaving A Legacy. An educator with more than 20 years of higher education experience, she holds a doctorate in education and has dedicated her work to storytelling, education, and publishing.

A TEDx speaker, Dr. Pinky has led elders through the process of transforming their life experiences into published books, including the Leaving A Legacy pilot with Filipino American elders in Houston and Los Angeles. She has also served as a guest editor for the FANHS Journal and has guided individuals and communities through storytelling, writing, and book publishing.

With Leaving A Legacy, Dr. Pinky brings this experience directly to each cohort—guiding participants from discovering and developing their stories through writing, editing, design, and publication.

What Our Authors Say About the Leaving A Legacy Program

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    THE INVESTMENT

    $5,000

    Leaving A Legacy is a complete 5-month experience, from idea to publication. Your investment includes the 8-week storytelling experience, 3 months of editorial and publishing services, professional book production, published book, and graduation book launch celebration.

    Payment Options

    Pay in full -or- in 4 equal payments of $1,250

    The first $1,250 payment serves as the required Enrollment Deposit and reserves your cohort seat. Additional services and optional packages are not included in the $5,000 program investment. Selecting additional services will increase your Total Program Investment and corresponding 25% payment amounts.


    Payment Plan

    Enrollment Deposit — $1,250 (25%) | Due upon enrollment

    Payment 1 — $1,250 (25%) | Due January 4, 2027 | Before program begins

    Payment 2 — $1,250 (25%) | Due February 1, 2027 

    Payment 3 — $1,250 (25%) | Due March 1, 2027

    Total Investment: $5,000

    What's Included

    • STORYTELLING + WRITING

      • 8 weekly storytelling sessions
      • Story development and writing guidance
      • Structured storytelling activities and prompts
      • Community conversation and reflection
      • Support throughout the writing process

    • EDITORIAL + PUBLISHING

      • Manuscript review
      • Professional editing
      • ISBN & Barcode
      • Interior book design
      • Cover design
      • Publishing support
      • Book production
      • Hardcover book
      • 10 complimentary author copies

    • AUTHOR + CELEBRATION

      • Dedicated author webpage
      • Professional author headshot
      • Graduation book launch celebration
      • Certificate of completion
      • Author recognition
      • Opportunities to share your book with family and community

    Next Steps

    • ASK

      Have questions before apply? Attend a FREE Leaving A Legacy Info Session to meet Dr. Pinky and learn more about the program in detail. 

      RSVP HERE 

    • ENROLL

      Read the Program Overview Guide, complete the Application, and sign the Publishing Enrollment Agreement.

      ENROLL HERE 

    • DEPOSIT

      Submit your 25% Enrollment Deposit to secure your spot in your preferred cohort.

    • BEGIN

      Congratulations! You'll kick off the Leaving A Legacy Spring 2027 Cohort on the 2nd week of January.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQs

    Do I need to be a writer?

    Not at all. You don't need previous writing or publishing experience. Our structured curriculum, weekly lessons, prompts, and writing exercises will help you develop your stories and write your chapters one step at a time.

    How many people will be in each group?

    Each group is limited to 6 participants. Keeping the groups small allows for meaningful conversation, writing support, and connection throughout the experience.

    What if I don't know what I want my book to be about?

    That's okay. You don't need to have your book figured out before you begin. The 8-week CREATE phase is designed to help you uncover the stories, memories, experiences, and themes you want to preserve and develop them into your book.

    Can a family member help me?

    Absolutely. A family member, spouse, caregiver, or other loved one can support you with the application, with technology attend the sessions, and help throughout the experience. The participant remains the primary storyteller and author.

    What does the $5,000 investment include?

    The investment includes the 8-week storytelling and writing experience, 3 months of editorial and publishing services, professional book production, your published book, and the graduation book launch celebration. Ten complimentary hardcover copies are also included.

    What is the refund policy?

    The 25% enrollment deposit is non-refundable. Refund eligibility for the remainder of the program investment is based on the program’s payment milestones and applies equally whether you pay in full or use the payment plan.

    Full refund terms and conditions are provided in the Leaving A Legacy Program Overview Guide and Publishing Enrollment Agreement and must be reviewed and accepted before enrollment is finalized.

    Is a payment plan available?

    Yes. The $5,000 investment can be paid in four installments of 25% $1,250 (assuming no additional services are selected):

    • $1,250 enrollment deposit upon enrollment
    • $1,250 due January 4, 2027
    • $1,250 due February 1, 2027
    • $1,250 due March 1, 2027

    I have a question. Who do I contact?

    Please direct any questions you have to hello@kuwentoco.com or feel free to call or text 281-939-5271. Please anticipate a response within 24-48 business hours.