Based in leafy Derbyshire, England, Plume and Escritoire accepts commissions from all over the world. Creating memoirs which can be treasured for generations to come, we offer exquisite artisan designs. Working with large print corporations and quirky, creative bookbinders we can realize your vision.
A bespoke service, where each memoir is written to capture your unique voice and precious life experience. Your time on this earth is your footprint. Let future generations learn from your triumphs and struggles, with a manuscript that chronicles those endeavours. In many years to come, your words will still be read and heard. You are the inspiration. Create a lasting literary legacy. The tales of your life are an important social history. Share your life, loves and wisdom. See your beautiful ideas borne out on the page and let future generations see the testimony of your life.
It's wonderful to meet up and discuss ideas. Initial consultations are a great way to consider writing styles and artistic possibilities
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
Plume and Escritoire is currently closed as the scribe recovers her health. The nib will tickle the parchment again!
Plume and Escritoire is committed to an ethical service and abides by current GDPR legislation (25th May, 2018). This privacy policy will be updated if/when there are changes in legislation and to ensure good practice.
Data collected by Plume and Escritoire may include: name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
Plume and Escritoire is faithful to the seven data protection principles that form the basis of GDPR:
1. Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
2. Purpose Limitation
3. Data minimisation
4. Accuracy
5. Storage Limitation
6. Integrity and Confidentiality
7. Accountability
Sensitive/special category personal data has extra protection under GDPR. Your consent for this must be explicit and greater security safguards are essential.
Your data can be used to adhere to laws and satisfy the lawful requirements of authorities, allowing Plume and Escritoire to guard against fraud and provide appropriate records in any legal dispute. It provides information for contact, service provision and invoicing. It allows Plume and Escritoire to carry out due diligence.
In order to gather, store, process or share data Plume and Escritoire requires valid consent from you. Your consent must be given freely and the language of the agreement must be unambiguous. Separate consents must be applied to each different processing activity.You have the right to access your data (subject access request). You have the right to restriction, blocking or suppressing the data gathering or data processing.
You have the right to data portability. This may be a request that your data is transferred to another business.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You have the right to rectify inaccurate personal data. Please do inform Plume and Escritoire if your details change - ie, new phone number, change of address.
You have the 'right to be forgotten', also known as the right to erasure. e.g, if the original purpose for data collection is no longer relevant.
You will be made aware of how Plume and Escritoire will manage your data. Your data is stored on paper files and within IT documents. Thorough efforts are made to safeguard these details to guard against fire, flood, data corruption, accidental loss, human error, hacking and illegal transfer etc. Any breach of data protection would be reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) within 72 hours.
Plume and Escritoire is regulated by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Complaints to them should be addressed to:
ICO, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or the way that your data is handled, please contact Plume and Escritoire on 01773 764992 or email plumeandescritoire@gmail.com
Plume and Escritoire does not use your data for profiling or automated decision making.
Please be assured that the data controller / data processor at Plume and Escritoire is under obligation to protect your data. Plume and Escritoire has great respect for you. Thank you for the trust you place in this service.