110 Aurum
From Untold to Unforgettable.
A number that honors legacy. A collection that honors women.
What is 110 Aurum?
The 110 Aurum is Good Publishing's exclusive program for publishing autobiographies and biographies of extraordinary women—addressing the critical representation gap where women's stories comprise less than 20% of published biographies.
110 individual books. One woman. One complete story. Each book captures a full life—the joys, hardships, achievements, and the mark she left on the world.
The 110 Aurum publishes:
- Autobiographies (women writing their own life stories)
- Biographies (authors documenting a woman's life with authorization)
Our Mission
Illustrative Profiles for the Aurum Collection
The grandmother who raised six children and held her family together through impossible circumstances.
The entrepreneur who opened a business when opportunities were scarce, building success one customer at a time.
The teacher who spent decades in classrooms, investing her own resources and changing generations of students.
The domestic worker who labored for others' families while maintaining her dignity and fighting for her children's futures.
The church mother who held her congregation together through crisis after crisis, preserving faith and community.
The seamstress who built a business one stitch at a time, dressing her community and creating beauty despite limitations.
Who Can Apply
The collection welcomes stories from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, callings, and contributions—public or private, celebrated or quiet, personal or far-reaching. Aurum does not measure one story against another; instead, it gathers a curated set of narratives that together create a meaningful and enduring body of work.
- Women writing their autobiographies
- Authors writing biographies of women (with authorization)
- Lives that left their mark on families/communities
- Stories that risk being overlooked
- Women who demonstrated exceptional character, courage, or contribution
Why "110"?
The number 110 holds a distinctive place in the Bible, where leaders such as Joseph and Joshua concluded their lives at age 110—an age that symbolized a journey brought to fullness and a legacy of lasting influence. For the 110 Aurum, this symbolism provides a thoughtful foundation. We draw from this meaning not to imply that every woman's story in this collection is complete, but to honor the depth, resilience, and impact reflected in their lives—whether they are still shaping the world today or their influence now continues through memory.
By curating 110 women from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, eras, and experiences, the collection becomes both a literary contribution and a cultural correction, balancing what has historically been missing from the shelves. The number 110 gives the collection its structure and intention—an elegant boundary for a thoughtfully assembled series designed to honor women, highlight their influence, and expand the stories available to readers, families, communities, and future generations.
Why "Aurum"?
"Aurum" is Latin for "gold," symbolizing the exceptional value of women's stories, the refining process that reveals true worth, and the precious nature of preserved legacies.
How The 110 Aurum Works
We Publish
Autobiographies
Women writing their own life stories in their own voices
Biographies
Authors writing about a woman (with proper authorization from the subject or family)
Professional Services
- Editing services (developmental, copy, proofreading)
- Cover design (110 Aurum branded)
- Professional formatting (print and ebook)
- ISBN assignment and distribution setup
- Marketing support
- Author copies
*Specific services vary by publishing package selected.
Author Benefits
- Copyright retained by author
- Royalty structure based on selected package
- Full credit as author/subject
- Contract terms provided upon selection
The Impact
- Preserves a life story permanently
- Honors a legacy professionally
- Provides royalty income to the author
- Educates future generations
- Becomes part of women's documented history