Book ghostwriting
An autobiography ghostwriter for the whole of your story.
From your earliest memories to today, in order and in full. An autobiography written with a professional ghostwriter, under your name.
- NDA before you share details
- You keep every right
- Written by people, never AI
An autobiography covers the whole sweep of a life, usually in chronological order. Where a memoir zooms in on one theme, an autobiography gives readers the complete record: where you came from, what you built, and what it cost.
That breadth is what makes autobiographies hard to write alone. Your writer manages the research and the structure: timelines, dates, names, and the threads that connect decade to decade. You bring the memories; they keep the book moving.
Autobiographies are popular with business founders, public figures and families who want a definitive record. The approach is the same in each case: interviews, an agreed outline, and chapter-by-chapter approval.
Who it is for.
- Public figures, athletes and business founders
- Families who want a complete record of a life
- People marking a milestone such as retirement or a major birthday
- Clients with archives of letters, diaries or press cuttings
What you get.
A complete life story
A full-length manuscript, typically 70,000 to 100,000 words.
Research and fact-checking
Dates, places and names checked against your records.
Timeline and outline
An agreed structure before the writing starts.
Full rights
You are the author. Every right is yours.
Process and timeline.
Usually four to six months, depending on length and research.
Free consultation
A call to understand your story, your readers and what success looks like. We match you with a writer whose voice and background fit.
Interviews
Recorded conversations, usually weekly, where your writer draws out the stories, detail and opinions only you have.
Chapter by chapter
You approve an outline, then read each chapter as it is written. Nothing moves on until you are happy with it.
Polish and hand over
A full edit and proofread, then the manuscript, all rights and the interview recordings are yours.
What it costs.
A typical UK market range. Your quote is fixed before any work starts, and payments are staged.
I was born in the winter of 1958, in a terraced house in Salford that had no bathroom and, according to my mother, no business having a fourth child in it.
That fourth child was me.
An illustrative sample of our writing style, not a client’s work.
Questions, answered.
What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?
An autobiography tells the full story of your life, usually in order. A memoir focuses on a theme or period. We help you choose the right form at the first consultation.
Can you work from my diaries and letters?
Yes. Archives are a gift. Your writer will review them alongside your interviews.
Will it be fact-checked?
Yes. We check names, dates and public events, and flag anything that might raise legal risk.
Before you start.
Practical guides on autobiography from our writers.
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