Book ghostwriting
A UK biography writer for someone worth remembering.
The life of a parent, grandparent, founder or local hero, researched and written by a professional biography writer.
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- You keep every right
- Written by people, never AI
A biography is a life told by someone else. Often it is commissioned by a family that wants to honour a parent, or a company that wants to tell its founder’s story. Sometimes the subject is still living and can be interviewed; sometimes the writer works from memories, documents and the people who knew them.
Your biography writer plans the research with you: who to interview, which records to find, and what the book should say about the person at its centre. They then write a narrative that is accurate, warm and readable.
Biographies make lasting gifts and important records. We take the same care with a family edition of 50 copies as with a book for public sale.
Who it is for.
- Families honouring a parent or grandparent
- Companies telling their founder’s story
- Communities remembering a local figure
- Authors who want help with a biography they are researching
What you get.
Research plan
Who to interview and which records to find, agreed up front.
Interviews
Recorded conversations with the subject, family, friends or colleagues.
A finished book
A narrative biography, ready for print or publishing.
Archive handover
All recordings, transcripts and research notes.
Process and timeline.
Typically four to eight months, depending on 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.
Everyone in Leith knew Margaret Doyle by her coat. It was the colour of a postbox, and for forty years it moved through the docks at the same brisk pace, collecting gossip and dispensing advice that nobody had asked for.
An illustrative sample of our writing style, not a client’s work.
Questions, answered.
Can you write a biography of someone who has died?
Yes. Your writer works from family interviews, letters, photographs and public records to build a full picture.
Who owns the biography?
You do, as the person commissioning it. We transfer all rights on final payment.
Can family members contribute?
Yes. We can interview as many people as the project needs, in person or by video.
Before you start.
Practical guides on biography from our writers.
GhostwritingWhat does a ghostwriter do?
What does a ghostwriter do? They write books, speeches and content published under your name. Here is how it works, what it costs and who uses one.
Memoir60 questions to ask your parents about their life
Sixty questions to ask your parents or grandparents about their life, grouped by stage, plus how to record the answers before the stories are lost.
BooksHow many words in a novel? Book lengths by genre
How many words in a novel, memoir or business book? Typical word counts by genre, what UK agents and publishers expect, and why length matters.Related.
Memoir
Your life, the moments that shaped it, and what you learned. Written with a UK memoir ghostwriter who listens first and writes second.
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Learn morePublishing
Editing, proofreading, cover design and Amazon KDP set-up. Everything your manuscript needs to become a book people want to buy.
Learn moreReady to talk about your biography?
A free, no-obligation quote within one working day. NDA available before you share a thing.