Book ghostwriting
A memoir ghostwriter who helps you tell it true.
Your life, the moments that shaped it, and what you learned. Written with a UK memoir ghostwriter who listens first and writes second.
- NDA before you share details
- You keep every right
- Written by people, never AI
A memoir is not a list of everything that happened. It is a story with a shape: a question at its heart, turning points, and an ending that means something. The hardest part is choosing what to leave out. That is where an experienced memoir ghostwriter earns their fee.
Your writer spends time with you, usually over weekly recorded interviews, until they know your voice as well as your history. They find the thread that runs through your life, propose a structure, and write it in a way that sounds like you talking to someone you trust.
Many of our memoir clients write for family first: a book for children and grandchildren. Others aim for a wider audience and want a manuscript strong enough for agents or self-publishing. We plan for both from the first call.
Who it is for.
- Parents and grandparents preserving a family history
- People who have lived through something extraordinary
- Founders, doctors, soldiers, sportspeople and public figures
- Anyone who has started a memoir and stalled
What you get.
A full manuscript
Usually 70,000 to 90,000 words, or shorter for a family edition.
Chapter approvals
You read and approve every chapter before the next begins.
All recordings
Your interview recordings and transcripts are yours to keep.
Full rights
Copyright, credit and royalties belong to you, in writing.
Process and timeline.
Most memoirs take three to six months from the first interview to the finished manuscript.
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.
My father kept the key to the shop on a red string around his neck, as if Bradford might steal it while he slept.
I was nine before I understood that the string was not about thieves. It was about the bank. Everything he owned was behind that door, and so was everything he owed.
An illustrative sample of our writing style, not a client’s work.
Questions, answered.
How long is a typical memoir?
Published memoirs usually run 70,000 to 90,000 words. Family memoirs can be shorter, often 30,000 to 50,000 words.
What if I find some memories hard to talk about?
You set the pace. Writers are used to sensitive material and you decide what goes in the book. Nothing is published without your approval.
What if other family members remember things differently?
A memoir is your truth, but we can interview relatives, check dates and handle disputed memories carefully to reduce the risk of upset or legal issues.
Can I include old photographs?
Yes. We can design a photo section for print editions.
Before you start.
Practical guides on memoir from our writers.
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Learn moreReady to talk about your memoir?
A free, no-obligation quote within one working day. NDA available before you share a thing.