What’s it Like to Work with a Memoir Ghostwriter?
You’ve lived a big, beautiful, complicated life. You’ve thought about writing it down, and maybe even started. But every time you sit at the computer, the cursor blinks back at you with that “Come on, I dare you!” look.
This is where I come in.
Working with a memoir ghostwriter isn’t about handing off your story to someone else. It’s about partnering with someone who knows how to draw it out of you, shape it gently, and make sure your voice stays at the heart of every sentence.
Here’s what that experience actually feels like.
It starts with a conversation.
Most women come to me with some hesitation. They’re not sure how it all works, what to expect, or whether their story is “worth telling.” That’s why we start with a simple, pressure-free conversation.
You talk. I listen. You don’t need an outline or a perfect memory or any fancy language. You just need a desire to share.
My job is to ask thoughtful questions that help you open up and reflect. You might be surprised at how much you remember, and how much wisdom you’ve gained along the way.
Also, if I pull out a notebook and pen and frantically start writing, don’t worry. I’m just grabbing the gold out of the conversation. (You might not think it’s gold, but I’ll see it.)
You share the pieces; I shape the story.
Think of your memories like puzzle pieces scattered on a table. Some are sharp and clear. Others are fuzzy around the edges. You might not even know what picture they form yet, and that’s okay.
As a ghostwriter, I help you:
Gather those pieces through recorded conversations, notes, letters, and photos
Connect them through themes, turning points, and emotional arcs
Shape them into something coherent, compelling, and deeply personal
And every step of the way, you stay in control. I never write about you; I write with you.
I sound like you, not me.
This part is important. My voice doesn’t belong in your memoir… yours does.
That’s why I pay close attention to how you speak: your rhythms, phrases, and tone. I want readers—especially those who know and love you best—to hear you in the words, as if you were sitting beside them, telling the story out loud.
You’ll get drafts to review, add to, and shape. And you’ll be surprised how much it feels like you wrote it, because in a very real sense… you did.
It’s more than a writing project. It’s a relationship.
Writing a memoir can be emotional. We’re not just putting words on paper, we’re sorting through life’s defining moments. There might be laughter, tears, long pauses, and deep sighs. And all of it is welcome.
You’ll never be rushed, judged, or pushed. You’ll be supported.
Clients often tell me the process is unexpectedly healing. That they remember things they’d forgotten, make peace with past chapters, and feel proud of what they’ve lived through.
That’s the power of telling your story and having someone you trust to help shape it.
Ready to talk?
If you’ve been carrying the weight of an untold story, I want you to know that you don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s start with a conversation. No pressure, no plan, no commitment, just two women talking about life, memory, and what it means to be heard.
You bring the story. I’ll help you tell it.
