Memoir Ghostwriting Services
I help professionals, changemakers, and creatives craft memoirs that are honest, elegant, and emotionally resonant—drawing on years of award-winning journalism, in-depth interviewing, and federal storytelling expertise. Whether you're looking for a fully written draft, developmental editing, or interview-based life story packages, I'm here to support your memoir needs.
- A Quick Word on Rates -
Why I charge the rates below:
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Top-tier credentials: My undergraduate and master's degrees from a premier journalism school and award-winning reporting reflect my work ethic and credibility.
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Public health + federal experience: My time as a communication specialist ghostwriting for NIH institute directors uniquely qualifies me to work with experts, leaders, and professionals who need help telling complex personal stories with nuance.
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Narrative storytelling + interviewing strength: I've built an audience and won accolades for written storytelling, making me a trusted guide for first-time authors.
Memoir Options and Rates
Full-Length Memoir Ghostwriting
A 6–9 month collaboration to turn your story into a book. I handle interviewing, research, drafting, and revisions.
Rate: Starts at $35,000
Payment Schedule: 30% at beginning of project, 20% at detailed chapter outline, 30% at final draft delivery, and 10% after one round of feedback incorporation. Additional edits or rewrites will incur an extra fee commensurate to level of effort and agreed upon by both parties.
Example Process:
1. Discovery call (book a 30-minute call with me)
2. Rate, timeline, and estimated deliverable schedule
3. Interviews & story mapping - consists of several one-hour recorded interviews where I'll ask guiding questions to dig into what makes your story special. This process can take anywhere between one week and several months, depending on the type of story and level of detail desired.
4. Chapter outline
5. Drafts & feedback
6. Final manuscript delivery
Partial Memoir or Legacy Book
Shorter life story projects for private or family distribution. Ideal for milestone reflections or multi-generational stories.
Rate: Varies by project, but generally starts at $10,000
Payment Schedule: 30% at beginning of project, 30% at book outline and 10-page sample, 30% at final draft delivery. One free light edit included. Additional edits or rewrites will incur an extra fee commensurate to level of effort and agreed upon by both parties.
Developmental Editing & Coaching
Already writing? I’ll help you shape your manuscript or support you chapter by chapter.
Rate: Starts at $150/hour or custom retainer.
Book Publishing Package
Ready to get your finished manuscript into the public's hands? I'll help you get it there by creating a polished proposal for submission to agents or traditional publishers. Looking to self-publish? I can help with that too.
Rates vary depending on desired publishing path. Set up a call with me to discuss.
Let's Bring Your Story to Life.
Fill out the contact form with any questions or additional details, or click here to schedule a 30-minute discovery call with me.