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Working with a Ghostwriter....

  • Writer: caryn kennedy
    caryn kennedy
  • Jun 23, 2019
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 16

Working with a ghostwriter for your memoir can be a powerful and transformative choice—especially if you have a story worth telling but aren’t sure how to tell it. Here are the key reasons to consider hiring a ghostwriter:

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1. Bring Your Story to Life—Professionally

You may have lived an extraordinary life, but turning memories into a compelling narrative is a skill. A ghostwriter can:

  • Shape your experiences into a story arc

  • Create emotional depth and narrative flow

  • Write with clarity, tone, and style that matches your voice

2. Save Time and Energy

Writing a book is time-consuming and mentally demanding. A ghostwriter helps you:

  • Avoid writer’s block and endless rewrites

  • Stay on track and meet publishing deadlines

  • Focus on storytelling while they handle the structure and prose

3. Capture Your Voice Authentically

A good ghostwriter doesn’t write for you—they write as you. Through interviews, notes, and conversations, they ensure your personality, tone, and perspective shine through.

4. Turn Memories into Meaning

Ghostwriters help you:

  • Reflect on key life events and identify themes

  • Find the universal meaning in your personal story

  • Make your memoir resonate with readers beyond your circle

5. Navigate the Publishing Process

Many ghostwriters are also experienced in publishing. They can:

  • Prepare your manuscript for agents or publishers

  • Offer guidance on self-publishing options

  • Connect you with editors, designers, and marketers

6. Make It Actually Happen

A memoir is often a lifelong dream—but life gets in the way. A ghostwriter can finally bring that dream to the finish line with:

  • Motivation

  • Accountability

  • Professional results

In Short:

You bring the life. They bring the words. Working with a ghostwriter lets you share your legacy, your lessons, and your truth—without the overwhelm of doing it alone.


 
 
 

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