The
Chronicler
Ghostwriting for Memoirs & Autobiographies
Your life, your voice, your story,
crafted into a compelling narrative with care and discretion.
Every life contains stories worth telling; moments of courage, loss, transformation, and hard-won wisdom. But writing a memoir or autobiography can feel overwhelming. Where should it begin? How much detail is too much? How do you turn a lifetime of memories into a narrative that flows?
The Chronicler is where your experiences become a clear, engaging, professionally written story. You bring the memories; I bring the craft, the structure, and the commitment to honouring your voice on every page.
The Creation
At the end of the ghostwriting process, you receive a manuscript that captures your story with clarity, emotional truth, and a voice that feels unmistakably your own. Your memories, experiences, and perspective are shaped into a coherent narrative — one that flows, resonates, and does justice to the journey you’ve lived.
The finished work will be:
• Authentic in voice — written to sound like you, not like an editor in disguise
• Structured with intention — chapters shaped around themes, turning points, and emotional rhythm
• Clear and engaging — polished prose that reads naturally and holds a reader’s attention
• Faithful to your experiences — grounded in your memories, facts, and perspective
• Professionally written — cohesive, consistent, and ready for publishing or for private family sharing
Whether you’re preserving your story for loved ones or preparing a manuscript for publication, The Chronicler leaves you with a memoir that feels complete, meaningful, and genuinely yours.
The PRocess
You begin by sharing your goals: why you want to tell your story, who it’s for, and how you’d like it to feel — inspiring, reflective, humorous, cathartic, or something else entirely.
From there, the process unfolds in clear stages:
1. Interviews & Story Gathering
We meet regularly (online or through email) so I can understand your experiences, voice, and perspective. You control what you share and what you choose to leave out.
2. Story Mapping
I shape your experiences into a narrative structure — themes, chapters, key events, and emotional arcs.
3. First Drafts
I begin writing your memoir in your voice, sharing chapters with you as they’re drafted.
4. Revisions & Refinement
You review each section, offer feedback, clarify details, correct timelines, or adjust tone. I revise accordingly.
5. The Final Manuscript
You receive a fully polished memoir — clean, coherent, and truly yours.
Your story remains in your control at all times.
Collaboration Style
Because ghostwriting is personal, you choose how closely we work together:
Continuous Collaboration
Regular meetings, chapter discussions, and real-time adjustments.
Post-Interview Drafting
You share your story in a few deep conversations, and I handle everything else until it’s ready for review.
Both paths lead to a manuscript that reflects you with accuracy and heart.
What’s Included
• A fully ghostwritten manuscript (length dependent on your story and needs)
• Regular interviews (text, audio, or video — whatever you prefer)
• Narrative shaping: identifying themes, structure, and turning points
• Voice matching: writing in a tone that reflects how you naturally speak
• Draft-by-draft development with opportunities for feedback
• Research assistance (timelines, dates, context, factual background)
• Editing and refinement throughout the process
• Final polished manuscript ready for publication or private family use
Ghostwriting is intimate work — transparency, trust, and communication guide every step.
Price & Turnaround
Price:
Ghostwriting memoirs is highly individual, so pricing depends on length and depth. Most projects fall between €3,000–€12,000, depending on the scope.
Turnaround:
Typically 3–9 months, depending on interview frequency and manuscript length.
FAQs
Do I need to know where to start?
No — that’s part of the process. We’ll discover the shape of your story together.
Do you handle sensitive or difficult topics?
Yes — with discretion and respect.
Will the manuscript sound like me?
Yes — the writing will be tailored to your voice, ensuring it reads authentically as your story.
How do you gather my story details?
Through interviews, written materials, and any notes or documents you provide.
Will my story remain private?
Absolutely. Confidentiality is guaranteed, and the finished work is entirely yours.
Do I own the rights to the manuscript?
Yes — as the client, you retain full ownership and authorship of the completed work.
Many clients describe this process as finally finding the words they couldn’t manage on their own. Their memories feel clearer, their voice more confident, and their story becomes something they’re proud to share. The Chronicler helps transform lived experience into lasting narrative.
