Autobiography Writing Services for Your Life Story
Our autobiography writing services help you record your life story in a book you will be proud of. A ghostwriter can interview you and write it in your voice, or a coach can guide you as you write it yourself. So your experiences, lessons and memories are kept for generations.
Who Our Autobiography Writing Services Are For
Everyone has a life story worth telling. The question is who you are telling it for.
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Family Legacy Books
First, many clients write for children and grandchildren, so family history is never lost.
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Business Founders
Next, founders and leaders share how they built their companies and what they learned along the way.
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Public Figures
We also help athletes, artists and public servants tell their full story in their own words.
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Remarkable Lives
Finally, some people have simply lived through extraordinary times. We help them share it with readers everywhere.
Ghostwriting or Coaching for Your Autobiography
Writing a whole life takes time and care. So we offer flexible ways to work, based on how much help you want.
Autobiography Ghostwriting
Your ghostwriter holds a series of relaxed interviews, then writes your story in your voice. Meanwhile, you review each chapter.
Writing Coaching
Prefer to write it yourself? In that case, your coach helps you plan, write and revise, with regular feedback.
Research and Timelines
We also build timelines, check dates and research places and events, so your story is accurate.
Photos and Documents
Finally, we help you choose photos, letters and keepsakes to include, and place them in the finished book.
Leave a Story for Those Who Follow
Your experiences are a gift. An autobiography makes sure they are never lost.
How We Write Your Autobiography
You always know which stage your book is at and who is working on it.
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Getting to Know You
First, we talk about your life, your goals for the book and who will read it.
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Life Interviews
Next, we hold a series of interviews, in person or online, at a pace that suits you.
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Outline and Timeline
Then we organize your story into chapters and a clear timeline.
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Writing and Review
After that, we write each chapter, and you review it and suggest changes.
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Design and Print
Finally, we design and print your book, for family or for publishing worldwide.
An Autobiography That Reads Like a Story
A good autobiography is more than a list of dates and events. Instead, it reads like a story, with turning points, people you loved and lessons you learned. Our autobiography writing services help you find those threads and weave them together.
We work with clients of every age, including many in their seventies, eighties and beyond. For example, interviews can happen at home, by phone or by video call, whatever feels easiest.
Want to focus on one chapter of your life instead? See our memoir writing services. When your book is ready, our biography publishing team and our book printing services can turn it into beautiful printed copies.
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Autobiography Writing FAQs
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How long does it take to write an autobiography?
Usually, autobiographies take five to ten months, depending on length and how many interviews we need.
Do I need to be a good writer?
No. With ghostwriting, you simply talk and we write. With coaching, we help you build your writing skills as you go.
Can you write an autobiography for a parent or grandparent?
Yes. Many families gift this service. We interview your loved one and write their story in their voice.
Can you include photos?
Yes. In fact, we can scan and place photos, letters and documents throughout the book.
Can I print just a few copies for family?
Yes. We can print a small run of beautiful copies, or publish the book for all readers if you prefer.
How much do your autobiography writing services cost?
We quote each project on its own, based on length, interviews and printing needs. Ask for a free quote.
Get a Quote for Autobiography Writing
Share a few details about your story and goals. We will reply within two business days.
- A personal reply from an editor, not a sales team
- Your manuscript is kept confidential
- A clear quote with no obligation
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