Autobiography & memoir writers for hire.

An autobiography and memoir are often thought of as the same kind of book but they’re two different kinds of stories, and we at ManuscriptMan write both. An autobiography is a comprehensive life story, told chronologically from birth to the present, while a memoir covers a specific period in someone’s life. Think of a memoir almost like a movie that has a beginning, middle, and end, but is often not the whole story from birth.

A biography is different from an autobiography in that it is written by someone other than the subject of the story. Therefore, it can be told in the third person versus an autobiography which is always told in the first person. Of course, we are biography writers, too! By default, we operate as ghostwriters, meaning our involvement in writing your book is kept secret.

It really all depends on your goal and what you want to convey. Memoirs are typically written to tell the story of personal or professional struggle, overcoming obstacles, or surviving adversity. Many celebrities and public figures have written memoirs to help other people who might be suffering from something they’ve endured and survived. For example, someone who is a recovering alcoholic or was close to death from a drug overdose might write a memoir from that period in their lives to help others in the same situation.

Sports stars are known to write memoirs that cover their climb to the top. Many started from nothing or had to work super hard at their sport to make it. It gives hope to kids who have a dream but who might not quite be at the top of their game…yet. Or maybe their families can’t afford the equipment for the sport. Memoirs are typically inspirational and very emotional.

Some personal stories are found in religious revelations. We often get calls from those who have experienced the life-changing touch of the holy spirit and they want to offer their testimony in book form.

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