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Memoir Resource Center

The Memoir Hub

Everything about turning a life into a book that lasts. I’ve ghostwritten memoirs for people who were sure their story wasn’t interesting enough, then watched them hold the finished book and change their minds.

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This hub is laid out in chapters, from whether to write a memoir at all to where to start, family and legal risk, memoirs with a purpose, and working with a ghostwriter. When you’re ready to talk about your own story, see my ghostwriting services or start smaller with the Book Discovery Intensive.

1. Should you write a memoir at all?

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2. How to start writing a memoir

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3. Writing about family without a lawsuit

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4. Memoir for a purpose: gifts, founders and veterans

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5. Why your memoir can't wait

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6. Working with a memoir ghostwriter

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7. Memoirs and life stories on this site

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Thinking about a book of your own? Start with the Ghostwriting Hub. Related: Writing Hub, Writing in Tampa Bay, Publishing & Marketing Hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my life interesting enough for a memoir?
Almost certainly, and the question is slightly wrong. What makes a memoir work is a clear theme and honest specifics. A dramatic life isn’t required.
What is the difference between a memoir and an autobiography?
An autobiography covers a whole life in order. A memoir covers the part of a life that carries one theme or question.
Can I write about my family without getting sued?
Usually, if you tell the truth as you remember it and don’t state provably false things as fact. Changing names helps with privacy but doesn’t protect you from a defamation claim.
How long does a ghostwritten memoir take?
Most take four to eight months from the first interview to a finished manuscript, depending on length and how much material already exists.

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Richard Lowe, professional ghostwriter

Richard Lowe is a professional ghostwriter and author with 113+ books authored and 54+ ghostwritten. Before writing full time he spent 33 years in enterprise technology, including 20 years as Director of Computer Operations and Technical Services at Trader Joe's. He writes nonfiction, fiction and memoir, and works with executives and experts on books that build authority.

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