The Largest Selection of Specialist Writers In The World
With the largest selection of specialist writers in the world, we can match you with the perfect biographer for your book based on your background, goals, personality and location. You can work with junior, senior and premium writers.
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Netherlands
Senior
Annemiek E
‘Het leest alsof mijn moeder er weer even is, alsof ik haar weer hoor praten.’ Mijn wens is om het unieke in ieder mens te ontdekken en te verwoorden. Dat bracht mij tot schrijverschap. Ruim vijftig levensportretten heb ik inmiddels op mijn naam staan. Mijn kracht? Oog en oor voor mensen, openheid creëren, en beeldend schrijven. Mijn werk leest daardoor als een persoonlijke documentaire. Naast schrijver ben ik zelfstandig bedrijfspsycholoog en coach in Amsterdam.
United Kingdom
Junior
Helen F
As a published author of several books, two of which were oral histories, articles and short stories, Helen is adept at engaging people into relaying their stories in a relaxed and interesting manner. A Diploma in Creative Writing from the Regent Academy, London and a background as a legal secretary, has given Helen the skills to write professionally and precisely. Free time is spent researching her Italian ancestor from newspaper archives, online resources and original material; sewing with her vintage machines; enjoying time with the family exploring the outdoors, driving and maintaining their classic vehicles.
United Kingdom
Senior
Susanna M
A lover of plants and prose, Susanna remembers as a child delivering her finished poems to the study for her Dad to review them. These formative moments of learning to write have stayed with Susanna and inspire her in her work with children to do the same. As an experienced teacher, she has promoted nature & the outdoors in primary schools for many years. When out of the garden, she is writing about it. Having studied English Literature & French at the University of Sussex, her love of language and reading continues to this day. She has worked as a copywriter for travel companies, and has published articles for the RHS and the British Council.
United Kingdom
Junior
Kat M
Kat holds a PgDip in Professional Writing and has written for the BFI, British Council and Oxford University Press. She honed her interviewing skills through her role as editor of the UK Film Council’s Film Street website. Kat is a retired baton twirler and a former primary school teacher who enjoys running and researching family histories. Kat loves storytelling in all its forms: she reads voraciously, loves art, film and theatre and is a playwright. She can’t wait to capture your voice and enable you to share your unique story.
United Kingdom
Junior
Rosemary ME
Rosemary trained as an actor, then became a teacher of drama and speech. Between lessons, she began writing fiction and taking creative writing courses, including at the Open University. Reading Alison Weir’s books about medieval and Tudor women was a turning point; facts can be more extraordinary than fiction. Currently, Rosemary writes about personal finance for the web, the stuff of everyday life. Her favourite biography is Virginia Woolf’s Flush, an account of the life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s dog.
United Kingdom
Premium
Ian M
After university, Ian trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and worked successfully as an actor. Inspired by the words of great writers such as Shakespeare, Coward and Rattigan, he ran a new-writing theatre company at The Young Vic Studio, writing and directing ten plays. He wrote a book based on this experience, <em>Special Talents, Special Needs</em>, which was translated into several languages. He went on to write for the Guardian, the Independent, the Wall Street Journal et al. People’s stories fascinate Ian and profiles are one of his greatest passions.
Netherlands
Senior
Carl S
Carl is geboren in Beiroet en groeide op in Libanon, Egypte en Syrië. Als buitenlandverslaggever van het Algemeen Dagblad reisde hij het Midden-Oosten en andere delen van de wereld af, en schreef hij honderden reportages, interviews, analyses en achtergronden. Tegenwoordig is hij freelance vertaler en journalist. Hij heeft een roman (‘Mijn beeldschone aandoening’) op zijn naam staan, en een non-fictieboek over de wereld van de islam. Hij houdt van een rustig en toch zinderend leven: heel veel lezen, ook veel schrijven, beetje wandelen en bij tijd en wijle erg lekker eten.
United Kingdom
Senior
Clare P
Clare’s interest in the written word is evident from her BA in English Literature, MA in Creative Writing, and previous careers working in an independent bookshop and as a proof-reader and production editor. She has been longlisted and shortlisted for international short-story competitions, and has a novel in embryonic stage. With considerable experience as a ghostwriter, she prides herself on adapting to people from all walks of life, and all ages. Her compassion, combined with her big fat sense of humour, has proved to be invaluable when working with those who wish to leave a written narrative of their lives.
United Kingdom
Premium
Paddy M
Paddy has written for the Guardian, Observer, Independent and Telegraph. He was born in the Middle East, an experience that led to an insatiable wanderlust that’s seen him live in New York and travel to destinations as far flung as Eritrea, Ethiopia and Syria. These days, with two daughters, he’s more likely to be found in Devon, working on the third in his series of conspiracy thrillers (published by Fahrenheit Press), or practising as a psychotherapist. Paddy’s a great listener with a deep interest in what makes people tick.
United Kingdom
Senior
Eve G
Eve is a singer-songwriter from the North Wales coast. Her writing took her South to Cardiff, where she studied a degree in English Literature and joined a band. Her musical roots and love of poetry gives her writing a lyrical, visual quality. Eve lives in South Wales surrounded by nature, where she is working on an album and learning to surf. She likes to ask questions.
Netherlands
Junior
Shanna P
Shanna studeerde Taal- en Letterkunde (Nederlands – Duits) aan de Universiteit van Antwerpen en behaalde daarna een Master Meertalige Communicatie. In de jaren die daarop volgden werkte ze als Sales Representative. In haar vrije tijd las ze fictie en non-fictie boeken, was ze vast proeflezer voor een bevriend auteur en schreef ze zelf kortverhalen. Vorig jaar besloot ze dat ze van haar hobby haar beroep wilde maken. Begin dit jaar behaalde ze een diploma Copywriting. Haar interesses gaan uit naar psychologie, spiritualiteit en zelfverwezenlijking.
United Kingdom
Senior
Neil R
Neil was born in London in 1971. He has published five true crime non-fiction books with publishers including Random House, and writes for several national newspapers and websites. Neil is a member of the National Union of Journalists as well as the Crime Writers’ Association. He has also worked as a freelance English teacher for some years, and has worked abroad in several countries. He lives in London, spending time with his girlfriend Tracy and her daughter Shana. He enjoys meeting people from all backgrounds, reading, watching films and swimming (but doesn’t do that enough).
United Kingdom
Junior
Florence G
Having studied History and Sociology at the University of Cambridge, Florence has been working with Members of Parliament and charities to try to change the world for the better. But, with her own book, Lessons I Have Unlearned, published by John Hunt in 2021, it’s the power of stories to change our perspectives and shape our world which fascinates her most. She has written, edited and ghost-written for national, local and trade press as well as academic journals.
United Kingdom
Junior
Oliver M
After graduating from Oxford with a degree in French and Russian, Ollie has been learning more languages in the few years since. He has lived and worked abroad in several different countries, and has been writing pretty much constantly. He has produced short stories and a novel, as well as some travel writing. He is also a published translator of Georgian short fiction. Ollie runs the ‘Ollie and Sebastian’ YouTube channel with his friend Sebastian, which has taken them to a war zone and a country that doesn’t officially exist.
United Kingdom
Junior
Jayne S
Jayne has always lived in London; her academic direction being English Literature. She attended The University of Westminster and later worked in advertising as a copywriter. Her engrained enthusiasm to write led her to dedicate her abilities to construct personal accounts into characterful, yet notable biographies. Jayne recently interviewed her grandmother who at 94, may sadly soon lose the ability to engage and communicate her memories. With a list of poignant questions stemming from childhood memories, Jayne recognises the value of hearing her story.
United Kingdom
Premium
Michael S
Michael, a former university lecturer, has a PhD in Creative Writing. He’s written seven books and been published internationally. He wrote a regular column (‘Good Country’) for the magazine Adelaide Review. He’s created a writing program for South Australian prisoners, ‘Life Sentences’, and wrote a book with his daughter Olivia, One Dream Ago: The Beatles South Australian Connections. As a Beatles superfan/supertragic, he was thrilled to edit the autobiography of George Harrison’s sister Lou. He loves speaking to people, finding out what makes them unique and then writing their stories.
United Kingdom
Senior
Claire M
Claire has been writing professionally for 13 years. After graduating from the University of Derby with a BA in English, she trained as a Journalist and worked for local newspapers – the Lichfield Mercury, Tamworth Herald and Sutton Coldfield Observer. She went on to work as a Features Writer, Copywriter and Editor for various companies around Birmingham and Staffordshire. She’s now a Freelance Copywriter, working from home in Lichfield with her husband, two small children and lovely rescued greyhound.
United Kingdom
Senior
Victoria L
Victoria is a former intensive care nurse who has been fascinated by the stories people have shared with her about their lives over the years, their struggles, regrets and joys. Now a journalist and writer, Victoria combines her natural empathy with her creative ability to help you reach for the words you want to say to craft a lasting memoir for generations to come.
United Kingdom
Senior
Sharlene M
Sharlene is an experienced writer and former educator who is adept at teasing out the funny little anecdotes you’d almost forgotten. She is patient and sensitive with other people’s histories and likes to rebuild them with care. As an author of original fiction for learners, educational materials for teachers, articles for parents, lifestyle pieces and the odd children’s book, writing is simply the thing that she does best. Born in London, Sharlene grew up listening to her parents’ colourful tales of childhoods in Malaysia and Kenya. She believes that real life holds the very best stories and that sharing them is the ultimate legacy.
United Kingdom
Senior
Clancy W
Clancy is an award-winning communicator, copywriter, writer, performer and presenter. With all the strands of her career tied together by the thread of storytelling, she loves nothing more than weaving a good yarn. Her presenting and interviewing experience includes hosting and interviewing guests for BBC local radio and television shows, and compering large scale events with high profile guest speakers. Her writing for the page and stage includes credits for Leeds Playhouse, Reuters, as well as hundreds of ghostwritten articles, blogs and features for national, local and international media outlets.
United Kingdom
Senior
Elizabeth M
Liz has been writing all her life, and made it her profession in 2012 working as a copywriter, ghostwriter and creative editor. The holder of a first-class honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing with English Literature, and having attained a distinction in her Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing and Publication, she is currently working on her PhD in Creative Writing. Liz is immersed in every aspect of writing: teaching, writing and critiquing in the field. Liz is fascinated with historical and contemporary biography, as well as fiction. When not writing she loves crafting; trying her hand at sketching and painting; and photography.
United Kingdom
Junior
Stephanie
Stephanie is a Creative Writing BA graduate with a 1st class degree, specialising in non-fiction. After her dissertation, focused on her great-aunt’s experiences in a Russian gulag, Stephanie worked as a freelancer: writing for video games, translating from French to English, personal comedic tales and accounts of experienced trauma. She wrote her first book aged 7, stappling the pages together and scribbling in an ISBN number on the back. Needless to say, writing is her passion. Stephanie is currently studying an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Hull.
United Kingdom
Senior
Rosie P
Rosie is a novelist and yoga teacher. When she isn’t writing, she is either boxing in London Fields or teaching maths to thirteen-year-olds. Rosie studied English at Cambridge University and her first novel, What Red Was – the story of a young woman overcoming the trauma of sexual assault – was published by Vintage in 2019. Rosie has written for Red Magazine and the Paris Review, and is an adamant believer in the power of narrative as a means of both processing and celebrating the extraordinary experience that is being human.
United Kingdom
Premium
Francis W
Francis used to be found roaming Southeast Asia, where he lived and worked as a journalist for six years, writing for The Guardian, TIME and others. He published his first book in 2017, on the genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and now lives back in London where he continues to write. He has a deep love of the craft of storytelling, and uses journalism as an excuse to sit for hours and talk with people about the worlds they inhabit.
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