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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United Kingdom
Senior
Gillian M
Gillian was born and brought up in Lancashire where she trained as a teacher, graduating from Lancaster University. Writing is her first love; she is now a full-time author. Gillian believes that we are the ancestors of tomorrow and it is vital that our stories are recorded. Gillian loves entertaining, her garden, history and the arts. She reads voraciously and writes copiously. She lives with her husband and son, four cats and two dogs in an old Victorian house in the heart of rural Snowdonia.
United Kingdom
Premium
Hilda K
After gaining a BA (Hons) in English, Hilda studied newspaper journalism. She has had a career as a journalist and communications professional for over 20 years that has taken her to 50 countries, a visit to Chernobyl and Bosnia and working on a global campaign to ban landmines spearheaded by Princess Diana. Hilda is the author of three children’s picture books in the Donna and Dermot series, a memoir and co-author of three anthologies of poetry. She relaxes by singing in a choir, reading, yoga, meditation and hiking.
United Kingdom
Senior
Mark F
Mark has loved creative writing for as long as he can remember, with short stories published in diverse outlets, from Scotland to Canada. He has also ghostwritten many biographies, recently completing a memoir based on his own mental health experiences. Passionate about the crucial role storytelling plays in maintaining wellbeing and preserving memories, he has been invited to promote his work in schools, community groups, prisons, and in radio interviews. Away from his laptop he loves music – his claim to fame was his band once playing a session on BBC Radio 1.
Canada
Senior
Shreya K
Shreya’s birth outside of her home country in Singapore was a portentous one, setting her up for a life of travel. Growing up in the multicultural milieu of six countries, listening to people’s stories, their way of life became a way for her to integrate into new places. She ultimately combined her two grand passions for life and people by graduating with degrees in philosophy and journalism, giving her a platform to tell reflective and empowering stories. Her work has been published in VICE, Huffpost, The Independent, and others. She’s also a yoga teacher, poet, self-certified philosopher, and a firm believer of savoring every bit of life till its very last drop.
United Kingdom
Damien P
As a professional writer and editor for 12 years, Damien’s clients have included CEOs, COOs, credentialed academics, and award-winning filmmakers. He also spent more than ten years producing scripts and novels for an independent film company based in Amman, Jordan. At the outset of his career, Damien taught European history, academic writing, and political science in the Far East. During recent years, Damien has switched to online writing, providing creators like HistoryMarch, the History Guy, and Vox Stoica with video scripts that have accumulated tens of millions of views.
United Kingdom
Senior
Isobel I
Being banned as a pre-teen from the hysteria of a Bay City Rollers concert was pivotal for Isobel’s journalistic career in teen mags, then national women’s titles, before sidestepping into sports writing and an action-packed decade as international rugby media manager. Now extending her editorial reach into travel and the arts – alongside passions for her voluntary communications role with football’s Homeless World Cup and researching her family history – one common thread runs throughout: she just loves listening to people.
United Kingdom
Senior
Adam F
Adam has worked as a Writer, Director and Performer in theatre for 20 years and has been involved in over 50 professional shows that have toured the UK and Europe. Currently writing his third novel manuscript while studying a Creative Writing MA at Bath Spa University, Adam enjoys exploring the realms of reality and imagination that speak of human relationships and the tiny, glowing moments in life. Adam is an avid reader and music lover who also enjoys the beauty and wonder of landscape and sea.
United Kingdom
Senior
Denise T
Denise is a journalist specialising in magazine features and feature interviews, with over twenty years experience working in PR. Denise is also an author with two books to her name: ‘Broken Wand’ a novel and, ‘Working Mothers: The Essential Guide’ a nonfiction. Denise studied for a BA (Hons) in English Literature with Media and a Masters in Text and Performance Studies. In her spare time she likes to read widely (fiction and nonfiction), enjoy cultural events, and walks with her dog in the Sussex countryside.
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
Senior
Lorraine L
Lorraine has always been creative. In fact, at the age of thirteen, she won first prize in a songwriting competition. Before becoming a writer, Lorraine worked as a nurse, receiving university qualifications from both Dublin and Galway City. Her passion for writing has taken on a whole new level in recent years. She self-published her childhood memoir in 2020 and her adult memoir in 2021. Lorraine is truly an altruistic writer combining compassion with professional editing. She now works as a freelance author, specialising in memoir creation.
United Kingdom
Senior
Suad K
Suad is a British-Nigerian writer, photographer and programmer. She hopes to use her writing to show that this world is so diverse; there are many ways in which people choose to live their lives. In 2017, she co-authored a book titled, <i>Soulful Stories: of Hope, Love and Light</i>, a compilation of short stories by Muslim individuals from all walks of life. Two of her novels-in-progress were shortlisted for the Stylist Prize for Feminist Fiction 2021 and FAB Prize 2021 respectively. She co-hosts the <i>Bookversations</i> podcast with her friend, where they have reflective conversations inspired by books.
United Kingdom
Premium
Rhiannon H
Rhiannon is a published author with Penguin Random House and worked in non-fiction publishing for many years before becoming a freelance editor and ghost-writer. History enthrals her, from Regency sea captains’ diaries to stories of the social fallout from 20th century conflicts. Since learning about her Cornish and German ancestors who arrived in Australia in the nineteenth century, and great-grandparents who lived in India during the British Raj, she’s been fascinated by family histories. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, she now lives in London.
United Kingdom
Senior
Alison C
After studying English at Oxford University, Alison worked in BBC Radio making sound effects, mixing & editing. She learned the art of telling stories from the hundreds of scripts that passed through her hands. In 2004 she began writing short fiction and serials, and her work is published about 70 times a year in magazines including Woman’s Weekly and The People’s Friend. Shaping the past is her speciality; she tries not to get lost in the research… Downtime involves long-distance swimming and cooking, though not at the same time.
Netherlands
Junior
Cleo B
Cleo heeft Nederlandse literatuur en samenleving gestudeerd aan de Vu. Sindsdien is ze begonnen als tekstschrijver en beeldmaker. Voordat ze de Nederlandse Literatuur ging bestuderen, studeerde ze Illustratie design aan de HKU, ze vindt tekst en beeld dan ook allebei erg interessant.
United Kingdom
Premium
Rebecca C
Rebecca is a writer and documentary-maker and was one of the first writers to join our pool. Alongside writing, she directs and produces observational documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4. While studying English and Drama at Queen Mary, University of London, she trained as a helpline counsellor and worked as a journalist for a mental health magazine. Rebecca grew up in the Nottinghamshire countryside surrounded by dogs, cats and a family of six; being one of triplets. She is a keen swimmer, rock climber and photographer.
United Kingdom
Junior
Penny M
Penny came to life story writing by way of teaching, community arts and Civil Celebrancy, as well as volunteering with Samaritans and Cruse. As a Celebrant she’s written several hundred life stories, and she knows how to listen and help people tell their stories in a vivid and compelling way. Fascinated by the myriad of ways human beings respond and grow through their experiences, Penny loves working with people to create an authentic 'word picture' of their life. At home, she greatly enjoys the soap-opera lives of her twelve rare breed hens.
Senior
Mai N
As a bilingual Vietnamese-English writer with 5+ years of experience, Mai has created and translated content spanning marketing, education, and life stories. She believes in the timeless power of words to connect, inspire, and endure beyond moments. Her passion lies in creating writing that lives, breathes, and continues to speak long after it’s read. Every project is an opportunity to shape meaning and share the quiet magic that only words can hold.
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
Developmental Editor
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Hugh Barker
Hugh Barker is a freelance editor and writer. He has 23 years of publishing experience, specifically within commissioning, editing, writing, selling and creating books. He is currently working on a range of freelance writing and editing projects (including titles on humour, popular science, history and business) for publishers including Ebury, Atlantic, Michael O’Mara, Constable & Robinson and Elwin Street. His most recent in-house post was as Publishing Director (Adult) for Michael O'Mara Books, managing a hugely profitable list of commercial titles ranging across practical art, biography, business, popular science, humour, gift and trivia, business, self-help, design, reference. Prior to this, he was commissioning editor for the Constable list (now part of Hachette), as well as acquiring additional fiction and non-fiction titles for special sales channels.
United Kingdom
Senior
Rebecca B
Rebecca travelled the world swapping reiki-healing sessions for interviews with interesting people. Her adventures became her first book, Travelling Light and Dark. Following her Journalism degree, she worked at a newspaper for ten years and more recently completed her master’s degree in Creative Writing at The University of Lincoln. She will empathetically hold space for your story, then creatively craft your life adventures into a book to treasure forever.
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
Developmental Editor
Marcella Edwards
Marcella Edwards (UK) began her publishing career at Vintage Random House, where she worked on the paperback list. She moved to HarperCollins and then to Penguin, where she worked on the Classics list. She then moved to the PFD literary agency, where she represented a wide range of authors. Marcella has worked with many brilliant writers, including William Trevor, Desmond Morris, Jeanette Winterson, Simon King and Sinead O’Connor.
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
Mary G
After training as a journalist on local newspapers in Birmingham, Mary moved to London where she spent five years at the Daily Telegraph and 17 years at The Times as a writer and editor. She gave up her career in the capital in 2007 to raise her daughter, adopted from an orphanage in Russia. Mary still writes extensively for newspapers and magazines about family dilemmas, women’s issues, adoption and human interest stories. She has written several life stories for friends and family, often to commemorate milestone birthdays and wedding anniversaries.
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