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.
All writers
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.
Netherlands
Senior
Neda N
Neda has been telling stories with her work from the very beginning: first in TV, then in print and online. Fascinated with language and the possibilities it creates, it has taken her on many adventures: she has worked as a journalist in London, Sofia, Paris and Istanbul, an academic copywriter for Cambridge University, and is now teaching in Brussels. Her writing is published internationally in the London Review of Books and VICE, among others, and her literary translations can be found in bookshops in the UK and Bulgaria.
United Kingdom
Senior
Stephen D
Stephen attributes his love of words to his childhood years as a bookworm, hiding from the complexities of the adult world around him. Ironically, his chosen career took him in the opposite direction. Through journalism, he delved into the darkest corners of the psyche, interviewing both monsters and saints. His passion for helping others tell their stories led to a slew of awards and hundreds of stories, including magazine articles in the UK, hard-hitting journalism for regional papers in the American Midwest, and stories for the international edition of The Guardian.
United Kingdom
Premium
Anthony S
Anthony started standup comedy at sixteen years old. He has appeared on Comedy Central and sold television scripts to 20th Century Fox, Castlerock Entertainment, and the FX network. Anthony holds an MFA from Columbia University and has ghostwritten award-winning memoirs, novels, and poetry collections. For ten years, he taught gifted kids in Colorado. He now lives in London with his fiancée and their rescue dog, Sunny.
United Kingdom
Junior
Samira E
Samira is a qualified and accomplished English tutor and freelance content writer with many years experience in higher educational establishments across the UK and for the British Council in Northern Sudan. Prior to this, a professional career in both Broadcast and Print Journalism working for Al Jazeera International (London), BBC London FM, and the BBC World Service, included travel to various places in Europe and Africa. Samira’s expertise in writing ranges from Culture, Relationships, and Travel & Lifestyle.
United Kingdom
Senior
Victoria S
Victoria is a self-published young adult fantasy author from Manchester. After pursuing biomedical science at university, she soon realised how much she missed reading and writing, which led her to complete both an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in English Literature. Since then, Victoria has gained valuable experience in writing, marketing and editorial roles. Alongside ghostwriting, she currently works at a cat shelter as an animal care assistant and is studying to become a qualified therapist. Victoria approaches each StoryTerrace book with empathy and compassion, always recognising the beauty in every person’s story. As someone who is neurodivergent, she has a deep appreciation for how complex and unique the human mind can be. She treats every client as an individual, offering the care, patience and understanding they deserve.
United Kingdom
Senior
Rosia C
Rosia is a freelance biographer, writer and editor with particular interests in oral history and African history. She graduated with a First in History from the University of Sheffield and completed an MSc in African Studies at the University of Edinburgh in 2010, graduating with Distinction. Her short fiction has been longlisted for Radio 4’s Opening Lines and for a Carve Esoteric Award, and she has won prizes for her travel writing. She believes that everyone carries a unique and fascinating story, and one that deserves to be told.
United Kingdom
Junior
Fiona B
Fiona’s passion for words was born in childhood, as she made up bedtime stories to help her brother sleep – though sometimes they kept him awake instead! She has a Master’s degree in English, and spent years honing her skills as a copywriter, then as creative director, at top international advertising agencies like BBDO, Young & Rubicam, and Ogilvy & Mather. Since moving to the UK from South Africa in 2019 (and staying at home like the rest of the world), she has rediscovered the art of storytelling purely for the love of it.
United Kingdom
Premium
Tiffany C
Tiffany is a bilingual, prize-nominated writer, who grew up in Hong Kong and moved to London at sixteen. After receiving her MSc in Strategic Marketing from Imperial College, she worked as a digital marketer for several years, before transitioning to writing full-time. She has completed two novels since, one of which was “highly commended” in Faber & Faber’s Fab prize in 2020. As a plant-based vegan, Tiffany is a huge advocate for sustainability and wellbeing, and now copywrites and creates content for change makers and kind businesses.
Netherlands
Senior
Peper H
In iedereen schuilt een goed verhaal. Een verhaal dat het verdient om gehoord, gedeeld en doorgegeven te worden. Peper vindt niks leuker dan mensen daarbij helpen. Ze studeerde Engels en Writing for Performance, maar verruilde al snel de fictie voor de werkelijkheid en belandde in de journalistiek. Veertien jaar lang werkte ze als televisiemaker, schrijver en eindredacteur voor RTL Nieuws en Eva Jinek. Sinds begin dit jaar heeft ze een bedrijf in persoonlijke videoportretten, maar het schrijven kan en wil ze niet loslaten.
Senior
Sally MW
Sally has long believed words have power. In addition to personal creative writing, she works on projects for business clients, shaping ideas and stories into engaging narratives. Sally finds collaboration when writing rewarding. Client trust in sharing their stories means treating those with care and integrity is of utmost importance. Curiosity, clarity, and accuracy underpin her writing. Holder of a Monash University Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Bachelor of Education from James Cook University in Australia, Sally lives in Dubai. She enjoys gardening, arts and crafts, walking and birdwatching.
United Kingdom
Senior
Olivia C
Olivia has long been a lover of prose and the power of words to elicit a feeling. Her enthusiasm was sparked by the stories her grandad told her as a little girl and it evolved into a full-time career as a writer and editor. Olivia has headed up editorial teams in London and Paris and more recently she has used her talents as a force for good in the environmental sector. When she’s not writing, Olivia can be found growing cut flowers - a pastime she finds enjoyable and frustrating in equal measures.
Netherlands
Senior
Saskia L
Saskia is journalist en tekstschrijver en heeft een speciale interesse voor het persoonlijke verhaal in zijn historische context. Hoe ontwikkelt een leven zich en welke rol speelt de tijdgeest daarin? Voor het Algemeen Dagblad schreef Saskia meer dan honderd afleveringen van de rubriek Van Wieg tot Graf, waarin ze nabestaanden het levensverhaal van hun dierbare liet vertellen. Haar grote interesse in geschiedenis kon ze voor die krant kwijt in de historische rubriek De Tijdreis. Saskia publiceerde twee boeken waarin het persoonlijke verhaal centraal staat. In Dordrecht, stad in oorlogstijd (2015, met co-auteur Caty Groen) komen ruim tachtig ouderen aan het woord die de Tweede Wereldoorlog meemaakten. En Dochters van Dordrecht (2020) bevat de levensverhalen van vrouwen uit de geschiedenis van Saskia’s woonplaats Dordrecht. Voor StoryTerrace schreef ze de afgelopen jaren meerdere levensverhalen en jubileumboeken. In de jubileumboeken over bedrijven of organisaties zocht Saskia ook naar persoonlijke verhalen die op de achtergrond spelen of speelden. Ze interviewde in en om Dordrecht eigenaren van oude familiebedrijven, zoals een chique herenmodezaak of de oudste zaadhandel van de stad. Ook een deurenfabrikant, een keukenboer, horecaondernemers, hoveniers, architecten, een voormalige circusbaas en vele anderen liet ze aan het woord.
United Kingdom
Premium
Michael H
Michael has been writing professionally since the early 1990’s. Published and syndicated around the world, he has worked as a columnist and contributor for The Guardian and other UK papers including The Sunday Times and the Mail on Sunday, is a magazine features writer. He has been a contributing editor at Esquire for over a decade, as well as working as a screenwriter, author, and teacher. As a journalist, Michael specializes in arts and creative coverage as well as real life reportage, interviews, profiles, and biography. He has a particular interest and experience in issues relating to mental health and psychology. He has both won and been shortlisted for journalism awards in the UK including PPA and PTC writer of the year. Accustomed to working with A list and emerging talent as both a journalist and collaborator, Michael has rewritten feature projects for Warner Brothers and Disney as well as independent productions.
United Kingdom
Junior
Vikki C
Vikki’s mantra in life is to create a meaningful connection for and with others, whether that is through reading personal anecdotes or encouraging honest discussion. She has learned, through years of yoga practice, that it is via vulnerability and authenticity our experiences resonate with those we wish to share ourselves with. Vikki’s journalism and history degree from Queen Mary, UoL, ignited her curiosity, exploration and love for storytelling. Her writing work, and work with parents and their babies, aims to help others discover and take pride in their own voice.
United Kingdom
Premium
Patric M
Patric is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author and ghostwriter whose work has been read by millions, both in print and online. Specialising in memoirs, he has over 20 years of professional writing experience. He has written books and screenplays for high profile celebrities but being able to capture and retell the lives of individuals is one of the greatest services and honours he feels he can offer. As one client once told him, ‘When I’m gone, I’ll be able to speak directly to my descendants through my book.’
United Kingdom
Premium
Helena D
Helena is never bored. She started her career in publishing as a non-fiction editor before becoming a journalist contributing to both regional and national titles including the Guardian and Independent. Now, as a freelance journalist and The Sunday Times No 1 bestselling ghostwriter, she divides her time between discovering what makes the world tick alongside helping others bring their stories to life. Having reported from America, India, Africa and Europe, she loves travel, food, politics and the arts, in particular theatre and dance.
United Kingdom
Senior
Lauren S
Lauren has been in love with the written word since childhood, a passion for storytelling that has come to define every aspect of her life and career. Following a BA in English Literature and an MA in publishing, she has spent many happy years as both a staff and freelance ghost writer specialising in memoir and biography. Lauren has written for a range of private clients and public figures, including political activists, models, inventors and artists. She is committed to amplifying unheard voices, and a creative process rooted in curiosity and compassion.
United Kingdom
Senior
Lance P
Lance has been a university academic and writer of non fiction for 30 years. As a Professor, he has a PhD (NUI Dublin) and four other degrees to his name. He has written three books, edited several others along with journals and is currently writing a novel. Interviewing people and oral history is key to his research. Lance has taught the world over: Germany, Brazil, Austria, Spain, Ireland, across a wide age range in formal university, school and community college settings. When he's not writing, he channels the depths of his writing experience to act as a private writing mentor to others.
United Kingdom
Senior
Shikainah C
When Shikainah is not practicing as a psychologist with the NHS, specialising in trauma and refugee groups and contributing to the World Health Organisation’s global clinical practice network, she works as a freelance writer and theatre reviewer. Shikainah speaks fluent Hindi, Urdu and Tamil, devours Agatha Christies, savours Earl Grey tea at 4pm and cooks for her family and friends. She held on to her little Nokia phone until 2019, at which point she was finally forced to upgrade to a smartphone in order to keep up with her work.
United Kingdom
Developmental Editor
Elaine Tuffery
Elaine has over 25 years’ experience in publishing as an editor, commissioning editor, development editor and publisher. Born and raised in Bristol with degrees in History and Law, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Elaine worked as a paralegal for a commercial law firm in London and then in various publishing roles for professional law publishers. Moving from the hustle and bustle of London to rural Oxfordshire, Elaine worked for publishers on professional, vocational and educational texts. At Oxford University Press, she set up and managed a team of development editors working on new works and major new editions. For the last 15 years, Elaine has been working as a freelance editor on vocational, academic and educational texts for a range of publishers. Her interests include travel and award-winning photography which she was able to combine some years ago on a six-month sabbatical to travel the world. When she isn’t busy with her two children, she enjoys reading, cycling, walking her dog around the country lanes of her village, coffee with friends and volunteering for local charities.
United Kingdom
Junior
Charlie T
Charlie is an author of a best-selling psychological thriller and has four cosy crime mysteries coming out this year. Her favourite part about writing is capturing the authentic voice. She studied Theology at Oxford University and has taught Latin, worked promoting literacy within a prison, and is a counsellor for a children’s charity. Charlie is a morning person and gets up at 5am to commit fictional murder. She loves coffee, carrot cake and walking in rural Leicestershire with her cavapoo, Otto.
United Kingdom
Senior
Nadine W
Formerly an editor for a trade publication, Nadine turned to becoming a professional storyteller after delving into her own mother’s survival as a baby during the Second World War. Nadine loves any human-interest story but her heartfelt passion is to tell the stories of those brave individuals who have been able to overcome trauma to lead full lives. She is most at home tapping a way on her rose-coloured laptop, creating legacies for the people she has had the privilege of meeting.
United Kingdom
Senior
Jessica S
Jessica Shepherd is a former national newspaper journalist who loves capturing people’s life stories and helping to preserve them for future generations. She is a sensitive interviewer with excellent listening skills. Jessica has interviewed a wide range of people from teachers to business leaders and government ministers. As well as being a ghostwriter, Jessica is a speechwriter, copywriter and communications consultant, mainly for organisations in the education, technology and culture sectors. She has a postgraduate degree in journalism and a degree in French and Italian.
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