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
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.
United Kingdom
Junior
Lee W
Lee is a former literary agent of Pendle Hill Literary TV & Film Agency and has been a Member of the Chartered Medical Board for the last two decades. As a chartered musculoskeletal & orthopaedic specialist with interests in respiratory and mental health, Lee has had a long career as a medico-legal expert for the law courts. A prolific writer of true life, and fantasy fiction too, Lee holds an MA and Ph.D in English Literature and Creative Writing, and is the founder and host of Parchment-Inks Mentoring group. Additionally, Lee is a former British Heavyweight Gold Medallist Mixed Martial Arts Champion - a world champion contender - a former firefighter, and fell runner.
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
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.
United Kingdom
Senior
Corinna C
Corinna has always been curious about people and their stories. She honed her storytelling craft with a BA in Film and Theatre, followed by a year of acting at The Oxford School of Drama. She wrote and starred in a 5-star reviewed play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and gained a place on a writer’s program at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Now a ghostwriter (and actor), her curiosity continues to drive her to find and tell the stories that need to be told.
United Kingdom
Senior
Luke LW
Since completing a Masters in Feature Film Screenwriting at Royal Holloway University London, Luke has written for the BBC Radio 4 comedy shows Newsjack and Show What You Wrote. He produces content for Robert McKee’s writing website Storylogue and also teaches literacy to pupils with special educational needs. He grew up by the sea and enjoys surfing, snowboarding and performing with numerous bands.
United Kingdom
Premium
Amarpreet B
Amarpreet enjoyed writing stories when he was a child, but somewhere along the line he abandoned his writerly ambitions. In 2008, he purchased a copy of Richard Yates’s <em>Revolutionary Road</em> and his passion for writing was rekindled. Indeed, Amarpreet’s prose is so delicately rich that we hardly believe he sidelines as an IT consultant too, a rare and exciting breed of writer. He’s currently working on a novel, having acquired an MA in Creative Writing from City University whilst working for an investment firm in Canary Wharf.
United Kingdom
Junior
Sabrina B
Sabrina is a freelance writer, proof-reader, and sensitivity reader with a love of all things books. She has written for local newspapers and online publications such as Black Ballad on topics ranging from international affairs to personal bereavement. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Birmingham and an MSc in International Development. When she’s not reading and writing, Sabrina likes to travel, bake and watch re-runs on Netflix.
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
Senior
Patrick M
Born to a Chilean-Dutch mother and an Anglo-Argentine father, I had already lived in Italy, America, Peru, Egypt, and Spain by the time I came to the UK aged 11. Since starting my writing career covering the civil war in Yemen, I have worked on a wide variety of projects from kids’ series such as Shaun the Sheep to major wildlife series such as Human Planet. In 2017, I wrote and directed my first feature film which won Best Film at the British Independent Film Festival. To me, stories are everything.
United Kingdom
Senior
Tarai C
Son of poet, author, artist and musician parents, Tarai is a true creative. He stepped into the performing arts at age 4 and currently works as a freelance scriptwriter and video editor. He is a keen investor and former business owner. His journey to achieve financial freedom whilst battling personal adversity drives Tarai to inspire and help others achieve their goals. Free time includes endurance hiking (sore feet), long-distance cycling (sore knees) and working on side projects (sore brain cells).
United Kingdom
Junior
Anna-Laila J
Anna is a passionate reader and daydreamer. She began writing creatively during her undergraduate degree in American Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt. Her poetry and short stories were published in the University’s Student Anthology as well as in Napizum Magazine. Anna holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Exeter and loves living in the South West of England. Whether they are told on paper or on screen, she believes that our stories connect us to one another in our shared human experience.
United Kingdom
Junior
Ashley M
Having worked as a ghostwriter for a number of years now, Ashley sure does know how to get a story told. As an avid word-lover she uses her creativity to craft interesting, compelling, and clear narratives in all her works. Currently, she works closely with a number of writing clients to provide concise long-form content for both books and websites, in a variety of niches. Ashley is a mother of three, loves a nice cup of coffee, and can probably be found watching a Quentin Tarantino film in her free time.
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
William R
Eight years as a session musician in London taught Will how to really listen—not just to what people say, but to what they mean. When COVID nudged him toward a new chapter, he followed it to Portugal, where he fell in love with the English language all over again and discovered ghostwriting. It felt like a natural fit. Since then, he has written more than a dozen memoir and leadership manuscripts, three of which have achieved Amazon bestseller status. When he’s not writing, he can usually be found hiking in the mountains above his local town, playing guitar, or—most likely—asking someone about their life story.
United Kingdom
Senior
Alice M
Alice’s writing is driven by discovery. She recently travelled through India, Nepal and Thailand, sharing stories along the way in travel blogs, articles and photos. Alice balances writing alongside teaching yoga and managing local arts projects. Since graduating from Queen Mary University of London with a degree in English and Drama, she has also written scripts and theatre reviews. Alice regularly stretches her way across the globe in search of adventure. She has been kayaking with killer whales, diving in the Great Barrier Reef and trekking in the Himalayas.
United Kingdom
Premium
Barbara F
Barbara seems to spend most of her time in the past these days. She studied modern languages for her degree then worked in publishing and journalism for several years before having two sons. Since reading the letters her mother sent home from America in the 1950s – which became the book Bedpans & Bobby Socks – a few years ago, she has made a career for herself as a writer and ghostwriter of memoirs. When she’s not putting herself in someone else’s shoes she likes music, walking and spending time in the garden.
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
Maisie P
Maisie is a seasoned journalist and copywriter with a portfolio of published work for leading publications such as HELLO! Magazine, Stylist, HELLO! Fashion, and The C Word. She is currently writing for the leading digital wedding planning platform, Hitched. Throughout her work, Maisie has interviewed celebrities and drawn upon her own experiences to destigmatize the topic of women’s health - particularly around the subject of hormones, sexuality, and mental health.
United Kingdom
Senior
Gemma A
Gemma is a freelance writer and Post Production Supervisor, with a BA in Fine Art from Norwich School of Art and Design. Telling stories is her passion, whether they are written or visually expressed in film. Gemma has lived all over the world, in Europe, the US, and Asia. She worked for Jamie Oliver in London, editing his short videos, and writing for his online content. She now works in the film marketing world, based in London, and as a writer for StoryTerrace.
United Kingdom
Senior
Shirley G
Writing has been a common thread throughout Shirley’s adult life. When she was a young mother of four she wrote multicultural children’s stories – three of which were published. Later, she wrote speeches, campaign documents, research papers, government reports and a newspaper column as an environmental campaigner. Lately she’s been writing poetry and recreative fiction and recently took a Master’s in creative writing at Cambridge University, just for fun. She’s passionate about the natural world – walking, swimming and when she’s feeling slightly less energetic, just looking at it.
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
Junior
Nicola H
After a teaching career in secondary education, and ten years as a senior examiner for the UK’s largest examination board, Nicola studied MA Psychology at London Metropolitan University. Then she found a new passion for social history through a new role as a funeral celebrant, helping families to tell their loved one’s story and celebrate their lives. Nicola loves to read, walk her dog and plan the next adventure in her campervan, with her husband.
United Kingdom
Senior
Claire S
A journalist of more than ten years, Claire has interviewed everyone from politicians to celebrities and has written for publications including the Belfast Telegraph, Culture NI, Local Women Magazine and the Coleraine Chronicle. Also a copywriter and published children’s author, short story writer and poet, Claire was one of Lagan Online’s 12NOW (New Original Writers) for 2016/17. In 2017 she received a grant from the Arts Council NI to support her writing. Claire loves books and hosts the new Giant’s Causeway Book Club. She also enjoys baking, walking her dog and playing the violin.
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