Most people who should write a memoir never will.
It isn’t because their lives weren't meaningful. Usually, the idea never occurs to them, or they assume their story isn’t “important enough” for a book.
Chances are you already know someone like this:
a grandparent who remembers where the family came from
a veteran
a retired entrepreneur
a physician, teacher, or community leader
someone who came through illness, addiction, loss, or starting over in a new country
a parent whose stories hold the whole family together
a friend people naturally turn to for advice
Celebrities get the bestsellers, but many of the most meaningful memoirs come from ordinary people who lived deeply and learned things the hard way.
The biggest barrier to writing a memoir is usually in someone’s head:
“Nobody would care about my life.”
“I’m not a writer.”
“I’m too busy to write a book.”
“I wouldn't know where to begin.”
What often breaks down the barrier is one person they trust saying, “You should really do this.”
The people best placed to recognize these stories are already sitting at the dinner table, listening.
So think about who comes to mind: the friend whose stories always hold the room, the grandparent whose choices shaped everyone after them, or the mentor whose voice, humor, or way of seeing things would be devastating to lose. They have the story. The question is whether anyone will encourage them to capture it while there’s still time.
Our Thanks
Our Ambassador Program rewards people who connect us with someone ready to preserve their story, whether through a memoir, a business book, or an ethical will (a letter that passes down values rather than possessions).
For every referral that becomes a signed project, you choose one:
12% of the project fee, paid to you
16% donated to a nonprofit of your choice
25% as credit toward your own memoir or ghostwriting project
Know someone whose life story deserves to be remembered? Learn more about the Ambassador Program at MemoirGhostwriting.com/Ambassadors and help connect meaningful stories with the people who can preserve them.
MemoirGhostwriting.com helps professionals become known leaders in their field through bestselling books—and helps families preserve life stories through beautifully crafted private memoirs. Whether the goal is to win more business, raise speaking fees, or create a lasting legacy, we handle the entire process end-to-end.
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