There’s something powerful about telling your life story. But when it comes time to put pen to paper – or well, fingers to keyboard, one of the first questions to crop up is: What’s the difference between an autobiography and a biography? And which one is the right fit for you?
An autobiography is written by the person living the story. Think APJ Abdul Kalam’s Wings Of Fire or Abhinav Bindra’s A Shot At History. The writing is personal, reflective, and deeply rooted in lived experience. A biography, on the other hand, is written by someone else; often a writer or journalist who conducts research in order to dive deep and narrate another person’s life from an external perspective.
But here’s a secret not a lot of people know: most of the autobiographies on shelves today weren’t actually written by the people whose names are on the cover.
They were ghostwritten!
Ghostwriting is the art of telling someone else’s story in their voice. A professional ghostwriter listens, interviews, researches, and shapes the raw material of a life into a compelling narrative. Whether it’s memoir ghostwriting services, fiction ghostwriting, or even non-fiction ghostwriting, the goal is the same: to bring a story to life while staying true to its spirit.
At our ghostwriting company, we’ve worked with entrepreneurs, changemakers, and everyday people who have lived through extraordinary experiences but don’t have the time (or desire) to write it all themselves. That’s where ghostwriting services with editing and proofreading—and even publishing support—make a real difference.
People often assume ghostwriters only work with celebrities or politicians while in reality, anyone with a story worth telling can hire a ghostwriter. In fact, ghostwriting for entrepreneurs is one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. Thought leaders want to build credibility, leave a legacy, or share the journey behind their business – and a ghostwriter helps them do that.
Of course, a question we often come across is – What’s the cost of hiring a ghostwriter? The answer depends on the project’s length, complexity, and whether it includes additional services like editing or publishing. The best ghostwriting services for authors usually offer a range – from flexible packages to full-service memoir creation.
Ultimately, whether you’re writing your own autobiography with help, or commissioning a biography of someone you admire, what matters most is that the story gets told. A ghostwriter isn’t there to replace your voice, but to amplify it – shaping memories into meaning, and facts into feeling.
Your life is the story. We just help you write it. If you’re ready to see your story in print, get in touch with us here!
