The Guided Memoir · Full Ghostwriting

You lived the story.
Let us write the book.

Tell your stories out loud, at your own pace. We'll shape them into a finished memoir, written in your voice, that you approve page by page.

Free · No pressure · No obligation

The memories are all there. The writing is the problem.

You've thought about writing your memoir for years. Maybe you've started: a few pages, some notes, a folder of old photos. But writing a book is hard, and life is busy.

So don't write it. Tell it. We sit with you over video calls and have the kind of conversations that draw out the stories that matter. Not just the big events, but the quiet moments, the details, the feelings. Then we shape those conversations into a real book, built on the same narrative structure that has carried human stories for thousands of years.

Two ways to have it written

Both end with a finished memoir in your hands

Full Ghostwriting

Done for you

You talk about your life. We handle everything else, from the first interview to a publication-ready manuscript.

What's included

  • Full story mapping, built with you
  • In-depth interviews, personally guided by Justin
  • A complete manuscript written in your voice
  • Chapter-by-chapter review, with unlimited revisions
  • Professional formatting for print and ebook
  • Self-publishing guidance (Amazon, print-on-demand)

Best for

  • A premium, hands-off experience
  • Family legacy projects given as a gift
  • Longer or more complex life stories

Quoted individually after a free call, based on the length and scope of your book.

Book a Free Call

Not sure which fits? The call is free, and we'll help you decide. Or take the two-minute quiz.

How it works

From first conversation to finished book

Free call

We learn about your story and what you'd like the book to be, and we'll be honest about which option fits.

Conversations

Guided, recorded sessions that bring out your best memories and your real voice.

Writing

Your words become structured chapters, built on the MemoirMaster framework.

Review

You read each chapter and tell us what's right, what's missing and what to change.

Your book

A finished manuscript, ready for print or digital, and guidance if you want to publish.

Who it's for

People with stories worth keeping

Parents & grandparents

You want your family to know who you really were. Not just a name on a family tree, but the stories, the struggles, the humor and the love.

Adult children

You want Mom's or Dad's story captured while you can still hear them tell it. We do the interviews; you give them the finished book.

Busy professionals

You've built something remarkable but don't have time to write about it. All you have to do is talk.

Storytellers, not writers

You can hold a room with a story, but the blank page makes you freeze. If you can talk about your life, you can do this.

Justin James, author of How To Write A Memoir: Step-By-Step

Who writes your memoir

I'm personally involved in every project.

I'm Justin James, author of How To Write A Memoir: Step-By-Step. I built the MemoirMaster system after years of studying the storytelling frameworks behind the stories that last, from Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey to the techniques behind great memoirs and films.

I'm not a literary professor. I'm an engineer who believes everyone has a story worth telling, and that the right structure can help anyone tell it well. Your story matters to me, and I'll treat it with the care it deserves.

Common questions

Before you book

How long does it take?

Plan on roughly four to eight months from the first conversation to a finished manuscript, depending on how often we meet and how long your story is. Some people like weekly sessions; others space them out. The writing happens between sessions.

Will the book sound like me?

That's the entire point. We record your conversations, learn how you naturally tell stories, and write it that way. When you read it back, it should sound like you on your best day. And you review every chapter before it's final.

What if I'm not a good storyteller?

You don't need to be. Knowing which questions to ask, and in what order, is our job. You just talk honestly, and we shape it into a story.

How much does it cost?

The Guided Memoir costs a fraction of what a traditional ghostwriter charges. Full ghostwriting is quoted individually, based on the length and scope of the book. Either way, you'll get a clear quote after the free call, with no obligation.

Do you use AI?

Yes, in the Guided Memoir, and we're upfront about it. AI-assisted tools help turn your recorded conversations into first drafts quickly, which is a big part of why it costs a fraction of traditional ghostwriting. The structure comes from the MemoirMaster system, and nothing is final until you've read it and said it sounds like you.

Can I give this as a gift?

Yes. You arrange the book; we interview your parent or grandparent; you give them the finished memoir. It's one of the most meaningful family gifts there is.

Do you work with people outside the US?

Yes. All conversations happen over video call, so we can work with you anywhere in the world.

Let's talk about your story

The call is free, relaxed and has no obligation. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right path, even if it isn't one of ours.

Prefer to write it yourself? Start with the book and workbook.