Everyone has a story in them, but not everyone has the time or ability to write that story up, let alone send it out into the world for other people to read. For those interested in writing their memoirs ghostwriting can be the perfect solution. At the end of the day they have their own story, but someone else has done the legwork for them.

Anyone who has ever written a book will know just how hard it is. It is time-consuming, tiring, mental blocks are always waiting around the corner and sometimes it can feel impossible to be objective. For some people physically writing the book is impossible, due to old age, disability or injury, so having a ghostwriter is a necessity and not a luxury.

A ghostwriter can do all the hard work that you either don't want to do, or can't do, such as carrying out interviews, typing up drafts from voice recordings or organizing files. They can also act as a sounding board for second opinions and to work out problems or aid with writer's block.

Ghostwriters have the benefit of having a huge amount of experience and industry know how. The sheer quantity of books they have written means that they are ideally placed to help you. The amount of control they take over the project varies, but really it all comes down to the individual as some people want it to be more of a shared project than others.

Because of the amount of time that goes into a project like this, it can often be expensive. There are certainly cheap options out there, but the quality will be poor. Most of these writers ask for the full payment before or throughout the project, but some will work for a portion of the royalties. However that is a very risky decision as they may end up never getting paid at all.

The interview section of the memoir writing process is very important. The author needs to check and confirm facts and conduct interviews to find out further information that can shape the story. Having an outsider undertake the interviews is a good way to get a second perspective. Sometimes it is easy to get bogged down in your own views and stop seeing the reality of a situation.

When you use a ghostwriter you have the option of acknowledging their work in the book. Many authors never let any mention of a ghostwriter in their book, but you would have to agree to this beforehand. It is your name that will take pride of place on the front of the book.

Writing a book is a way to leave something behind after you die, and whether you write it yourself or hire a ghostwriter, the end result is the same. How ever you choose to go about it, make sure that the book at the end of it is something you are proud of and want to share with the world. Strive to be the best you can be and it will be reflected on the page.