Not every writer is going to accomplish a masterpiece of their own, but that does not mean they cannot make a name for themselves. For one who is appropriately ambitious in their art and creative in their approach, they can make their mark through memoirs ghostwriting. All one needs to find is a subject of adequate interest, charisma, and controversy.

These are a unique set of writers who are called upon to tell the story of a lifetime in such a way that the readers will be entertained and informed while the credibility and moral character of their subject is maintained. Characters who have made a great impact on society place great trust in the one who writes their story. The events which history remembers must be retold so that the readers feel as if they were part of the events.

Without free access to the home the job is nearly impossible to accomplish. In fact, sometimes the subject must issue their storyteller a temporary Limited Power of Attorney so that they are able to obtain any legal, medical, or historical documents which might be of a private or protected nature. Many a history teller has had to meticulously organize the documents, photographs, and other memorabilia in homes that can only be described as a hoard.

When hoarding is an issue, the subject might want to leave their home for a period of time in order to avoid placing unnecessary stress on their writer. Elderly people are notoriously hostile when their property is being picked through, and hoarders have been known to experience mental or psychotic breaks during the process. If they are hospitalized or bedridden it may actually make the task easier.

Photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, and personal diaries all make the job for the ghostwriter go smoothly. Not only does it reflect how the subject thought and felt at the time of certain events, but it also provides a concise bibliography backing up the manuscript. No writer wishes to be called a Charlatan, but the fact is, documentation guards the writer against fraud on the part of their subject.

In order to make their work entertaining and engaging for the readers, ghostwriters have the power to utilize creative license where appropriate. Just as Mark Twain did when writing Pudd'nhead Wilson, ghostwriters are masters at creating an Ebonics alphabet, mimicking the accent and colorful language of their subject. When done expertly, such a writer can win the Pulitzer.

It is not uncommon for such individuals to become isolated from their normal lives during their stay in the world of the subject. Sometimes they must get inside their heads, experiencing pain and horror as if they were there. This can become stressful or traumatic for the writer, and they will need to take time to connect with the support of family and friends.

This clarity is what the world needs when ghostwriters must recount the most horrific tales of humanities past. In order to give wisdom and clarity for future generations, they must plant seeds of compassion for all sides of a conflict. Understanding is just as important as notoriety when one is setting down historical facts for the record.