Short-form feature biography / mini memoir
A fast, elegant way to start telling your story
For anyone who wants a finely crafted life story they can use now - and a natural springboard to a full book later - a feature biography or mini memoir offers the perfect starting point.
Limited time offer at a glance
Commission a professionally written feature biography or mini memoir of around 3,000 words. You’ll also receive a shorter version tailored for the platform or purpose of your choice - for example LinkedIn, your website, or a press release. Together they give you both depth and versatility.
Here’s what you can expect:
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Two relaxed video-call interviews, up to 90 minutes each
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A carefully structured, professionally written draft of around 3,000 words
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A shorter companion version adapted for your chosen context (e.g. LinkedIn, website, media kit, press release)
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Thoughtful edits to complete a fully proofed final draft
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Iron-clad NDA for total confidentiality, forever
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Full copyright and intellectual property rights transferred on final payment
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14-day turnaround
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US$ 3,000 all-in. $1,000 deposit to secure your dates, balance on delivery
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Optional $500 discount if you permit me to claim authorship and share your piece in my portfolio and socials, reducing your total to $2,500
Who this is for
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Anyone who wants a polished, dignified life story without committing to a full book yet - whether to share publicly, record for posterity, or preserve as a family legacy
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Founders and executives who need a compelling About page, investor deck bio or media kit
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Professionals who want a standout LinkedIn About section and featured post
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Speakers building a talk page and short intro
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Authors preparing an Amazon Author page or book-jacket bio
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Creators and philanthropists preparing a press release or website launch
Why start short
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Immediate usefulness across platforms you control
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A low-risk way to hear your story in a refined narrative voice
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A clear pathway to a longer work whenever you’re ready
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If you ultimately commission a full book of 40,000 to 80,000 words, the entire USD 3,000 you paid here is credited against that fee. You keep full rights to the short-form piece regardless
How it works
Discovery
We schedule two video conversations, up to 90 minutes each. I guide you with focused questions that surface defining moments, voice and theme.
Drafting
I map a clean narrative arc, then write a feature-length biography or mini memoir that reads with pace and clarity. You receive a polished draft of around 3,000 words.
Refinement
We line-edit for precision and tone. I proof the final draft and prepare your chosen summarised version tailored to where you plan to use it, for example LinkedIn, website, press kit or dust-jacket.
Handover
When the project is complete and final payment made, full copyright and intellectual property rights are formally assigned to you. The story is yours alone - to keep, to share, and to use however you choose.
Working with me
I’m an award-winning journalist with over 30 years of experience and a ghostwriter of bestselling autobiographies and memoirs. My role is to capture your voice faithfully and build a narrative that feels inevitable. Clients value my discretion, my calm process and the way the work simply gets done.
Confidentiality is absolute. I sign an iron-clad NDA before we begin and I never disclose client names or details. If you opt for the discounted portfolio option, we agree in writing on precisely what is shared.
Feature biography vs mini memoir
A feature biography offers a clear, vivid overview of your full life or career, usually written in the third person. It’s ideal for professional profiles, media kits, and commemorative purposes.
A mini memoir is more personal, focusing on a specific chapter, theme, or turning point, told in your voice. It captures emotional truth rather than covering everything.
Both formats stand alone beautifully - and either can be the foundation for a longer book later.
Pricing and terms
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US$ 3,000 for the complete service described above
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$1,000 deposit to book your interview dates
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Balance payable on delivery of the final proofed draft
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Optional $500 discount if I may credit authorship and showcase the piece
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14-day turnaround from the first interview, subject to your availability for reviews
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Full credit of your $3,000 toward a later 40,000 to 80,000-word book commission
Frequently asked questions
How polished is the final draft?
Fully proofed and publication ready. I also supply minor variants for different contexts, for example a tighter LinkedIn or website version.
What if I want changes?
Edits necessary to reach a final draft that you are happy with are included. If your brief substantially changes after sign-off, we agree any additional scope up front.
Do you use AI to write?
No. I write every line - I have a heart and soul, and I put it all into my craft. I may use secure tools for outline preparation, grammar and consistency checks, never for content generation.
Who owns the work?
You do, on final payment. Full copyright and IP are assigned to you in writing.
Can I keep this piece if I later commission a full book?
Yes. You keep and may use it as you wish. Your USD 3,000 is then deducted from the book fee.
Will you reveal that you are the ghostwriter?
No. Unless you choose the discounted option and we both sign off on a specific credit and showcase, I remain entirely invisible.