You’ve Walked Through a Lot
Faith, family, calling, work, community, trauma, healing, growth—your story holds far more than anyone can see from the outside.
You’ve carried responsibilities. You’ve survived things you never asked for. You’ve learned the hard way, often in silence. And somewhere inside, you sense this:
If you could share your story honestly and thoughtfully, it might help someone else feel less alone, more hopeful, and more understood.
That’s where my work comes in.
I help people turn complex, meaningful, and often painful life experiences into memoirs that genuinely serve others.
If You’re Hesitant About a Ghostwriter, You’re Not Alone
You may be curious about a memoir, but:
Those are wise concerns. The way we work together matters just as much as the finished book.
For me, the essentials are:
Who I Partner With
As a professional memoir ghostwriter, I work with people who feel a quiet nudge to put their story into words, including:
If your life has been shaped by faith, conscience, or a deep desire to help others, you’re in the right place.
How We’ll Tell Your Story
My approach is warm, gentle, and collaborative. You don’t have to arrive with everything figured out or outlined. You simply bring yourself; I help you do the rest.
Confidential Conversation
We start with a private, no-obligation conversation to talk about:
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a chance for both of us to listen, ask questions, and see if we’re a good fit.
Because your time is precious, please complete the pre-call questionnaire as part of the scheduling process. Contact me today
Please reach us at susan@susanmsparks.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
It begins with an initial conversation to get acquainted and determine whether we would be a good fit. This includes discussing your goals, investment, and desired timeline.
Once we have agreed to proceed, Susan will:
Your part:
Your investment ranges from $25K and up depending on factors such as:
Timeline
Length
Research
Number of Interviews
Travel or other misc expenses
Other outsourced services, such as cover design and formatting
Payments are scheduled every 30 days, or discounted when paid in two payments.
Yes!
I can help you with concept refinement, create an outline, and coach you through the process with regular reviews.
These services begin at $800. Contact me for a full menu of book coaching services.
Please complete my pre-call get-acquainted questionnaire so I can be best prepared to speak with you. Click here:
Once completed, you'll see a link to schedule a video or telephone call.

One-to-one book development and coaching so you can write your own story. Learn more
Includes Outlining, Critique, Motivation and Accountability
For more information, please book a discovery call:
Ideal for senior communities or church groups
A 1-hour presentation on writing a memory piece.
Ongoing workshops are also available.

You are a great sounding board when I’m working through issues in my writing. You offer opinions/advice that are always useful, well thought out, and feel more like suggestions than commands. I feel like I have a smart person who is in my corner and you are good at sorting through contradictory ideas and providing a fresh take on solutions. When I hear of a situation that you might be able to help with, such as ghostwriting, I confidently hand out your name .
You care about the quality of your work and I can tell that you want to see your work lead to improvement for the client. You help clients think through their messaging to convey their story and elevate their brand. I think that being brave enough to speak out when things are going a different route to planned sets you apart as many would just carry on. You give much more than expected.
You are calm, diplomatic, direct, A good listener, and a thoughtful communicator.
You reviewed my work and thematically pulled together my writing to create my first book. You navigated the entire process to create a digital book with all the elements necessary for it to be for sale on Amazon. I would never had the patience to sort thru all of those steps!
Thank you for getting so many memories in one place and in such a readable fashion.
Thank you for distilling my ideas into a comprehensive collection that far exceeds my original vision.
I am forever appreciative for your assistance and expertise in this process. Left to my own devices, this book would still be a "someday" project.
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