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The story behind the words

My love for words started early, leading me to major in fiction and creative writing in college. That gave me a massive respect for narrative structure, pacing, and what it takes to make a human voice leap off the page.

 

At 27, I dove headfirst into the freelance world, spending the next decade ghostwriting and copywriting. I worked with all kinds of clients, building close, long-term partnerships—several of which lasted for over ten years.

 

During that time, I learned how to write pretty much everything: high-performing email funnels, SEO content that ranked with search engines, sales copy, and even live talks and presentations. Because almost all of this was ghostwritten, I spent ten years quietly mastering a skill: learning to put my own ego in the backseat so I could perfectly mold my writing style to match the voice and energy of the person I was writing for.

My jump into being a book ghostwriter happened completely naturally, all thanks to the trust I had built with those long-term clients.

When one of my major clients was approached by a prominent traditional publishing house to write a book, she immediately turned to me and asked me to write it. Ghostwriting that first full-length manuscript was a total revelation. I absolutely loved the depth of the long-form ghostwriting process and how rewarding it was to work so closely with someone over several months. I knew right then that I had found my favorite way to write.

Over the next few years, I branched more fully into non-fiction ghostwriting, crafting self-help guides, health and wellness manuals, and creative non-fiction about a variety of topics. I'm a lifelong learner, and there's no better way to learn about a subject than to write a book about it! This work has allowed me to learn about subjects like stepparenting, hormone balance, astrology, gut health, sustainable architecture, and even quantum physics.

The deeper I got into the book world, the more I realized that one of my favorite parts of the job wasn't just holding the finished book—it was also the ghostwriting interview process.

I found so much joy in creating a quiet, safe space where my clients could really open up. I got to listen as they revisited forgotten chapters, relived personal triumphs, and processed old challenges. Time and again, I watched my clients find a profound sense of clarity and catharsis just by hearing their life’s journey reflected back to them. And I was privileged to hear the insights and wisdom they had collected over a lifetime. 

 

That is exactly how I decided to lean into being an autobiography ghostwriter. 

 

Today, I bring 14 years of rigorous writing experience, my creative writing roots, and a deeply empathetic listening process to the private autobiography space. I help you honor your journey, capture your authentic spirit, and preserve your legacy for the generations that follow.

I'd be honored to work with you.

LH

Reach out to me to start the conversation.

Use the easy form on my contact page, or email me directly:

hileslie [at] lesliehedrick [dot] com.

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