Memoir Ghostwriter
Preserving life stories in their own voice
Jackie Goldman is a memoir ghostwriter who helps individuals and families preserve their stories in authentic, heartfelt books.
Through in-depth interviews, I capture voice, cadence, and personality—shaping each life story into a compelling narrative in the author's own voice.
Memoir isn't the summary of life; it's a window into a life, very much like a photograph is its selective composition. It may look like a casual and even random calling up of bygone events. It's not: it's a deliberate construction.
William Zinsser
Your memoir begins with a conversation.
Contact me to book a 30-minute consultation.
Jackie Goldman | Memoir Ghostwriter
About Jackie Goldman
I’m a memoir ghostwriter and narrative consultant who helps people transform complex life experiences into stories that resonate and endure.
My background includes literary fiction, editorial consulting, and years spent helping clients preserve their life stories in moving, compelling memoirs. Before turning to writing full time, I taught fifth grade, and I hope my efforts to make my students laugh will make it into someone’s memoir one day
Whether you’re an individual wishing to preserve their life story, or gifting the experience to someone you love or admire, I can help you find the language and structure that bring your story to life. Clients describe my process as collaborative and enjoyable—as much a journey of discovery as a return to moments long past. If you’re ready to begin, I’d be honored to hear your story.
Published Books
Sample Work
A glimpse into stories I've helped bring to life.
Testimonials
Greg Hoyle
"Jackie did a great job of communicating and was always professional and punctual. The story she had to write was about a person from another culture, gender, and generation, yet she seemed to capture the voice of the person telling the story. I was impressed with her talent as a writer and her actions as a professional. She told the story the way it was meant to be told."
Nancy J. Leon
"This experience with Jackie was quite insightful. She forced me to look at myself and the decisions I had made for my life in a new way—really helpful in understanding the "why" behind who I am today."
Hardy Brooklyn
"Jackie was easy to work with, fun to talk to, accurate, and pleasant. I enjoyed telling Jackie about my life and was pleasantly surprised by how she shaped it into a compelling and engaging story. My story only needed a couple of rounds of minor edits, and Jackie was very accommodating about working with me to make the changes I requested."
Let's Tell Your Story
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Professional memoir ghostwriting and narrative consulting by Jackie Goldman
Ready to bring your story to life? Reach out below! I’d love to learn more about your vision and how we might work together.