Your Story,
Beautifully Told
Memoir Ghostwriting for Legacy and Impact.
Finishing your memoir is easier with a seasoned ghostwriter like Erick Mertz in your corner.
Do you have an incredible life story waiting to be told?
Struggling to find the right words to capture it?
Don’t let uncertainty hold you back. I’m Erick Mertz, a seasoned ghostwriter here to help you bring your memoir to life. After we work together, you won’t just know the answer to the question of how best to tell your unique personal story. You’ll come out with a book that you can be proud of.
I have successfully ghostwritten books for more than twenty years. During that time, I have heard it all from a wide variety of clients and learned the fine art of how to write about it. How will your readers respond? What kind of stories do they best relate to? Getting your book written is your primary goal. Reaching your audience is another altogether. Working with me helps get you there in one simple step.
How It Works
Working with me as your ghostwriter removes the struggle of telling your story
When you hire me to do the writing, you’re free to sit back, reflect on your life’s experiences and relay them without the worry of how it’s all supposed to fit into a manuscript.
Writing your memoir requires us to communicate. Over the course of the first couple of months, we’ll connect multiple times, during which the process is simple.
You talk. I listen. We do it a few times.
Then I translate your memories, your words, and your unique perspective into a beautifully realized memoir.
One of the questions I’m asked frequently is, how will I know it’s my story? That’s where the years of professional experience come in. As a strong, attentive listener, skilled at asking the right questions, I’m able to identify the heart and soul of your story. The most important part of that is bringing it to life in your voice.
The results will leave you amazed. At least that’s what my clients tell me. Not only will the story sound authentically like you, it will be told in a compelling, engaging manner that will enchant readers.
About Erick Mertz
With over twenty years of experience, I specialize in crafting compelling memoirs that resonate with your ideal readers. I’ll let my previous clients tell you the rest:
Professionalism & Expertise
“I had the pleasure of working with Erick on a passionate personal project. He was a pleasure to have as a partner and was extremely talented. His professionalism and expertise was evident from the beginning. Erick was easy to work with, demonstrated exceptional diligence and enthusiasm, and elevated the project to a level I could not have achieved without him.”
-DOCTOR BASSAM HADI
Collaborative & full of ideas
“When I started working on my story, I didn’t know what to expect, but in working with Erick Mertz I found a highly collaborative writer, full of creative ideas, who was willing to listen to what I had to say.”
– ANN M.
Originally You
“Working with Erick is unique in its own way. He evolves your idea into greatness while keeping it originally you. Being a repeated client, Erick has turned my concepts into a story that even I want to read and watch on screen multiple times. You won’t be disappointed, trust me.”
– MARCELLUS WHITE
Delightfully Creative
“Erick has worked with Jenkins Group on ghostwriting, book coaching, and editing projects for many years. He’s a delightfully creative writer who has tremendous skill translating an author’s thoughts into a brilliant story. His project management skills are also top notch making sure projects are brought in on time and on budget.”
– LEAH NICHOLSON, The Jenkins Group
Why Hire A Ghostwriter For Your Memoir
Most memoirs are written by a ghostwriter. Here are the benefits of hiring me to help bring your vision to life:
- In depth, journalistic interviewing
- Publisher quality writing
- Storytelling that makes your story stand out
- Book marketing expertise
Your Investment
Writing your book takes time. The whole process of writing a two-hundred and fifty page book, from beginning to end, will take approximately six months.
Projects like yours require commitment, extensive research, and attention to detail. That means one-on-one interviews, either in person or by phone, recorded and securely transcribed for accuracy. I value discretion and treat your intellectual property with the utmost care.
Your part of that process is to keep an open mind and willingness to tell me your story. You’ll also need to be willing to receive feedback and probably some coaching on what makes a successful book. When it comes to the time to review your manuscript, offering detailed feedback in a timely manner is important to keeping us on track.
Ready To Get Started?
Why wait to start the process of writing it? Maybe it’s taken you a while to get this far, but there has never been a better time than today.
If you like what you’ve seen so far and would like writing samples, up-to-date customer reviews, a resume, or just want to discuss what makes your project special, I would love to talk to you.
Knowing what ghostwriter is right for your story can be difficult. You have probably already done research and found cheaper ghostwriters, but experience has taught me something. Those cheap ghostwriters are cheap for a reason. They either lack the experience or expertise to bring a story like yours to life. You need a confident, experienced ghostwriter.
If you want me to write your story, providing personal interviewing and best-seller quality writing, supported by top shelf market knowledge, it requires a commitment.
I’m ready to take that plunge. Are you?
Contact
503.902.2774
erickmertz@gmail.com
Portland, OR
Erick Mertz Writing
Providing innovative ghostwriting and editing solutions in the United States. Based in Portland, Oregon.
Clients I’ve Worked With
