I’ll help you tell your story—expertly.
I’m Katie Ludlow Rich, a Utah-based historian, ghostwriter, and editor who helps people turn their lived experience, complex ideas, and family histories into well-crafted, highly readable books. I approach each story with clarity and care.
I collaborate with founders, scholars, individuals, and families on full-length ghostwritten memoirs, autobiographies, legacy books, and multi-voice family narratives. My approach blends rigorous research with narrative craft to create nonfiction that is accurate and compelling.
Many of my clients have been postponing their projects for years, waiting for the right moment or guide. Now is that moment. Whether you need help writing a personal story or a collective one, I can help move you from intention to completion. I ensure that your book reflects your voice, values, and vision.
Testimonial
Because Katie Ludlow Rich is an excellent writer, she knows that good editing is not about correcting mistakes but about creating meaning. I treasure her assistance!
— Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian
Signature Offerings
I offer a small number of high-touch, narrative-driven collaborations, tailored to the scope and complexity of each project.
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A collaborative, multi-voice family history
A collaborative oral-history-based legacy book that brings together the voices, memories, and stories of a family.
This offering includes:
Group and individual oral history interviews
Narrative shaping
Archival or light genealogical research, as needed
The result is a beautifully written collection of family narratives—honest, thoughtful, and intentionally inclusive. Ideal for families seeking to preserve stories and connect family members across generations. A great gift for anniversaries, major life milestones, or in memory of a deceased loved one.
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A private, bespoke personal narrative
A bespoke life story written in close collaboration with the client.
This offering includes:
In-depth interviews
Narrative development
Tailored research
Together, these elements create a cohesive, engaging personal history or private memoir. Designed for individuals who want a polished, substantive record of their life, values, and legacy for family or private circulation—not a commercial publishing project.
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For complex life stories or public-facing narratives
A comprehensive, full-length memoir, biography, or thought leadership book crafted through:
Extensive interviews
Deep archival and historical research
Full ghostwriting collaboration
This is a high-touch, immersive process suitable for clients with complex stories, public platforms, mission-driven work, or narratives intended for an outside audience. Each project is tailored to scope, research requirements, and publication goals.ext goes here
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Expert support to help you finish the book
For writers who have spent years researching, drafting, or living a story and need expert support to bring the book to completion, I offer customized book development and consulting.
This flexible option is ideal for:
Scholars turning a dissertation into a manuscript
Individuals shaping long-term research into a readable narrative
Writers with partial drafts who need structure, clarity, and momentum
Depending on your needs, support may include narrative direction, structural guidance, chapter-by-chapter feedback, research integration, voice refinement, strategic planning for next steps, or light ghostwriting. My role is to help you move from “I’ve been working on this forever” to a cohesive, compelling book you’re confident in.
Let’s Connect
Interested in working together? Send me a message and I’ll get back to you within 2-3 days.