I’ll help you turn the story you’ve lived into the book you’ll be remembered by.
I’m Katie Ludlow Rich, a Utah-based, award-winning historian, ghostwriter, editor, and book coach. I’ll help you turn your lived experience and complex ideas into a well-crafted, highly readable book.
I collaborate with founders, scholars, and individuals on full-length memoirs, autobiographies, and thought-leadership books. My approach blends interviews, rigorous research, and narrative craft to create nonfiction that is accurate and compelling.
If you are ready to get your story on the page but need a partner who can lead the writing and manage the project from idea to completed manuscript, let’s talk about ghostwriting.
If you have written a book and need someone who can give you expert feedback on what is working and what needs to change to reach your goals, let’s talk about developmental editing.
If you are tackling a complex writing project, book, or dissertation and need someone who can guide you through the process and hold you accountable to your goals, let’s talk about book coaching.
Many of my clients have been postponing their projects for years, waiting for the right moment or guide. Now is that moment. 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 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.
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Expert support to help you finish the book
For writers with a serious project underway, I offer developmental editing and book coaching to help you turn your draft, dissertation, or long-held idea into a cohesive and compelling manuscript.
Depending on your need, this may include structured feedback on a manuscript or regular calls for guidance and accountability.
This offering is a strong fit for:
Authors with a book contract in hand and deadlines to meet
First-time memoirists shaping complex material into a strong narrative
Scholars turning a dissertation into a public-facing book
Writers who want ongoing support and accountability to stay on track
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I am a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator specializing in identity, voice, and the power of story.
My keynote, Reclaiming Your Voice: A Historian’s Guide to Identity and Connection, helps audiences examine the inherited narratives that shape their lives so they can develop a stronger sense of self, communicate with clarity, and remain connected across differences.
I also lead interactive writing workshops, including Cultivating Joy in a Body That Keeps the Score, which integrates story, reflection, and embodied writing practices to help participants reconnect with voice, intuition, memory, and joy.
Next Step: Inquire about availability and speaker fee.
Let’s Connect
Interested in working together? Send me a message and I’ll get back to you within 2-3 days.