Al Desetta, Memoir Ghostwriter

“The Heart Knows Something Different is a well-written account of the challenges facing youth in the foster care system. It touched the hearts of all who read it.” Hillary Clinton I specialize in writing memoirs for people from all walks of life who have faced and overcome great challenges, and who want to pass on what they’ve learned to family, friends, and a much wider audience. From story development, to publication, to marketing and promotion, I will be your expert guide. A memoir is usually about some kind of challenge that has demanded insight, strength, change, and resilience from the person facing it. Maybe you’ve founded a thriving business after many setbacks. Or you’ve risen to the top in a demanding profession. Or you’ve had to deal with the aftermath of a difficult crisis in your life. Or maybe you’ve simply raised a large and loving family. Whatever your story may be, I will help you express it in a way that will engage, move, and inform your readers. In the process, you will come to understand and reframe aspects of your life in new and cathartic ways. Capturing your life in a book is a transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Clients tell me over and over again how rewarding it was to put their struggles and triumphs on paper. Such was the experience of Dean Stoecker. Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Alteryx, Inc. "I wanted to write a book to help others develop the skills to navigate the inevitable emotional obstacles that stand in the way of success. After careful consideration I hired the immensely talented Al Desetta to work with me. He drew memories and insights from me that I didn’t anticipate. He helped me discover themes and nuances in my story that I didn’t see or couldn’t articulate. He brought out the best in the story I had to tell. The process was extremely rewarding and the result was a book I’m proud of."