Ghostwriting
Do you have a book inside you, but no time to write it?
Your expertise could fill a book.
Clients ask you the same questions over and again. You have years of insight, hard-won lessons, and stories that would help your readers. A published book would position you as the authority you already are.
But you run a business, have family responsibilities, and even a social life. Has that book remained on the shelf as a project for someday in the future?
How I can help
As your ghostwriter, I can write your book for you while you continue running your business and life. We’ll work together closely so the finished manuscript sounds like you, reads like you, and carries your message to your readers.
I offer three separate packages, depending on where you are in your book journey:
1. Create a Detailed Outline
If you have an idea for a book but feel your ideas are tangled or are unsure whether your premise even works, I can bring a fresh perspective by shaping them into a detailed outline – the skeleton of your book.
We’ll collaborate closely to create your outline together (expect it to take four weeks). You can then walk away with a clear structure to continue writing your book yourself, or alternatively, hand your outline back to me for the next stage.
2. Repurpose From Existing Content
You may already have the raw material for your book — your blog, speaker/presentation notes, or formerly published articles.
After an initial interview to agree on a direction for your book, I can repurpose existing content into a brilliantly crafted and engaging book. We’ll set milestones to keep us on track, with regular opportunities for us to collaborate and incorporate your feedback and input.
You can expect a 50,000-word manuscript (approx 100 pages) to take six to eight weeks.
Expect an 80,000- to 100,000-word manuscript (approx 170-250 pages) to take twelve to sixteen weeks.
3. Ghostwrite
If you already have an outline, whether from working with me or your own efforts, I can ghostwrite for you.
As with the aforementioned package, we’ll set milestones to keep us on track, with regular opportunities for us to collaborate and incorporate your feedback and input.
Ghostwriting will suit you if:
- You are a business leader or academic who wants a book but cannot find the time to write
- You have an outline, but need a professional writer to bring it to life
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the book sound like me?
Yes. Before I write a word of your manuscript, I spend time understanding your voice, your phrasing, and the way you talk to your readers. The finished book reads as if you wrote it yourself.
Who owns the finished book?
You retain full authorship.
What if I already have a draft?
I’d be happy to take a look, and we can discuss the best way forward. Depending on how advanced you are with your manuscript, you may find that you’d benefit from my developmental editing service, rather than ghostwriting.
Can you guarantee my book will be a bestseller?
A well-written, engaging manuscript that your readers truly connect with gives you the best possible foundation for a bestseller. However, please note that book sales depend on your platform and your marketing efforts to drive sales to that platform.
Next Steps
Please contact me to discuss your project.