You have a powerful story to tell, unique insights to share, or a compelling vision for a book. But maybe you lack the time, writing experience, or capacity to bring it to life yourself. That's where ghostwriting comes in—a professional writer collaborates closely with you to tell your story in your voice.
What is Ghostwriting?
Ghostwriting is professional writing where the writer works behind the scenes, helping you develop, write, and refine your book. The writer is invisible in the final product—the book is published under your name as the author. You receive full credit as the author while benefiting from a writer's expertise and skill.
Types of Ghostwriting
- Memoir & Autobiography: Turning your life story, experiences, and wisdom into a compelling narrative.
- Business & Leadership Books: Developing thought leadership, strategy books, and business narratives.
- Fiction: Collaborative development of novels across genres, from literary to genre fiction.
- Self-Help & Narrative Non-Fiction: Books that teach, inspire, and transform readers.
- Biography & Historical Narrative: In-depth accounts of lives, events, and historical periods.
The Ghostwriting Process
- Discovery: Extensive interviews and conversations to understand your story, voice, goals, and vision.
- Development: Structuring your book—outline, key scenes, thematic threads, pacing.
- Writing: The ghostwriter crafts chapters based on your input, maintaining your voice throughout.
- Revision: Multiple rounds of revisions incorporating your feedback and ensuring authenticity.
- Final Manuscript: A polished, publication-ready manuscript reflecting your story and perspective.
Why Choose Ghostwriting
- You have a story but limited writing experience or time
- You want professional writing expertise without writing the book yourself
- You're busy running a business but want to establish thought leadership
- Your story is complex and needs expert narrative structure
- You want to preserve your authentic voice while getting professional writing support
Our Ghostwriting Philosophy
We don't ghostwrite for vanity. We don't ghostwrite to make you sound like someone you're not. We ghostwrite to help authentic, compelling voices reach their audience. The writer becomes a conduit for your story, amplifying your message while adding professional craft.
This is why the relationship between author and ghostwriter is so important. We need to understand not just your story, but your values, your perspective, your way of speaking. Only then can we write authentically in your voice.
Ghostwriting Pricing
Starting at $15,000
Pricing depends on project scope, book length, genre, and timeline. A 60,000-word memoir or business book ranges from $15,000–$35,000.
- Comprehensive manuscript development consultation
- Professional manuscript writing (typically 4-6 months)
- Multiple rounds of revision and refinement
- Editorial feedback integrated into final manuscript
- Publication-ready manuscript delivered
Every ghostwriting project is unique. We'll discuss your specific book, timeline, and budget to create a customized quote. Many authors find ghostwriting cost-effective compared to writing alone and then requiring extensive professional editing.