Do you have a book in you, waiting to be written? Do you have the ideas and the material, but lack the time, talent or inclination to turn the book in your head into a book on the shelf? Then you need a ghostwriter.
 
An experienced ghostwriter, I work with clients to create engaging non-fiction books. I rewrite books, knocking them into shape, and I write books from scratch, based on the client’s concept.
 
Over the years I’ve ghostwritten all kinds of books, from short ebooks up to full-length print books. I’ve worked with clients on one-off projects, and I’ve written for clients over the long term. For one client, I ghostwrote every week for 12 years.

Ghostwriting is demanding work, but it’s also very rewarding for me, because I love to write and to create books.
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Why work with a ghostwriter?

Ghostwriting is a growing service area. Many clients want to ‘write’ a book but lack the time or ability to do so. You may hire a ghostwriter for all kinds of reasons:
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  • You want a book that you can use as a marketing hook for your business. 
  • You dream of being published and have a fantastic idea, but you’re struggling to actually get words on paper.
  • You’re already published and can’t write quickly enough to please readers and keep up with the market.
  • You see publishing as a business opportunity and want to create a brand that regularly publishes a certain kind of book.

But isn’t ghostwriting cheating? people ask. My answer: Not at all; the ghostwriter is entirely accepted in the publishing industry. If you want a great, polished book, but you don’t have the time or skills to achieve this yourself, then ghostwriting offers the solution: your book, your way.

​My non-fiction specialism

I’ve worked on more than 70 For Dummies books for the publisher John Wiley & Sons, and as a ghostwriter I draw on that experience to write user-friendly, accessible non-fiction books. The following are fundamental to my writing style:
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  • Logical structure: The book is built upon a carefully organised, logical structure that tells the reader where they are, where they’ve been and where they’re going.
  • Sparkling clarity: No waffle, no padding, no vague or ambiguous statements – just crisp, clear wording.
  • A strong and confident author voice: The book positions the author as an expert in the subject matter, someone the reader can trust – and like, thanks to the warm tone of the writing.
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The nature of a ghostwriter is to be a chameleon and adopt the character of the client when writing, so in my career I’ve written as various people, from counsellor to fitness instructor, SEO specialist to entrepreneur.​​ 
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I have a particular interest in ghostwriting books in the following genres:
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  • Business
  • Children’s non-fiction
  • Health
  • History
  • Parenting and family
  • Self-help and psychology
  • The creative arts
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My ghostwriting service

This service is bespoke, tailored to the client’s needs. The client delivers the concept and any materials required, and then I write the book.

I ask all prospective clients to answer the following questions:​

  • What are the basics of your book (subject, genre, length)?
  • Why do you want to publish the book?
  • Do you have (or want to secure) a contract with a publisher, or are you looking to self-publish?
  • Have you checked what competing books exist?
  • Who is the target reader for your book?
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A note on marketability: If your book is a commercial project (you want to publish it for profit), I advise you to consider carefully whether the project is viable. Your book needs to sell in sufficient numbers to cover the cost of ghostwriting and all other costs associated with publishing.

I assess each ghostwriting request carefully, and I take on a project only when I’m satisfied that:
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  • The client and I will work well together.
  • I can engage with the subject matter.
  • The book created will be of suitable quality.
  • If required, the book will be marketable.
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Should we decide to work together, I will recommend that I write a sample chapter before proceeding with the full book, so that you can be sure I’m the right ghostwriter for you.

Key questions about ghostwriting

How much will it cost?

My rate for ghostwriting starts at £150 per 1,000 words. For more information on pricing, visit my FAQs page.​

How can a client prepare for ghostwriting?

Along with gathering any materials I’ll need in order to write (for example, media articles, academic papers, books, videos, podcasts), please do your best to answer the questions above. Really think about the genre, the audience, the content and angle, the tone and style, and the marketability. The clearer the brief you provide, the better equipped I am to write the book you’re envisioning. ​

What comes after ghostwriting?

Given that I’m a professional developmental editor and copy editor, my writing is of a high standard. To prepare the book for publication or submission to agents/publishers, it will simply need proofreading. The proofread is best carried out by a different professional, as per the standard process in the publishing industry. I can recommend a colleague for this service.

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Please get in touch if you’d like further information about ghostwriting, or to request a quotation for your project.