What Is Book Ghostwriting?
Ghostwriting is the process of writing material for someone else who receives the author or writer credit. A ghostwriter develops the manuscript from your ideas, experiences, knowledge and source material, while you contribute information and review the work throughout the project.
The writer may remain unnamed or receive an agreed acknowledgement or shared credit. Your involvement helps the manuscript communicate your intended message in a voice that suits you and your readers.
Book Writing Pros provides nonfiction ghostwriting for authors and professionals. Our work includes memoirs, biographies, autobiographies and books that share professional expertise or practical guidance.
When Do You Need a Ghostwriter?
You may have a compelling story or useful knowledge but need someone to turn it into a book. Ghostwriting can help when you have material to share and want a professional writer to prepare the manuscript. More specifically, you may need a ghostwriter if:
- You have ideas and expertise but need help expressing them in writing.
- You have notes, recordings or research that need to be organized and developed.
- You do not have the time to write the book yourself.
If you want to do the writing yourself, writing coaching and manuscript development can help you shape ideas and work through difficult sections. If you already have a draft that needs correction or refinement, our editorial services may be the appropriate next step.
How the Ghostwriting Process Works
Ghostwriting is a personal, involved collaboration, and the work depends on the material you have and the book you want to create. We define the project with you before writing begins, including its intended readers, scope and schedule.
- Plan the manuscript. Clarify the book’s purpose, audience, subject and proposed structure.
- Gather the material. Review your notes and source material, conduct interviews and identify research needed for the agreed scope.
- Write the draft. Develop the material into chapters that communicate your story or expertise clearly.
- Review and revise. Incorporate your feedback, clarify details and refine the manuscript within the agreed revision scope.
A book may take several months to a year or more to complete, depending on its length, complexity and the availability of source material. Interviews, research and your feedback are part of that schedule, so the timeline is considered individually.
Ghostwriter Credit
A ghostwriter may remain unnamed, receive credit in the acknowledgements or appear on the cover with an agreed “with” or coauthor credit. We discuss the credit arrangement with you so both parties understand how the writer’s contribution will be acknowledged.
Ghostwriting Fees and Payment
Book Writing Pros ghostwriting is a paid writing service, with the scope, fees and payment schedule agreed before work begins. Our ghostwriters are paid for their commissioned work rather than receiving royalties from your book sales.
Academic Work and Ghostwriting Ethics
We do not ghostwrite academic assignments or reports for students at any level. We can provide editing support for academic work under the institution’s requirements while preserving the student’s authorship.
Tell Us About Your Book
Share your subject, intended readers, what you want the book to accomplish and the material you have so far. Include any notes, outline or sample chapters, an approximate target length and your preferred schedule.
We will help determine the writing support and scope your project needs. You can review our professional service pricing or read our writing, editing and publishing FAQs before getting in touch.