How does ghostwriting work?
1. Discovery Call: We begin with a conversation about your goals, audience, and vision for the book. You share where you’re at and what your ideal outcome looks like. 2. Proposal & Project Plan: You’ll receive a detailed outline of scope, timeline, structure, and deliverables. This ensures we’re aligned before writing begins. 3. Interviews & […]
Q: What happens if I don’t want to continue after we’ve started?
Life happens. I get it. My number one priority is to make you happy. Because I work using monthly payment plans for larger projects, it’s easy to hand over all materials without any debts or refunds needed to either party.
Q: How will I get my final draft?
I will deliver your final draft electronically as a Word document (.doc or .docx file), which is the preferred format of the book industry.
Q: What is a Certified Ghostwriter?
A Certified Ghostwriter is someone who holds a certificate from the Ghostwriting Professional Designation Program (GPDP) sponsored by California State University, Long Beach and Wambtac Ghostwriters, the first (and still only) academically sponsored ghostwriting training in the world. GPDP teaches ghostwriting theory, techniques, knowledgebase, and publishing-industry secrets in one intense, year-long, masters-level course of study. […]
Q: Which of your services is right for me?
Ghostwriting: I capture your ideas from interviews and/or notes, structure the material for the appropriate markets, craft each chapter with your guidance and feedback, musically line edit each page for ultimate flow and reader engagement, and prepare the final manuscript for the publishing process of your choice. Price: $35,000-$60,000 total (depending on the project). Timeline: […]
Q: Do you take royalties?
No. I believe that you as the author deserve all royalties. The amount you earn from book sales depends on many factors, including your publishing path and any agreements you make with a publisher, your distribution strategy, and your marketing and promotion efforts. I provide assistance on publishing and marketing to help ensure your author […]
Q: Will people know I had a ghostwriter?
Not unless you tell them. I remain anonymous and do not ask for any acknowledgments, royalties, or copyrights. (Though testimonials and/or referrals are always welcome and appreciated!)
Q: How do you determine your prices?
All prices are standard for the publishing industry. After we discuss your project at length and I review any relevant materials, I’ll provide you a proposal of services so you’ll know exactly what to expect before we sign an agreement. For larger projects, I use a monthly payment plan to simplify the process. The price […]