Book writer and ghostwriter
I write books (and blurbs, introductions and parts of books) for private clients, organisations and publishers. I can write a book for you or with you, either as a ghostwriter or a co-writer.
What's the difference between a ghostwriter and a co-writer?
A ghostwriter writes a book but takes no credit for it. So you can hire a ghostwriter to write you a book, and then publish that book with your name on the cover as author.
A co-writer, however, does have their name on the cover. Usually, the client declares they have written the book with a professional writer, for example 'by Joe Bloggs with Joanne Bloggs' (although usually, in fact, the client does no writing at all themselves).
For both these business relationships, the writer usually charges a fee for the writing and then waives any right to the royalties achieved by the book.
Why hire a book writer or ghostwriter?
Perhaps you have material for a book, but have no interest in sitting down and writing it. Perhaps you're aware that your talent doesn't lie in writing, and you'd prefer to hand over to an expert ghostwriter who can take your fabulous idea and shape it into a great book.
A lack of ability, time or interest in writing needn't stop you becoming a published author. Many people hire a book writer or ghostwriter to write a book either with or for them. Just take a look at the latest celebrity autobiographies in your local bookshop – do you really think the 'author' had the talent to write the book that bears their name? Of course not: a publisher hired a ghostwriter like me to interview the celebrity and then write the book for them. And you'd be astonished just how many books are formed this way, with a professional writer shaping someone else's material into a book. There's really no shame in it at all – it's commonplace.
How I write
Here are the elements of writing style I apply to the books I author:
Carefully structured: Structure is everything, I believe. A reader wants a logical structure that tells them where they are, where they've been, and where they're going.
Clear: I believe readers should be able to easily determine meaning and direction of the text.
Consistent: Nothing bugs me more than inconsistencies in books' structures, content and style.
Engaging: Writing with the reader in mind is paramount.
Inclusive: I don't write material that's offensive to others, such as racist, sexist or ageist content.
Informed: I like to keep my writing grounded and real.
My experience
The majority of my writing projects involve me working as a ghostwriter. The confidential nature of ghostwriting means I can't shout about my published books. Suffice to say that creating books is a key element of my livelihood, and if you take a wander around your local bookshop you'll come across my books, though they never bear my name. If you'd like an idea of the kind of publishers and authors I work with, take a look at my About page.
I'm experienced in writing across a range of genres: mind, body and spirit; psychology; health; business; education; family; autobiography/biography; popular culture. This isn't an exhaustive list, and I'm always happy to consider writing on other subject matters. The process for writing a book is the same whatever the content.
Find out more
To find out more about my ghostwriting service and to read writing samples, please visit my dedicated site: www.bookghostwriter.co.uk.