Book ghostwriting
A non-fiction ghostwriter for the book only you can write.
Self-help, health, history, travel or how-to. Your knowledge, turned into a clear, well-researched book that readers trust.
- NDA before you share details
- You keep every right
- Written by people, never AI
Good non-fiction makes complex ideas feel simple and personal stories feel useful. It needs a strong argument, a clear structure and evidence readers can rely on.
Your non-fiction ghostwriter starts by pinning down the promise of the book: what the reader will know or be able to do by the last page. They then build an outline, interview you for your expertise and stories, and handle the research and references.
If you plan to approach a literary agent, we can write the book proposal and sample chapters first, so you can test the market before committing to the full manuscript.
Who it is for.
- Experts in health, wellbeing, finance or education
- Coaches and therapists with a proven method
- Historians and enthusiasts with deep subject knowledge
- Anyone with a story that carries a lesson
What you get.
Book promise and outline
A clear purpose and structure, agreed up front.
Research and references
Sources checked and cited where your readers expect them.
Full manuscript
Usually 50,000 to 80,000 words.
Optional book proposal
A proposal and sample chapters for literary agents.
Process and timeline.
Three to six months for most non-fiction books.
Free consultation
A call to understand your story, your readers and what success looks like. We match you with a writer whose voice and background fit.
Interviews
Recorded conversations, usually weekly, where your writer draws out the stories, detail and opinions only you have.
Chapter by chapter
You approve an outline, then read each chapter as it is written. Nothing moves on until you are happy with it.
Polish and hand over
A full edit and proofread, then the manuscript, all rights and the interview recordings are yours.
What it costs.
A typical UK market range. Your quote is fixed before any work starts, and payments are staged.
You do not need more discipline. You need fewer decisions. By the end of this chapter, you will have made the only three that matter this week.
An illustrative sample of our writing style, not a client’s work.
Questions, answered.
Can you write a book proposal for agents?
Yes. We write proposals with an overview, market analysis, chapter summaries and sample chapters.
Who does the research?
Your writer does, working from your expertise plus reliable published sources. You approve the facts and claims.
Do you write academic books or dissertations?
No. We do not write academic work for students under any circumstances. Professional non-fiction for general readers is a different thing entirely.
Before you start.
Practical guides on non-fiction from our writers.
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Learn moreReady to talk about your non-fiction?
A free, no-obligation quote within one working day. NDA available before you share a thing.