Frequently asked questions.
Everything people ask before they hire a ghostwriter.
General
What is a ghostwriter?
A professional writer who writes books, speeches or content published under someone else’s name. You provide the story and ideas; they do the writing.
Is ghostwriting legal?
Yes. Ghostwriting books, speeches and business content is legal and common. Supplying academic work to students for submission is not, and we never offer it.
Is my project confidential?
Yes. We sign a non-disclosure agreement before you share details, and your writer takes no public credit.
Do you use AI?
No. Every word is written by a person. We put that promise in your contract.
Book ghostwriting
How much does a book ghostwriter cost in the UK?
Full-length books in the UK typically cost between £18,000 and £55,000 or more, depending on length, research and the writer’s experience. Per-word rates run from about £0.30 to £1.20. Your quote is fixed before you start.
Will my name be on the cover?
Yes. You are the author. Your writer signs a non-disclosure agreement and takes no credit unless you choose to thank them.
How long does it take to write a book?
Most full-length books take three to six months from first interview to finished manuscript. A shorter business book can be faster.
Do I need to have anything written already?
No. Most clients start with nothing but their memories, notes or expertise. If you do have a draft, your writer will build on it.
Can you help me publish it?
Yes. We offer editing, proofreading, cover design and Amazon KDP set-up, or we can prepare a proposal for literary agents.
Business writing
What is business ghostwriting?
A professional writer creates content such as LinkedIn posts, blogs or articles that are published under your name. The ideas and opinions are yours; the writer does the writing.
Is it honest to publish ghostwritten posts?
Yes, as long as the ideas and opinions are genuinely yours, which is how we work. Speechwriters and communications teams have done this for leaders for decades.
How much of my time does it take?
Usually 30 to 60 minutes a month for a call or voice notes, plus time to approve drafts.
Do you offer monthly packages?
Yes. Most LinkedIn and blog clients work on a monthly retainer, with a set number of posts or articles each month.
Speechwriting
How much does a speech writer cost in the UK?
Bespoke wedding speeches usually cost £150 to £400. Keynote and after-dinner speeches typically start from about £500, depending on length and research.
How quickly can you write a speech?
Most speeches are delivered within 7 days. Eulogies can be written within 48 to 72 hours when time is short.
Will it sound like me?
That is the whole job. Your writer works from your words, stories and way of speaking, and revises until it feels natural to say aloud.
Can you help with delivery?
Yes. On request, we add timing marks, pause cues and a short coaching call.
Publishing
How much does it cost to self-publish a book in the UK?
Most authors spend £500 to £1,200 on the essentials: cover, formatting and set-up. Professional editing adds to that, depending on the length and state of the manuscript.
Do you take royalties?
No. Your book is published under your own account and you keep every penny of royalties.
Can you publish in print and ebook?
Yes. We prepare print-ready PDFs and ebook files for Amazon KDP, and can advise on other platforms such as IngramSpark.
Do I need an ISBN?
Amazon can assign a free ISBN, or you can buy your own from Nielsen in the UK. We explain the trade-offs and set up whichever you choose.
Arabic ghostwriting
Are your Arabic writers native speakers?
Yes. Every Arabic project is written by a native Arabic writer, never by machine translation.
Which dialects can you write in?
We write in Modern Standard Arabic for most published work, and can keep Gulf, Levantine, Egyptian or Maghrebi dialect in dialogue and quotes where it matters.
Can my interviews be in English if the book is in Arabic?
Yes. Many clients mix both languages in interviews. Your writer works with whatever comes naturally to you.
Do you publish Arabic books?
Yes. Amazon KDP supports Arabic, and we prepare right-to-left print and ebook files.
Copywriting
What is the difference between copywriting and content writing?
Copywriting persuades someone to act now: buy, book or get in touch. Content writing informs and builds trust over time, like blog posts and guides. Most businesses need both, and we write both.
Do you write for SEO?
Yes. Every page is planned around the searches your customers make, with titles, headings and meta descriptions written for Google. We never stuff keywords; pages are written for people first.
Who owns the copy?
You do. Full copyright passes to you on payment, and we never reuse your copy for anyone else.
Do you use AI to write?
No. Every word is written and edited by people. It is in our contract.
Content writing
How much does content writing cost in the UK?
A researched article of 500 to 800 words typically costs £120 to £350. Longer, more technical pieces, case studies and white papers cost more. See the prices on this page for each type.
Will the content rank on Google?
Nobody can honestly guarantee rankings. What we can promise is content planned around real searches, written to be the most useful answer, and set up correctly for Google.
Can you write in our brand voice?
Yes. We start with your existing material and a short brief, and refine the voice with you over the first few pieces.
SEO services
How much does SEO cost in the UK?
Local SEO for a small business typically costs £300 to £1,000 a month. Competitive sectors such as legal and finance, and larger online shops, cost more. A one-off audit costs £300 to £1,500.
How long does SEO take?
Fixes to your Google Business Profile and website can help within weeks. Ranking new pages in competitive searches usually takes three to six months of steady work.
Can you guarantee first place on Google?
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Google decides rankings. We focus on the things that genuinely move them, and we report honestly on results.
Is there a minimum contract?
No long lock-ins. Monthly SEO runs on a rolling monthly basis after an initial three-month plan.