01 Book Ghostwriting
Your story, written in your voice — with your name on the cover.
You have the ideas, the experience or the story. We bring the writing time and the craft. Our ghostwriters interview you, learn how you talk and think, and build a manuscript you’ll be proud to call your own.
grew up above dad’s hardware store
the flood in ’98 — turning point
“we never closed, not once”
talk about the loan?
The water reached the second shelf by midnight. My father stood in the doorway with a flashlight and a ledger, as if counting nails might keep the river out. We never closed, not once — not that week, not that year.
What’s included
What you get with Book Ghostwriting.
Ghostwriting is a partnership. Here’s everything that’s part of it, from the first call to the final, polished manuscript.
Discovery & interviews
Recorded calls (usually 6–12, depending on length) where we learn your story, your goals and the way you naturally speak.
Writer matching
We pair you with a writer who has worked in your genre — a memoirist for memoir, a business writer for business books.
Detailed outline
A chapter-by-chapter plan you approve before any chapters are written, so there are no surprises.
Chapter-by-chapter drafting
You receive chapters in stages, comment on each, and see the book take shape as it’s written.
Research & fact-checking
Background research, dates, names and references are checked so the book holds up to scrutiny.
Voice matching
We study your interviews, emails and existing writing so the finished book reads like you on your best day.
Professional edit
Every ghostwritten manuscript is edited and proofread by a second professional before delivery.
Publishing-ready files
You receive a clean manuscript ready for cover design, formatting and publishing — with us or anyone else.
How it works
From first call to finished files.
One dedicated project manager keeps everything moving, and revision rounds come back within 48–72 business hours.
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Week 1
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Discovery call
We talk about the book, who it’s for and what you want it to do for you. You get a proposal and timeline.
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Weeks 2–3
2
Interviews & outline
Structured interviews, then a detailed outline for your approval.
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Months 1–4
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Writing
Chapters delivered in stages. You review, we revise — as many rounds as your scope needs.
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Final month
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Edit & handover
A full professional edit and proofread, then publishing-ready files in your hands.
Range
What we ghostwrite.
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Memoir
- Autobiography
- Biography
- Business books
- Self-help
- Fantasy
- Novels
- Children’s books
- Comic books
- Poetry
- Speeches
- Screenplays
- Ebooks
- Celebrity books
Why Crowell–Collier
You stay the author
Your name goes on the cover. You keep every right and every royalty. We never claim credit or reuse your material.
Writers who specialise
Your writer has worked in your genre before, so they understand its structure and its readers.
A process you can see
You read every chapter as it’s written. Nothing disappears into a black box for months.
“I’d been sitting on my manuscript for almost two years because I didn’t know what to do next. They walked me through everything, and publishing my first ebook wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought.”
Book Ghostwriting — FAQ
Common questions.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is a phone call away.
+1 (234) 567 8901Will people know I used a ghostwriter?
Only if you tell them. Everything is confidential, and we’re happy to sign an NDA. Your name is the only one on the book.
How much do I need to be involved?
Mostly in the interviews and in reviewing chapters. Most authors spend a few hours a week during writing; we do the heavy lifting.
How long does a ghostwritten book take?
Most books take three to six months depending on length, research and how quickly feedback comes back. You’ll get a timeline before we start.
What if I don’t like how a chapter sounds?
Tell us. Revisions are unlimited within your agreed scope, and early chapters are where we fine-tune your voice.
Can you help publish the book afterwards?
Yes. We can take the finished manuscript straight into cover design, formatting, publishing and marketing.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your book.
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- Emailinfo@crowellcollierpublishing.com
- Phone+1 (234) 567 8901
- HoursMon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM