How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Ghostwriter?
Have you been wondering just how much does it cost to hire a ghostwriter?
Well, you aren’t alone. This is a very popular question. Shopping for a writer is a bit like walking into a gallery with the hope of acquiring a special piece of art. As you peruse the beautiful paintings on the walls, you might just wonder about their cost. After all, the price tags can vary widely. It can be intimidating to ask the artist, because the price could be well outside your budget.
When you buy a car or a house, don’t you have a rough idea of the expense involved? Probably! However, how can you know the cost to hire a ghostwriter?
Allow me to address the question directly: I charge one dollar per word to ghostwrite.
I’ve noticed that some ghostwriters don’t like to broach this subject on their websites. Maybe they’re worried you’ll just click away when you discover the price. For me, I figure why bury my pricing in some dusty corner of my website? There really is no need to dance around the subject.
As you’ll discover, writers have different fees and some charge in different ways. For instance, some writers may charge by the hour or the page. Most charge by the word. While manuscripts vary in length, a short memoir or novella will be 25,000 words and a full-length book will be 50,000 – 75,000 words. Some clients prefer to publish mini-eBooks, which can be 5,000 – 10,000 words in length. These can be a good option to get one’s feet wet and learn the art of marketing books on Amazon.
Occasionally I’ll run into a client who actually needs a cross between an editor and a ghost, because he has already written most of the book and the first draft is in decent shape. If that’s the case with you, I’d charge much less.
Inside Secret: How to reduce the cost of a ghostwriter
There are a few factors that might help reduce a ghostwriter’s cost. Firstly, I’m always impressed when a prospective client has taken the time to really research me and find out the steps he should take to work with a ghostwriter. I know this is a client who understands me and how I work, which is a great place to start the relationship.
Here are some key ways you may persuade me to reduce the amount I charge:
Pitch me an inspiring book
While some ghostwriters will write about any subject matter, I’m rather picky. I prefer to write about uplifting subjects that help people in some way. Of course, the book doesn’t need to be happy-go-lucky throughout, but if you’re looking to get back at an ex or wish to delve into the horrors of your abusive past, I’m not the writer for you.
I’ve written a couple dozen books over the last two decades. Here are a few examples of projects I’ve completed from different genres:
- The story of a man who immigrated to the United States with only a few dollars in his pocket and became a multi-millionaire
- A nonfiction book about a how to run a specialized niche market business
- The fictional story of a deadly family feud that spans generations and worlds, highlighting the importance of family loyalty and the overcoming of seemingly impossible obstacles
- The heroic journey of a man who escaped communist Hungary on foot to become an affluent businessman in Canada
There are times when someone approaches me with a story that truly appeals to me. I find that I can’t stop thinking about the project. I really want to help the author, even though he can’t pay my full price. In those cases, when he shares his budget, I’ll do my best to at least guide him in the right direction.
If you’re on a tight budget and need help, let me know what you can afford. I can almost always make suggestions to help reduce your cost. Or I might be able to set you up with a student writer and supervise her work. When I do that, I can charge less.
Be flexible with your deadline
Normally, I need eight months to a year (or more) to complete a book project. If you need a fast turnaround time, I will need to increase my price. However, if you are flexible on deadlines, I can sometimes give you a price break, as I can take on other projects.
I routinely try to come in ahead of my deadlines, but it’s nice to have some leeway if it’s needed. Flexibility is worth its weight in gold.
In addition, there are times when my clients need to take a few months off, too. I always juggle projects to accommodate authors.
Reduce your word count
Since a ghostwriter usually charges on a per word basis, you can reduce the cost to hire a ghostwriter by lowering your proposed word count. As I mentioned earlier in this article, the average length of a book is 50,000 – 75,000 words (or 200 – 300 pages), but some stories can be told in 25,000 words (or 100 pages). This is an acceptable length for a memoir. So, if a shorter book is more realistic for you, know that I can make it any length, within reason. Just be aware that we might not be able to include all the incidents that occurred.
Quality is always better than quantity in writing.
Show you communicate well
As a ghostwriter, I will require that my authors be available to review pages I send or answer questions that come up as I write. You will need to put in a two to three hours a week on your project with me.
I seek out clients who communicate well and respect my time. From experience, I know that working with these clients will be easier because they will respond to my queries and be a true partner on the project. Of course, I will always do the heavy lifting for any book project I take on, but the client’s contributions are vital to the success of the project.
On the flip side, if a client needs me to send five emails before answering a question or doesn’t make a scheduled appointment, it takes me longer to complete a project.
I will sometimes give discounts (or add words for free) to a client who communicates well and respects my time.
Three Categories of Writer
If you’re willing to pay the cost to hire a ghostwriter, it’s good to know that there are three main categories of writers:
- Cheap writers
- Mid-range professional writers
- High-end celebrity writers
Cheap writers
Price range: $2,000 to $10,000
How to locate: Fiverr, Upwork, Guru or other freelance websites
Pros:
- Easy to find
- Many writers in this category
- Very low cost
Cons:
- You need to watch for plagiarism. It’s rampant in this category.
- The writer will often have little to no prior experience. You’ll need to be patient.
- Because of this writer’s lack of experience, she may miss deadlines or run into unexpected difficulties.
- The writer will probably have a full-time job, which may cause delays.
- Be prepared to rewrite her work.
Advice:
- Ask for references and contact each one.
- Get writing samples. Be sure to check each using plagiarism software.
- Make sure they include outside editing in their fee.
- Never pay the entire fee upfront; give an industry-standard deposit of 25% down.
Summary:
If you have a very small budget (and you can’t write your book on your own), a cheap writer really is your only option. Your biggest risk is that you’ll wind up with an unusable manuscript that will need to be rewritten. Also, you really need to watch for plagiarism with this class of writer.
Mid-range professional writers
Price range: $15,000 to $100,000
How to locate: Internet searches, blogs, and word-of-mouth
Pros:
- You will get personalized attention from a professional writer.
- The process will be an enjoyable experience.
- Through the interview process, you’ll probably remember new details of past incidents and might put together some interesting pieces to your life puzzle.
- Your ghostwriter will have years of writing experience, with at least a few books under her belt.
- You will learn a lot about how to write along the way.
Cons:
- The price tag is higher than a cheap writer.
- Since there aren’t many ghostwriters in this category, it can be hard to get on her calendar. We book up fast.
Advice:
- Review the ghostwriter’s website. Look for a testimonial page and a blog, as these will tell you a lot about the writer’s experience and viewpoint.
- Compile a good list of questions before you interview her.
- Make sure you sign a professional contract. Have it reviewed by your lawyer before signing it.
- Plan to pay 25% – 40% when you begin the project.
- Don’t restrict your search to local ghostwriters.
Summary:
This level of ghostwriter will make the project an enjoyable and educational experience for you. It’s a bit like hiring a limousine instead of calling an Uber. If you can afford a professional ghostwriter, you’ll wind up with a quality manuscript that you can either market and sell or pitch to an agent or publisher.
High-end celebrity writers
These ghostwriters are usually hired by actors, politicians, musicians and other famous personalities who will sell books just by virtue of their names. The writers for these celebrities are well-established ghostwriters and authors, who have a lot of experience in this area.
The price tag for a celebrity hiring a ghostwriter is six or seven figures.
Which category is right for you?
Most people recognize that they would like a mid-ranged professional writer. And, honestly, the cost to hire a ghostwriter is actually reasonable when you consider that a lot of time, energy and hard work goes into writing a book. An excellent professional writer will often spend up to a year or two researching, writing, and editing a book for you.
As you can see, the cost to hire a ghostwriter fluctuates greatly from writer to writer.
Bottom line: you get what you pay for!
Tip: Give your ghostwriter a trial run
If you’re uncertain about the cost to hire a ghostwriter and are nervous about plunking down a large deposit, propose a trial run. Of course, you’ll need to pay for the service. If you don’t pay her, she will have to fit it in around her paid work and won’t be able to grant it the proper importance. Also, if you pay for the piece, you’ll own the rights to it and can use it anytime.
This trial run will allow you to find out how well the writer meets the agreed-upon deadline and you can really determine the quality of her work. At the end, you will have a good idea of what to expect if you hire her.
Now, some people get the “bright idea” that they can piece together a manuscript by asking many different ghostwriters to provide samples for free. This won’t work. Trust me, it will look more like a patchwork quilt than a book. This is not a good way to get around the cost to hire a ghostwriter.
When I do a trial phase, I allow my client to pick the word count, then I charge my standard dollar-per-word fee. If someone is writing his memoir, I select a story from his past to write. If I’m trying out for a nonfiction piece, I usually write an essay or a blog article. These few pages give the new client a good idea of what to expect from our budding relationship.
A Little Warning
Have you received a lowball offer to write your book?
While it might sound attractive, it rarely works out for you in the end. I have received calls from a number of prospective clients who made “excellent” deals hoping to save money, only to find they had to shell out a lot more cash to have everything re-written. It’s frustrating for the author, as well as for the ghostwriter who must now take over the project.
If you’re paying a fraction of the usual price, you often get a fraction of the quality.
Writing a book requires a certain advanced skill set, and the complexity involved with ghostwriting is even greater. A ghost needs to capture the style and voice of our authors, while meeting the goals of the client. That’s why the price tag should never be cheap.
If you have questions and need help, don’t hesitate to contact me! Check out my testimonial page to see what my clients have to say about me and my work.
Additional articles you might find helpful:
What You Need In a Ghostwriting Contract?
Write Your Family History in 2020
Four Different Ghostwriting Methods
What Is It Like to Be a Ghostwriter?
Write and Publish a Book in 2020
“When my partner and I decided to write a book, we interviewed many ghost writers. Some were very inexpensive, while others were too pricey for our budget. Laura wasn’t the least expensive writer, but we chose her because she was so passionate about writing. Laura went above and beyond our expectations. I am very pleased with all her work and will continue to use her for my future writing needs.” Edwin Carrion
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Hi, Ayanna! I hope our telephone consultation was of help! Let me know if I can do anything else for you.
Hi
I would like to hire a ghost writer who has written books, and has a relationship with a literary agent/publisher. Is this possible?
Thanks, Kate
Hi! Thank you for writing!
Ghostwriters typically don’t have a relationship with an agent or publisher. You would need to hire a ghostwriter then find an agent. The agent would only be interested in your experience as an author (and not the ghostwriter’s) and would want to know that you could help market your book.
Hope that helps!
Laura
I wonder if you might be able to provide feedback on an idea for a book I’ve been considering for a very long time. You might be able to provide some insight as to how you think this topic might do!
Hi I’m Leanna and I want to write a book but has no intentions on knowing how to start. I hope u contact me and please reply back
Hi, Leanna! I’d love to talk to you. Please feel free to give me a call and I can give you some advice. Thanks for writing!
I did know that it was that expensive to have a ghost writer. I would like the opportunity to speak to you in regards of writing.
Hello! Thanks so much for understanding about the cost. I emailed your privately and look forward to hearing back!
I have written a fiction book, but would like to know if a ghhostwriter will be able to polish and shine my story, and perhaps even write a few extra chapters to turn it from a novella into a novel. Thanks. Kind regards.
I sent you an email just now! I would love to discuss the details of your project, so that I can help you. Thanks for reaching out!
I have an idea for a movie storyline but having consulted couple of friends, I was advised to put the story down as a novel (book). I would need a support of a ghost writer. Please advice.
I’ll email you directly and we can set up a free 20-minute consultation. Thanks for writing!
I’m looking for help start to finish , with a certain flare and style . I would love to hear your thoughts or opinions .
Thank You Kindly , Carla Cable
Hello! I’m happy to help you. I will write to you privately to discuss the details. Thanks for writing!
Hi how are you?
Hi, Paul! It was good to chat with you. I wish you luck with your project!
Hello,
I’m offering an interesting and accurate recollection of events and actions in Los Angeles /Hollywood during the 193’0s to 1945; mob actions , and Hollywood Mob structure. The last of the eyewitnesses; first account experience. contract 760-475-3745…for the source…
I’m sending to multiple sources since time is short…
Bill…
Thanks for writing, Bill! It sounds like you have an interesting story to tell. I wish you luck with your endeavor.
I have a gift, and I am too slow of a writer. I have a portfolio of work and strong references. I need someone to write down all my thoughts during a session in a literal fashion. My best work is for you to decide. I have no formal training in writing but I am willing to present what I have done over the past two decades.
I’m new to this whole ghost writer thing, so your informative reply would be most appreciative.
I’m writing a memoir and i just dont have the time and patience to write i know what i have will be a best seller.Can you help me?
Sure, I can help! Can you email me and we’ll set up a time to talk?
Can you write a one chapter memoir by Monday it has to be 4 pages and on an object. ill give you $20. thx
This sounds a lot like a homework assignment. You should really do this on your own! You’ll get a lot out of it and might just enjoy the learning process.
Dear Laura:
I wanted to write a book telling the truth about a plane crash but have not the skill to do so. I need help setting the record straight.
Sincerely,
Rick
Thank you for contacting me about your intriguing story! I have emailed you privately and would love to chat.
Hi Laura, I am thinking about having someone ghost write a book about my life before, during and after the Attica Prison riots. I was the co-plaintiff for the lawsuit brought against the state. Some say I was more instrumental in our winning than any others involved in the suit. Is this something you may be interested in or could you direct me to someone who may?
Thank You
David
Thank you, David, for writing! I look forward to talking to you on the phone about your project!
I want to tell my life story. I don’t write so well. Can you please contact me?
Hi, Bob! I sent you a private email, asking you more about your project. I look forward to hearing back! Thanks for writing!
Hi Laura, I would like to set up a consultation. Please email me so I can call you.
Hi Laura, I’ve have been thinking about writing a book for such a long time now, I just don’t know where to begin can you please give me some advice in what I need to do! I have like a thousand questions! thank you!
Dear Sara, It was a pleasure to speak to you on the phone about your project. I look forward to working with you!
Hi, my name is Kelly and I’m looking for a ghost writer to start my first book.
Hi, Kelly! I’d love to help you! Please email me your phone number so that I can give you a free consultation!
Hello Laura, I was interested in hiring a ghostwriter. I would like it to be a series of three books. The first one about my mother who was born during World War 2 and experienced life inside of a concentration camp. She also worked in the underground after war war 2 as a spy. She went through an abusive marriage with my father, as well as the kidnapping of both of her children. The second book I would want to be about my brother who was kidnapped by my father and abused him mentally, physically, and emotionally,he lived on the streets, an endured many hardships in life due to the abuse. for instance how he was chase down the road my my stepmother with a bat. I would like to write a book about before my kidnapping and after. The sexual abuse as well as mental and physical abuse I went through. For example how was told that I should be a prostitute because they make more money. My hardships and my successes. I think it would be an interesting series of books coming from a parent as well as to sibblings who survived the things we as a family have gone through. each telling it from their own perspective. we have been told many times that we should write a book about our experiences.I was interested in the price it would cost to hire ghostwriter.Thank youChristina
Hi, Christina! I tried to email you, but didn’t hear back. Let me know how I can help!
Hello, Christina! I would love to talk to you. I tried to email you privately, but didn’t hear back. Let me know more about your needs and I’ll do my best to help you. Thank you!
How can I learn the art of ghost writing like you? Is there an exact field of study I should start in. Looking for a new career idea….
Hello! Thank you for asking! I coach on the business of ghostwriting, teaching people how to start in the industry. The toughest thing, I think, is to get that first client. How do you find the people who need help? Then once you have a prospect, how much should you bid and how do you get started? These are the most popular questions I receive. I can help! Let me know when we can talk.
My wife is looking for help on her biography can you give me your contact info to discuss
Hello! I sent you an email, but didn’t hear back. Did you receive my response? Let me know how I can best help!
i would like to write book but am dyslexic and have a job but it dose not pay very well i would like to change my job fit in with my famliy .I have some iders for my book can you help me please thank you claire seber
Thanks for writing! I would encourage you to do your best to write your book. Reading lots of books will give you ideas and inspiration. Good luck!
Hi! I am writing a book and have the first three chapters done but need help progressing from there. Looking at about 100 – 150 pg book. It looks like you can help with that?? Please contact me so we can talk. Thanks!
Hi, Jo! I tried to write to you, but didn’t get through. Please contact me through my contact page and I’ll do my best to help. Let me know your budget so that I can best advise you.
I’m interested in hiring someone to write a Bio
for me. Could you point me in the right direction?
Hi! Sorry, I only caught this now. Let me know if you’re still interested. I do know a few people who could help.
Hello I’m interested in your services for writing a book and/or screenplay. Can you help me?
Hi! I wrote you privately and would love to chat more. I do need to know more about your project before I can give you advice, but I will do my best to assist you! Thanks for writing!
Hi Laura,
I would like to ask how your services work. Do we set up a skype/call and go from there?
Thanks!
Isa, I would be happy to chat on the phone. Please email me your phone number privately (though the contact form) and I’ll give you a call! Thanks!
How do you become a ghost writer? I was trained in education but always had a passion and a natural ability to write well. I took quite a few English courses in college and have done some work for various people unofficially. Now, I am considering making this a career. I would appreciate your guidance in this arena, even if it’s pointing me in the correct direction.
Hi! I do coach on how to break into the business, because most writers don’t know how to prospect for clients or bid on projects. Let me know if you’re interested! I’ll also write you privately.
Hey Laura,
I’ve considered researching profitable book ideas and then hiring ghost writers to complete the job. Do you think using software like zon sidekick to do research and then taking the good ideas and hiring you to publish them is a viable business model?
Hi! I emailed your privately and am happy to discuss this with you. Thanks for writing!
Thanks for this blog article, Laura. As a ghostwriter, I think one more thing to add in deciding how much you are will to pay for an author is a “perfect fit.” Sometimes, a perfect fit author doesn’t cost that much, but if a client does find a writer that is everything they dreamed of and more, paying extra always works out. Another, less expensive writer may have solid skills, but they won’t execute the project the way the client really wants it. If a client looks a fit, rather than price, they may end up getting the best of both!
Ali Tobia – http://www.alitobiawriter.com
Dear Ali, Thank you for adding this important element. It’s actually a topic worthy of it’s own article! Personally, I’ve learned to only work with clients who are a very good fit. It’s so important, considering that you’ll be entering into such a long term and personal relationship. I appreciate your taking the time to write!
Hi laura, I’ve been thinking about writing a book about my life for the past few years, I was hoping my story would maybe influence younger people to live a better life than I , I’ve battend Drug addiction for the past 25 years. I want to tell my story of a life not lived and a person I never even got to know who was myself. I have struggled with this problem for over half of my life now, this story is all about the epidemic this country is going through right now , Prescription pills ! I have never used anything other, I’ve been clean from that evil for 2 years now but it plays with my mind every day of my life, I want the insane way this country legally deals drugs to anyone who has a splinter.
Hi, John! I’d love to talk to you about your project! I just wrote you an email to find out more. Thanks!
I’m have completed a 180,000 historical fiction piece. I need some technical assistance in getting the book into a more consistent format. Those who have read the 5 page treatment love the story which is very unique and seemingly unused. Please contact me at the above email. I would like to talk in person if you are willing.
Thanks,
P
Hi! I’d love to talk to you about your project. I just emailed you directly and look forward to hearing back!
Thanks!
Laura
I would like to turn my thesis on how resources affect educational performance in africa into a book. Is this something you could help with or do you know someone who could?
Thanks,
Leah
Dear Leah, Yes, I can help you with that. I emailed your directly. I look forward to hearing back!
I’m not a writer but I did manage to write a screenplay. I sent it to a reader and received notes on how to improve it. It’s a fiction piece in the genre of horror/thriller. After some thought , I think it would send me better if it were written as a novel. Do you write fiction? Is the horror/thriller genre within your comfort zone? Thanks!
Hi! Thank you for writing me! I’ll email you privately to discuss your screenplay.
I am your average Joe. And I won’t call me a writer by any means. Though I wrote a book, because it was stuck in my head. I had ten people read and edit it. Then I self published though Author House. I know it has potential but I was told it needs more description. I wrote for a fast read and people say it’s to fast. So I am lost and know I need help. I can’t afford those big bucks ghostwriters. What do I do?
Thanks for writing! I completely understand your dilemma, but honestly you either need to hire someone to help you or just do your best. It sounds like you might need an editor, who can expand on what you’ve written. It will most likely run 10 cents per word, unless your book needs to be completely rewritten. Hope that helps!
I think what you are doing is great! I would love your help or the pointing in the right direction. Hoping to have my book finished by the end of the year. What is a realistic timeline for a first book?
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words! Congratulation on your book. It’s hard to say what a realistic timeline might be, but I think your goal could be realistic. I’ll email you as well and see how I can help you!
Hi looking for a gost writer to write family history.
Dear Yvonne,
Hi! Thank you for your interest! I just wrote you a personal email. I’d love to help you!
I left out some important information. I was looking for an Intelligent black man. I found him in the position of an Assistant Football and Basketball Coach for an important High School. My Partner knew he had to show himself to my parents as a good and intelligent black man.
I encourage you to focus on the positive points.
I would like to learn how to write a satorie about haunted ghost towns and how they got there,
Thank you for writing! I’ll write to you privately and see what I can do to help!
I just finished the first draft of a memoir. I need my prose to be tighter and richer. Could you help?
Hi! Definitely I could help you with that. I’ll write to you privately and discuss this with you. Thanks!
Will love to get in touch as I am in a drafting phase of a Memoir.
I just sent you a private email. I look forward to hearing back soon!
I was wondering about collaboration on a book series spanning over (at least) six books.
I’ve started the first book, made an outline, made character sheets, setting sheets, hired an editor and cover artist. I plan on making some progress during NaNoWriMo this year, but I know I fall short in some areas, and that’s where I’m hoping to find some help.
You’re on a wonderful path and I applaud you! I just wrote you privately to see what I could do to help!
Hi, im 16 years old and had an idea for a book for almost a year now. As i am 16 im busy with school and family and dont have time to write. I would like a ghostwriter to write my story and possibly second or third also. But I dont have the money that most ghostwriters ask for. i would love for you contact me asap. Through email. Thank you so much.
Hi, Brittany! Thanks for writing! I wrote you a private email as well, but wanted to make sure you received my response. Ghostwriters tend to cost quite a bit, just to warn you. My advice would be to write your books yourself, as it sounds like you have really great ideas! If you were set on hiring someone, I’d need to talk to your parents, but wouldn’t be inclined to go that route. I appreciate your writing me and wish you luck!
Hi Laura,
I am very interested in writing my life story. It has been one crazy life, i am an ex computer hacker and email spammer made over 100k a month, lived a rockstar life for over 5 years, untill i was arrested by the secret service and did 5 years in federal prison. Came home fell into drug addiction, and up homeless on the streets. I now have completely changed my life, and am now the founder of a non profit that helps addicts get off the street and into treatment. We helped save 80 lives so far. My life story is one of crime, drugs, and outrageous real life events. I need to hire a ghost writer, i am flat broke. But i am willing to give a percentage of the book to the writer, and this memoir will sell.
Thanks for writing! It sounds like a fascinating story, but you’d need to come up with upfront money to hire a ghostwriter. Good luck with your project!
I live in n.ireland. Separated 8 years ago from my husband. We were a couple that worked hard built up businesses, property etc. The story is about a divorce that has lasted years with no hope on the horizon for closure or a financial settlement. A story to show the hell that women experience to get a fair deal. The story highlights the corrupt legal frofession;barristers and solicitors that behave in a corrupt and illegal way and even a court system that facilitates such. My frustration at the process with escalating legal bills has brought me in contact with a celebrity that is left destitute but later finds her millions and a lady in the House Of Lords who has attempted to re write the divorce laws in the uk that has left the Uk the divorce capital of the world.
Dear Martina, Hi! I wrote to you a while back, but didn’t hear back. Please let me know if I can ge of assistance to you. I’m intrigued!
I’d love to chat with you! Please email me at Laura@LauraSherman.com so we can discuss this in detail!
My Mother was born 1908 & in 1920, her Father died. I’d like to write about the adventures of my mother her widowed Mother from Italy & 8 siblings during World War 1. From a small town in Florence Wisconsin to Steelton Pennsylvania and my Grandmother couldn’t read or write. She could barely speak English.
Hi! I’m sorry I was so delayed. I just noticed your message here! I just popped you off an email and will do my best to help you. Thanks for reaching out to me!
Hello Laura:
I intend on writing a historical fiction novel. I have been doing research on it for the last two years. I am now at a point that I should start writing. I was going to do the writing myself, but now I am thinking that I may get a ghostwriter for consultation and/or write the project.
Is it possible to contact you directly to discuss this further?
regards,
P. Gerard
It was good to chat with you! I hope that my advice was of help!
Very nice website and great info. I have a passion for telling stories and entertaining people. This one book idea I have is jaw dropping to those few who have heard it and feel it should be told. Alas, finding the time proves to be most difficult so I began looking into ghostwriters. The info you provided was quite helpful. I also just brought a chess set for my 8 year old daughter last week and now came across your book!
It has been great chatting with you! I look forward to helping you with your project and finding out how the chess lessons with your daughter are progressing. Thank you for finding me!
Hello! I have been trying to write a book for a long time,, but I dont know where to start.. will you please help me????
Sure! Please email me at Laura@laurasherman.com and I’ll do my best to advise you!
Hi, I’ve been trying to write a book but need a constructive ghost writer. Book would be from 100-200pgs. Could you give me some info on how long it would take and how much it would cost?
Hello Laura,
I have developed a work of fiction that I am looking for some advice on. Your insight would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Ken
Hello Laura!
I am looking for a ghost writer to write a book on my story ( journey of two strangers from different countries to a friend forever)
Please contact me for further discussion
Hoping a positive response from your end.
Regards
Rahul keshari
Hi! Thanks for reaching out! I will write you privately and see how I can best help!
Hi Laura !
I have already sent you an email telling you about my true story and how important it is to me.
Enquiring about how to have it done.
Thank you
Regards
Salma
It was wonderful to chat with you via email! I look forward to helping you with your project in the future!
Hey laura need to write an important book need advice can we talk
Hi! I’m glad we connected via email. Let me know if you have more questions!
Hi Laura,
I’m interested in getting my father’s memoirs from his journey to the UK. He left Uganda when the all Asians were forced out of Africa and into the UK, however, he didn’t come by plane, instead hitch-hiked his way across Africa (jungles included) and Europe and finally into England. A journey that took him around 9 months. he has led a colourful life, suffered from ill-health, had 2 strokes, one major which left him paralysed and unable to do anything, but through determination, he recovered and fathered 3 children. He has many wonderful stories about his life, which I would like to capture in text for future generations to discover.
Many thanks,
Rohit Noghan
Wow, thank you for writing me about your father’s exciting story! I’ll email you privately to discuss the details.
Hi Laura, I’m Glenda, and I need help with writing my life story… from the age of 7 when my mom passed, to up to date my husband just passed away, and I’m still pushing through life… it’s plenty more to this story, that could inspire someone who’s having a hard time in life… can you please help me?
Yes, I can help! I wrote you privately and look forward to hearing back.
I have the making of a very interesting book that i know would become a movie, its how the legal system take parental rights away from parents and then sell the kids to the highest bidder, i have full page news paper articals about myself and a lawyer i worked with and an investigative reporter that followed us around just to get the story, i was a private investigator, and got judges , prosecutors, lawyers, social workers arrested and one other time i came close to getting myself and my lawyer friend killed, theirs way to much more to write like this.
Thanks for writing! I will reach out to you privately to see what I can do to help you.
Hi, Laura! I’m wanted to write an autobiography/ memoir or such. I have written some that I can email you, but it’s been very hard to write what I did. I don’t know how much is too much to share. I was hoping you could help me or at least point me in the right direction. Thanks, Michelle
Dear Michelle,
I have written to you privately and look forward to hearing back. Thank you so much for writing!
My uncle has written a book about his life experiences. He has been typed up but he only has a paper copy. He would like the manuscript printed in a book format. What does he do?
Hi! He can hire someone to type his book into a word processor. Then he can self-publish via amazon very easily! Good luck!
Hi Laurel
I would like to write an autobiography/screen play. This is something I have thought about for many years but extremely nervous how to approach this because of safety issues. I am not sure where to start. I would appreciate a consultation if possible.
Thanks for your note! I wrote to you privately to see how I can best help.
I’m going to do this book ! My goal is to make monumental moves towards one of many books
Excellent! Let’s talk privately and see what I can do to help.
Hi I have some questions about prices on writing a book, I would love to talk to you.
thanks
Thanks for writing! I wrote you a private email last night and look forward to hearing back!
I am writing my life story and would love to talk to you about ghost writing it for me. I have written 15 chapters thus far and would love to talk to you. I will leave my information below. Have a great day.
Hi! Thanks for writing! I write you privately yesterday and am eager to hear back. I’d love to know more about your story and see how I can assist you! Thanks for reaching out to me!
Hi I’m oozing for a ghost writer to write my memoirs. Can you please let me know how would I go about and what are your charges. Many thanks
Hi! I just wrote you privately and look forward to hearing back! Thanks!
Please contact me a writing a book for our family. It’s about the life and death of my 25 year old son who was killed in the line of duty on August 28, 2015 as a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper. I’d like someone to capture his life and his death in writing from several sources such as family, fiancé, friends, coworkers, pastor, etc. I want others to know about my son and what a fine young man he was.
Hi, Jim! Your story is touching and, yes, we’d like to help you. Please reach out to us again if you still need assistance. Thanks!
Hello, My name is Kenneth Myers. I am wanting to get my memoirs written by a ghost writer. I wanted to know how the fees are paid, with payments or in one lump sum. Can you please inform me on the particulars on getting this process started and realistically how I can bring this project to fruition. Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for writing! I wrote you back and look forward to your reply. To answer your question here, ghostwriters are paid a deposit to start (usually about 25%) then you make payments as the book unfolds. If you have more questions or desire my help, write me back! Thanks!
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I will write to you privately to find out more about this story. Thank you for writing!
Hi Laura,
Read pretty much every post. Wow are you a busy person. I am very touched you have reached out to practically everyone who has posted or asked for assistants. Would like to speak to you about a book I have started. Have a few titles one of which is “Crimes of The Court”. I am pretty sure you get the idea of what the book is to be about.
Reading multiple blogs and speaking with multiple attorneys and judges after my experience has shown me just how broke our system is. Due to a multiple amount of reasons. Love to hear from you.
Hi, David! It was good to chat with you. I hope you were able to connect with the writer I recommended for you. Being that he was a lawyer and a writer, I thought he’d be a good match! I wish you success!
I would like to find a publisher or someone willing to tell my story. I am not an articulate writer, and much of what I need to say is traumatic for me, but, there has to be a purpose for the painful life lessons I have endured, so that the overall public has the opportunity to expand and change the subconscious mindset.
Thank you, Diane, for reaching out to me. I’m so sorry for your trauma. I’m afraid I wouldn’t be the right ghostwriter for you, as I only write uplifting stories (which would need a good ending). However, I could possibly help you find a writer! Please write me privately and let me know your budget. Thanks!
Hi Laura,
A family friend has reached out to me to ghostwrite her memoir for her children. It’s kind of sticky because although I am a writer, I write first-person food and humor columns for newspapers. I’ve never done this kind of thing before. I’d love to do it, but feel weird charging her for my work, and have no idea what I should charge.
Help?
Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom you may have for me.
Take care,
debbie
Hi, Debbie!
I’ve written quite a few articles about how to charge, so I hope you find them helpful. You must definitely charge your friend. After all, it will require hundreds of hours of your time. A good friend wouldn’t allow you to give you that much time for free. Talk to your friend and find a figure that will work for both of you!
hey Laura,
I am looking for a gohst writer to help me write a short book chronicling the trials and tribulations of clinical rotations in PA school to the first years practicing. I have done stand up comedy in the past, and am constantly told I need to put my humorous stories in a book. How do you feel about comedy? The purpose of the book is to allow people to see the lighter side of medical training. An understanding that through levity we learn, and although health is a serious matter, sometimes we must find humor in uncomfortable situations.
I love the idea of your book. I wrote you back privately and look forward to hearing back!
Hi Laura;
My name is Doug and I have a dystopian novel that is about half complete; about 800 pages. Yes I know, a little on the long side. I’ve done this because I write , letting the story develop which has brought me to this verbose tome that needs an active scalpel. I find myself trying to cut but fearful of throwing out important details for the story line.
The story mixes science fiction with little know scientific fact, obscure current events, current social thought, current Christian thinking. The book stands Christian teaching on it’s head and extracts new teaching from the Bible that demonstrates how religious scholars have perverted what God has said in order to carve out a powerful controlling niche for themselves. It points out obtuse political realities and unworkable current social behavior and how these forces are leading to the destruction of western civilization.
My story begins in rural Newfoundland with a representative portion of this obscure republic. The republic is called RONCS, or the republic of non-contiguous states which are scattered, for the most part across the ocean seabed worldwide. In the group located in rural Newfoundland, emerges a local man who fits in well with the group and becomes a prominent force. After being assured of this young man’s fitness for adaptation to the group he begins a developmental process that leads him to the leadership of the Seabed Transportation Authority that he oversees and will connect the various groups worldwide.
As is typical of the world we know, they are interested in what the STA can do for them; but what RONCS is most interested in is that their values are preserved and remain central to all that they do. Thus, this young man is faced with many new concepts for daily living as well as the macro-decisions he must make.
The story is premised on the many evils in our society and how they are failing us, while offering us a new approach to society in which the individual is dedicated to the republic and the republic is (sincerely) dedicated to the individual.
I would like you to look at a portion of what I’ve written; tell me what you can offer me or tell me where to find a suitable editor or tell me this not publishable and tell me who might like to publish something of this ilk.
Hi, Doug! I sent you an email and look forward to hearing back soon! Thanks!
Hi Laura,
I have spent the last 4 years reinventing myself after a very tumultuous experience as a “whistleblower”. I can’t say that my story is the positive kind of story you said you liked to ghost write but there have been some really interesting events and a great story about the struggle for justice in a modern setting.
It sounds like a great story! It was good to chat a bit over email. I wish you luck and success with your project!
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