Ghostwriters
I have the WRITE way to make you look brilliant.
I'm not your average writer. I mean, I AM a ghostwriter after all. But don't worry, I won't spook you too much. In fact, I'm here to help take your book from meh to mesmerizing with developmental editing, such as:
- Outlines of books before they are written to ensure there are no plot holes or sinkholes or any other holes except those pertinent to the story. After all, "Holes" worked very well for its writer, Louis Sacher.
- Line edits with comments for all changes needed to ensure your book is as captivating and as memorable…or as haunting… as it can be.
- Developmental editing with ghostwriting by revising or rewriting the manuscript as needed.
Regarding developmental edits, I am great at going through things with clients…because ghosts are always going through things.
I also help will all aspects of self-publishing. I have self-published over 40 books in my name. I include self-publishing help and consultations with all my packages, for both ghostwriting and developmental editing.
I will also be glad to ghostwrite your book. I have ghostwritten 8 books for clients and written over 40 published books under my own name. I've worked with 5 different publishers. I wrote books for traditional publishers for 16 years. I’ve had over 30 books published among the 5 publishers I worked with.
Awe Struck EBooks 01/2001 - 09/2009
L & L Dreamspell 01/2009 - 07/2013
Eternal Press 03/2009 - 10/2016
Lyrical Press 08/2009 - 02/2013 (part of Dorchester)
Ellora’s Cave 02/2012 – 12/2016
I then got rights back for all my books and Indie published 40+ books.
Trust me, I've been haunting the publishing industry for years.
My ghostwriting specialty is memoirs and fictionalized biographies especially if they are inspirational in any way, because as a ghost…I do like to write things that will lift your Spirits.
My developmental editing specialty is the same as above as well as Romance (all sub-genres) Fantasy, and Sci-fi.
So, let me help you bring your book to life. Contact me for samples and pricing, or just to hear some bad ghostwriting jokes. Trust me, they're hauntingly hilarious.
Memberships: Association of Ghostwriters
How to reach Cornelia: For more information, reach out to me at celticromancequeen@gmail.com or my website http://CorneliaAmiri.com
Her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Cornelia-Amiri/e/B002BLFENY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk
Her Books:
- Hostage
- Moonless Night
- Rare Finds
- Love AI Style Series:
- Code of Love
- Code of Misconduct
- Code Name Love
- Druidry and the Beast Series:
- The Wolf and the Druidess
- The Dragon and the Druidess
- The Bear and the Druidess
- The Lynx and the Druidess
- Dancing Vampire Series:
- Dance of the Vampires
- Vampire Highland Fling
- A BonnieVampire Dancer
- Vampire Waltz
- Vampire Valkyrie Sword Dancing
- Some Vampires ShimmyPeace Love Music
- Back To The One I Love
- Pendragon's Obsession
- Starry Conquest
- Brass Octopus
- To Love A London Ghost
- Timeless As Magic
- Timeless As Stone
- Timeless Voyage
- I Love You More
- Moon Goddess Wife
- Queen of Kings
- A Fine Cauldron of Fish
- The Warrior and the Druidess
- Druids In the Mist
- Hostage
- The Scottish Selkie
- The Celtic Vixen
- The Celtic Fox
- The Ghost Lights of Marfa
- Reach
- Forged of Bronze and Iron: The High Kings
- A Boomer Chick's Bingo Card: A Year Of Covid-19 and Other Changes
- Need Fire
- Cogs and Kismet
- Swords and Roses
- Druid Hearts
Troy Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist and #1 best-selling FaithWords/Hachette and Chosen Books author who co-authors and ghostwrites books for faith, business and military leaders, experts and people from all walks of life. He's the founder and president of the Inspire Literary Group (www.inspireliterary.com). He spent two decades working as a reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News and other newspapers, and is the former executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media. He writes for Newsmax, Townhall, Charisma News and other media outlets. Location: Irvine, California. Specialties: Religion, politics, investigative reporting, business and entertainment. Years of Experience: 31. Magazines: Newsmax, Christianity Today, Charisma, and National Wildlife. Memberships: American Society of Journalists & Authors, Association of Ghostwriters, Mediabistro, and Scriptwriters Network. Books: The Babylon Code (Hachette, October 2015); Trumpocalypse (Hachette, January 2018); The Military Guide to Armageddon (Chosen Books, January 2021); The Military Guide to Disarming Deception (Chosen Books, August 2022).
Elaine Ash is an award-winning author, ghostwriter, book doctor, and editor. Whether your dream is to publish a bestseller with a prestigious award attached, a business or thought-leader book, or a memoir just for family, Elaine has proof she's done it successfully for clients.
Yetta and David Kane wanted to do a personal memoir of their holocaust experience. The book had to be as uplifting as their hundreds of appearances at high schools to give troubled children hope. The book also had to honor Kane family members, young and old. How to Survive Anything was the result: a full color, hardcover, art-quality book. Exquisitely produced with Smyth-sewn binding, 100-pound acid-free paper, and a silk-ribbon bookmark attached, it was a family heirloom that retailed at less than cost to make ownership affordable for the public.
Todd Henderson, a University of Chicago law professor, penned a legal thriller manuscript titled Mental State. He hired Elaine for development, copyediting, and proofing, but she stayed on and landed Todd an agent. When a deal with Regnery fell through over the book's controversial content Elaine found another publisher and strategically promoted the book until the title became a bestselling nominee for the Edgar Award sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America in 2019. The winner of the million-dollar Berggruen prize, Martha Nussbaum, said, "Mental State is an impressive debut [with] real human depth and significance."
As a thought-leader in the world of editing, Elaine self-published a ground-breaking nonfiction book titled Bestseller Metrics: How to Win the Novel Writing Game. It is praised by industry insiders for its practical and effective system.
"It’s Moneyball for novelists." —Dan Kelly, editing client & 18-yr Warner Bros. veteran
"Bestseller Metrics codifies insights that I have been groping toward in the dark for years." —Albert Tucher, Principal Librarian Emeritus, Newark Public Library
Elaine also spent a decade working as a Hollywood entertainment reporter, profiling the biggest names in the business, such as Academy Award winner Terry Gilliam (Monty Python, The Fisher King); producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun movies, Pirates of the Caribbean); actress Helena Bonham Carter (Fight Club, Harry Potter) and many more famous names.
Specialties: Nonfiction: Books that position you as an expert; thought leadership, business, how-to, memoir.
Fiction: Mystery, crime, thriller, women's fiction, humor in all genres, faith-based & Christian.
Years of Experience: 25
Books: Please email for a pdf compendium of Elaine's best books as a ghostwriter, book doctor, and editor.
Contact: ashedit at gmail dot com. Checked hourly.
Writers of all political stripes are welcome. Freedom of speech is respected here.
Hannah has spent the majority of her life working with children with a hidden passion for writing and reading as well as being a zoophile since she was four years old, with a degree in Early Years Studies and a degree in Childhood Education Studies, specialising in Special Educational Needs and recently becoming a qualified Ghostwriter in Business. Hannah is a member of The Royal Society of Literature based in England, so has some excellent sources and contacts to hand when networking, researching for work and for writing purposes.
Having worked through the education system as a teacher and SEN provider, Hannah now works with clients by editing their written work, writing short stories, and working on ghostwriting contracts. Since 2020, Hannah has completed several full-length children's novels and now getting stuck into adult fiction of all genres, life is becoming more exciting!
During her spare time, Hannah loves to play PC games, run social events and lives in beautiful England with her Scottish husband and exceptionally adorable cat.
Hi, there! I’m Cyn, ghostwriter, writing coach, and fiction fanatic.
My entire business is making up stories. It’s what I live for, what I think about 24/7, and what wakes me up every morning, excited to get to work! In short, I LOVE WRITING NOVELS!
Since 2009, I've released 11 YA novels with major publishers (Random House, Harlequin, and Sourcebooks), and I've ghostwritten over 100 of them, in all genres, for both children and adults.
Ghostwriting with me is a unique experience. I believe that writing a novel should be fun and creative, so I don’t take myself too seriously. I do, however, take the process and deadlines VERY seriously, working toward one ultimate goal: Making your book the absolute best it can possibly be. I want our collaboration to put you at ease. I know that not every writer needs the same, cookie-cutter approach, so I’m flexible and fun to work with, and never too busy to answer your questions. I also specialize in achieving YOUR voice, making this book unique yours. I’ll work with you at every stage of the process to make creating your vision as enjoyable as possible! I take on only 1-2 projects a month, and I only accept if I think I can do your work and your vision justice. That's what I strive to do every day-- to give my clients exactly what they want, when they need it. Contact me today to see how we can create something amazing together.
Location: Philadelphia, PA Specialties:
- Fiction of all genres, for all ages, including:
- Children's Books
- Chapter Books
- Mid-grade Books
- Young Adult Novels
- Thriller/Suspense
- Fantasy (High/Urban/Paranormal)
- Mystery
- Historical
- Women's Fiction
- Romance
Years of Experience: 15
Memberships:
- RWA
- SCBWI
Books:
- FAIRY TALE (2009, Delacorte)
- SLEEPLESS (2010, Delacorte)
- STARSTRUCK (2011, Delacorte
- TOUCHED (2012, Delacorte)
- DEAD RIVER (2013, Delacorte)
- DROWNED (2014, Harlequin TEEN)
- UNNATURAL DEEDS (2016, Sourcebooks)
- ALONE (2017, Sourcebooks)
- THAT NIGHT (2019, Sourcebooks)
- YOU WON'T BELIEVE ME (2023, Sourcebooks)
Anthology Contributions:
- DEAR BULLY (Harper Collins)
- LIFE INSIDE MY MIND (Simon & Schuster)
How to contact Cyn: For a free consultation, contact me at cyn@cynbalog.com or visit my website at www.cynbalog.com.
Susan Baracco brings the skills of a writer, editor, project manager and executive coach to her role as Story Architect for Women. She is a passionate advocate for women and believes that putting their stories into words is a powerful tool for change. A career that includes writing, business coaching, facilitating executive mastermind groups and working side-by-side with women leaders gives her a unique perspective among professionals in the book writing industry. Since 2013, Susan has focused her energy on being a resource for women who want to tell their stories in an effective and powerful way. Susan wrote her practical guidebook for women entitled 6 Things No One Tells You About Writing a Book. Location: Maine Years of Experience: 9
Specialties:
- Developmental editing
- Ghostwriting
- Book coaching
- Non-Fiction
- Memoir, Prescriptive memoir
- Thought leadership
Books:
- 6 Things No One Tells You About Writing a Book
- Beyond Enough, Raquel Eatmon
- Third King & Guardian Angel, Brian Campbell
- Damaged Goods, Patti Fletcher
- Lifescaping, Monique Allen
- Waxwing, Kara McGehee
- Forest Bathing with Your Dog, Nadine Mazzola
- Who Will Accompany You? Meg Stafford
- 39 Summers, Bracha Horovitz
- Inward is the Only Way Out, Kip Hollister
- Like Pebbles in Water, Laurie Roy
- From My (Dis) Advantage Point, Jenny Jing Zhu
How to reach Susan: Her website: StoryArchitectForWomen.com Via email Susan@StoryArchitectForWomen.com
As a full-time freelance writer with 30+ years of experience, my ghostwriting assignments have included books, articles, columns, and speeches for clients ranging from entrepreneurs and consultants to large corporations. I write about marketing and management, entrepreneurship and small business, work-life balance, and end-of-life care issues. The author of three nonfiction books of my own, I have a journalism and public relations degree. Learn more at http://www.sandrabeckwith.com/writing.htm and http://buildbookbuzz.com/about/.
Located In: Fairport, NY
Specialties: Ghostwriting books, white papers, articles, columns, and blog posts for entrepreneurs, executives, consultants, and professional speakers while providing start to finish project management. I’m easy to work with, meet deadlines, provide guidance when needed, and produce top quality products – all of which generate repeat business from satisfied clients.
Years of Experience: 30+
Memberships: Association of Ghostwriters, American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA), Independent Book Publishers Association, Small Publishers, Artists & Writers Network
Honors: Member of the board of directors of the American Society of Journalists and Authors; have received several national and regional awards for public relations excellence, including the Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America
Books Contributed to: A book on global marketing for entrepreneurs (ghostwritten), business book on customer service (ghostwritten), business book on small business advisory boards (edited), “Publicity for Nonprofits: Generating Media Exposure That Leads to Awareness, Growth, and Contributions” (self) ), “Streetwise Complete Publicity Plans: How to Create Publicity That Will Spark Media Exposure and Excitement” (self), “WHY CAN’T A MAN BE MORE LIKE A WOMAN?” (self).
Magazines Contributed to: Black Enterprise, MyBusiness (NFIB), Woman’s Day, Relish, Pages, American Profile, Old-House Journal, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, custom and sponsored publications, and others
I’m an award-winning, certified ghostwriter, specializing in nonfiction books in the areas of business, science, self-help, and company histories. I also excel at writing book proposals and platform building.
You have the story. I have the skill, the industry knowledge, and the experience to turn your wisdom into a book you’re proud of and that readers value. I’m happy to work with you at the level of support you want—from full ghostwriting to book coaching to editing—seeing you successfully through to publication. My clients have been published by both large and small presses. Many are indie authors, as well.
So let’s get that book out of your head and into your readers’ hands.
Contact me directly: beth@bethbrand.com
Learn more: www.bethbrand.com
I can’t wait to hear about your book!
Memberships:
- Certified Ghostwriters
- Association of Ghostwriters
- Nonfiction Authors Association
Kathy Bruins has been a ghostwriter since 2000. She also enjoys writing her own projects when time allows. Kathy is the founder/director of The Well Ministry for Creatives (seeyouatthewell.net) and recently had a movie made from her book she wrote with Robert Harmon, A Moses Prayer for Easter. Kathy enjoys trying new recipes along with being at the beach in Southwest Michigan where she lives with her husband.
For the past 40 years, I have written in diverse genre—sports, law, education, fiction, memoir, spirituality, sports, human interest and business. After retiring both from the practice of law as a business litigation and trial attorney and as a high school basketball coach in 2015, I became a professional writer. Since then, I finished five books. Three are published and two set for spring 2019 release.
Two are memoir: Play It Forward: From Gymboree to the Yoga Mat and Beyond and My Life, A Story of Resilience and Love.
Three are in the sports genre: Odds-On Basketball Coaching: Making High-Percentage Decisions in Game Situations; The Other Classroom: The Essential Importance of High School Athletics; and The Definitive Handbook for the Beginner High School Basketball Coach.
I am currently working on third legacy work for a client about spirituality and writing my first novel.
Being an author of original work thrills me. But I am equally jazzed to work with clients to give expression to their voice, tell their story, and connect with a target readership. Whether in the form of ghostwritten biography, blogs, articles or other client works or editing client original material, I see storytelling an art form and the most powerful written medium available.
I was born and molded in the Bronx and now live in Marin County, California.
I look forward to learning about your project and exploring the prospects of an exciting and mutually rewarding collaboration.
I am a British author living in SW France among the ancient hilltop villages, vineyards and orchards. An ideal place for a writer to find inspiration, and drink the wine.
My own published novels and novellas can be seen at:
Amazon.co.uk: Fran Connor: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle.
Over the past twenty years I have ghostwritten over fifty novels and novellas for clients, many of them returning clients. They range in genre from Regency Romance to Contemporary Thrillers. I wrote one from the POV of a lost dog! I write in UK English or US English depending on the requirements of the client.
If you are looking for a ghostwriter to churn out a lot of words in a short time, I am not your ghostwriter. Deadlines are important and I keep to them but I work with the client to ensure I have sufficient time to produce a quality novel, novella or screenplay.
You will find I am flexible and easy to get along with but I would say that, wouldn't I. So please see some of my clients' reviews below.
"Hire Fran! From taking on my project to completion Fran has worked with me, kept to my storyline, and using my voice throughout. Suggesting, helping and researching on my behalf to keep the plot true. What else can I say but a huge thankyou. Loved every minute of it!"
"Excellent!!! Highly appreciated, Francis is the best."
"Fran always does a great job!"
"Great as always!"
“Fran did a great job! I highly recommend his skills, expertise and politeness."
"Francis was a pleasure to work with . We'd love to work with him again."
"I had the privilege to work with Fran for over a two and a half months on a writing project. Throughout the whole process he was extremely professional and very available. He is also a talented writer and is clearly passionate and knowledgeable about history and WW2. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."
"Francis is one of the best writers I've ever worked with. Quick, reliable, very high quality. If you need his services, you're not going to be disappointed!"
I am comfortable in writing in most genres including Regency Romance, Victorian Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Action Adventure, Historical Thriller, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Thriller, Contemporary Action Adventure, Mystery, Thriller and Suspense, Women's Fiction.
Please contact me to discuss your bespoke requirements.
francis@connorscripts.com
Brunella Costagliola is a ghostwriter, editor, speaker, freelance journalist, and author. She has ghostwritten books that have been published by some of the most prominent and successful publishing companies in the country, such as HarperCollins, and have won prestigious awards, including Nonfiction Authors Association Gold Medal. Her clients include high-ranking military leaders, US House of Representative members, highly decorated CIA officers, celebrities, and everyday heroes and heroines. She has written articles for military-related magazines and newspapers.
Brunella specializes in memoir, self-help/personal-growth, leadership, and historical fiction. She approaches every project with a profound sense of commitment and dedication and is eager to help clients discover and fulfil their book’s full potential. Her clients benefit from her ability to keep her finger on the pulse of the publishing industry, its many needs, requirements, and latest trends. Always striving to exceed readers’ expectations, Brunella is especially passionate about bringing to light marginalized and diverse voices or stories that have been lost in history amnesia.
Brunella is an award-winning children’s book author and she is represented by BookEnds Literary Agency. She is the owner of The Military Editor® Agency, LLC. Her uncontrollable and constant need to travel derives from her childhood, which she spent travelling the world on a cruise ship thanks to her father, who was the commander. She was born and raised in Bacoli, a small coastal town in southern Italy and, when she wasn’t sailing the seven seas, her childhood playground was made of what was left of the marble-floored villas, mosaic-decorated baths, and temples left behind by Roman emperors. Mother to two children and proud military spouse, she was named the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year on the base level. Brunella is the proud citizen of her two favorite countries: USA and Italy.
A long-time business professional, Alicia Dale turned the page of her career to become a full-time professional writer. She ghostwrites nonfiction and business books for people, companies, and associations. She has an insatiable curiosity and loves to use her gift of writing to help others get their messages to the audiences that need to hear them. Alicia is part of the talented team of writers for Kevin Anderson & Associates, a ghostwriting firm based in New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Alicia conquers with KA&A's philosophy -- "the world is waiting for your book." When Alicia is not reading or writing, and we are not under the siege of a pandemic, you will find her exploring, visiting, traveling, or eating an amazing meal with a friend while engaged in deep conversation. Alicia is a member of the Nonfiction Authors Association where she is a reviewer for the Nonfiction Book Awards. Location: Chicago, IL, USA Years of Experience: 20 Specialties:
- Health Care Management
- Health Care Operations
- Health Care Specialities
- Business
- Environment; renewable energies
- Finance
- Food | Foodservice
- Real estate operations, investment, and management
Magazines:
- www.baroquelifestyle.com
Memberships:
- Nonfiction Authors Association
- Association of Publishers for Special Sales
- Chicago Writers Association
- Independent Writers of Chicago
- Chicago Creative Coalition
Books:
- Guide to Health Care Engineering
- Guide to Personal Injury Law
- How to Apologize to Your Woman, Karen Field Bolek
- The Last Night on the Titanic, Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, & Style, Veronica Hinke
- Chronic Lyme Disease book
- Leadership Book
- Identifying Toxic Leaders Book
- Seizing the Power of Today Book
How to contact Alicia:
Dan Good is a longtime NYC journalist turned book ghostwriter. He's written or ghostwritten 20 books on topics such as leadership, business, sports, politics, tech, true crime, personal finance, addiction, safety, ethics, gender identity and disability inclusion.
His biography about baseball star Ken Caminiti, Playing Through the Pain (Abrams Press, 2022), received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and was a finalist for the CASEY Award as one of the year's best baseball books.
His ghostwriting has helped his clients to build their speaking and media platforms, get their stories told, and inform, entertain and inspire others.
Danielle Perlin-Good is The Soul-Aligned Ghostwriter and an award-winning best-selling author. She helps company founders and exemplary leaders share their powerful legacies by unleashing their memoirs, self-help, personal growth, and leadership books so they can create massive impact and transform lives.
Since 2008, Danielle has written and edited hundreds of articles, books, social media content, e-newsletters, and more. She went from working overnight shifts at the Tribune Company to corporate digital marketing gigs, one of which was at Albert Whitman & Co., an esteemed children’s publishing house. Danielle uses mindset techniques, exceptional editing skills, and quantum healing modalities to ensure her clients develop a beautifully crafted and publishable book that they will forever cherish. In her free time, Danielle enjoys swimming, practicing yoga, being outside, and spending time with her husband and their two children.
Schedule a consultation today: https://thesoulalignedghostwriter.com/
Jeannette de Beauvoir has been working with authors to bring their ideas and thoughts and expertise to life for over 20 years. She's worked on a wide range of projects with individuals from weather forecasters to mortgage brokers, from IT specialists to chefs, and from Instagram influencers to consultants in a variety of industries. She has helped a cellist from a major orchestra and a POW hunter to tell their stories in their memoirs, and in every instance has captured the voices of her clients so well that her work is invisible—one of the most important hallmarks of ghostwriting!
She also edits manuscripts and teaches writing. More at www.jeannettedebeauvoir.com.
Albo Devine — recognized only by his trademark mustache and Al The Ghost moniker — specializes in stories with an international angle: mostly memoir, fiction, and screenplays. A globetrotting multi-linguist — conversational in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese — Al is a genuine ghostwriter for stories in the age of the global citizen and a proud member of the Millennial generation. After nearly a decade working as a journalist in an increasingly post-fact world from Spain to Brazil to China, Al had a realization. He read a novel featuring a protagonist who wrote obituaries for a living. It was a fascinating tale, recounting the lives of interesting women and men who had passed away. As much as he loved the story, Al was saddened. "If only those people could have shared those stories while they were still alive," he thought. "If only the protagonist gave them their flowers when they could smell them." Not long afterward, Al was asked by a diplomat during an interview to help write her memoir. Almost overnight, he watched his ego disappear along with his byline. The vanishing act allowed Al to do his best work: putting himself last and the needs of his clients — the true authors — first. 
Based in Los Angeles, Al counts himself among the precious few Millennial ghostwriters ushering the publishing business into a world without digital or physical borders. He’s guided his clients to traditional, self, and hybrid publishers, all while keeping every client relationship 100% confidential. He’s worked with billionaires and blue-collar workers, entertainers and entrepreneurs across five continents but refuses to take credit on any project. Email: al@altheghostwriter.com Phone: 424.272.5268 Website: www.altheghostwriter.com
Dixie Maria Carlton has been igniting and curating conversations with random strangers since she was a very small precocious red headed baby. She has no fear of striking up a conversation with anyone, anytime, anywhere, learning new things from people she meets and easily asking tough questions.
Helping non-fiction experts, people who are the trailblazers, game-changers, and rebels, but also those with a dynamic story or facts to share, sometimes need help to get their words out of their head and into shareable content. Dixie is the 'secret sauce' kind of Ghost Writer, that can tackle those kinds of projects easily. Because it's all about getting the story out, so that the purpose of your book can shine forth.
The Magic of the Word Witch…
Known to many as 'The Word Witch', Dixie seems to know how to find the right way to dive in and dig deep to get the best out of authors who will work on a collaborate process of curating the content. Sometimes it even seems a bit magical. A certified and highly trained business and marketing coach, publishing specialist, she is also able to help guide you through the decision making you need to do about getting your book ready to pitch for traditional publishing options or produced for self-publishing and has worked for nearly 20 years at a specialist level with authors before, during and after they write a book.
The Main Points:
- Dixie is the author of 20+ books of her own, across business, leadership, marketing, publishing, and communication genres, and several novels for fun.
- She has helped the publishing and development of approximately 200 books with authors from Australia, NZ, Germany, France, UK, Dubai, and USA.
- Dixie has Ghost written 'approximately one dozen' books for other authors, as well as co-authored and collaborated on many more.
- Many of her authors have enjoyed the success of being best sellers and award-winning authors too.
- Dixie is also a professional speaker and because of her experience in that area, ends up working with a lot of pro-speakers with their books.
- Sometimes, Dixie talks about herself in the third person. Hey, why not!
So, let's talk about your book project?
If you need it 'done for you' or you prefer to make it a more collaborative style project, we can explore that. First, let's find out what you want to have happen when you become an author, what kind of author or professional expert you want to be, and how I can support you in that process.
“When we stand in our power – we light up dark corners”
Let’s explore that….
I ghostwrite books, am a top-flight editor, and I write book proposals and queries. My clients are CEOs, thought innovators, passionate motivators, cultural icons, masters and mentors leaving a legacy, start-ups and amazing individuals with a life story or unique experience to share.
Having written dozens books and corporate histories, I am an award-winning professional ghostwriter and editor with 25+ years of storytelling experience. I have the experience not just to write your book, but to manage the process from beginning to end to ensure you receive the best possible manuscript. You are in good hands.
We start by having a series of conversations where I'll get to know everything about you. Here is where I become familiar with how you express yourself, your goals and desires, and what kind of story you're going to tell.
Then comes a detailed outline and timeline for how our work together will progress, and the writing begins. I submit the work to you in increments, usually one chapter at a time, for your review, revising until you are satisfied and until your manuscript is complete.
Next, I can help you with the query letter and book proposal you'll need to get your work published, and, of course, answer any questions you might have about the publishing process in general.
I have written books on a wide variety of subjects and genres including memoirs, corporate histories, non-fiction (business, marketing, health and wellness, sustainability, self improvement, motivational, biographies) and novels.
Latest projects
Memoir by hostage of violent prison riot
Memoir by woman falsely committed to mental hospital by powerful leader
Memoir by previous owner of world-famous Caribbean beach bar
Self-help book about healing past trauma through meditation
Self-help book about finding life's purpose
Memoir and "tell all" book by former Wall Street investment banker
Jed Donahue is a writer, a ghostwriter, and an editor who helps authors, publishers, agents, and businesses create great content to achieve their goals.
He has collaborated on several books with bestselling authors. He has ghostwritten many book proposals, articles, speeches, and video scripts for authors, media figures, and CEOs. Authors and publishers frequently call on Jed as a book doctor as well.
Before starting Jed Donahue Editorial in 2021, he spent 25 years in book publishing. As senior editor at Penguin Random House and editor in chief of an award-winning independent press, he edited hundreds of books, including 30+ New York Times bestsellers.
Leading organizations like Amazon Business, T-Mobile, Grammarly, the Museum of Science, Pearson, and Infobase turn to Jed when they need good writing.
Whether your book is a memoir, fiction, or nonfiction, there is usually a story, and I've always been fascinated by people's stories. In helping you tell your story, I will listen to you empathetically, maintain your voice, and collaborate with you in finding the poetry, beauty, and power of your story. The books I've ghostwritten are inspiring stories that I was happy to help their authors bring into the world, because inspiring, heartfelt writing (without ignoring the darkness) helps lift people's spirits in these challenging times, an antidote to all the suffering in the world. Memoirs, including stories dealing with social justice, are my special (though not exclusive) interest as a ghostwriter. Writing a memoir is a courageous and vulnerable journey, and I will honor yours so that you feel well seen. I am also an editor, both copy and developmental, and have helped the authors I've worked with make their writing more flowing, compelling, and publishable. Some were thrilled to be publishing their first book and sharing their powerful stories with others. My own writing- widely published articles, poetry, and stories - seeks to capture the poetry and beauty of everyday life, without ignoring the darkness, to lift my own and my readers' spirits and tap into something essential.
I have extensive experience ghostwriting and editing nonfiction books, op-eds, speeches, congressional testimony, articles and news releases for elected officials, business clients and nonprofit executives.
I am a former reporter and editor for newspapers and The Associated Press, where I primarily covered state and local governments and courts. I was also an op-ed editor for the Fox News website. I have held media relations positions with the federal government, New York state government, a crisis communications firm, a trade association and two think tanks.
Much of the ghostwriting I do today involves issues of public policy, government and politics, but I write about other topics as well. I work in strict confidentiality with Democrats, Republicans, liberals, moderates and conservatives, helping them express their views and gain support for their ideas.
As a teenager, my love for story began in the Amazon where I waterskied with piranha while learning about head hunters and curses. My first travel article about a visit to Dracula’s Bran Castle in Romania was published in The Los Angeles Times. My ghostwriting skills grew as I interviewed and reported on CEOs, celebrities, and style makers for World Travel Magazine, LA Parent, Jetsetter Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and E! Entertainment Television. Location: Santa Cruz, CA Specialties: memoir, biography, business, self-help, global thought leaders, fiction, as well as screenplays. Years of Experience: 8 Magazines: LA Parent, World Travel Magazine Newspapers: The Los Angeles Times Networks: E! Entertainment Television Memberships: International Screenwriters Association, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Books & Screenplays: a true survival action-adventure feature about a man who nearly perished while snowboarding; a historical feature about The Farhud; a feature about a non-binary teen and his family’s journey of acceptance; a feature about a man who overcomes a life of crime to advise his state on prison reform; a historical band biopic about the most famous rock band in the Middle East; a female entrepreneur’s story of empowerment after abuse; a humorous and insightful story about a therapist’s global quest for happiness; a novel with a new twist about how to live for the moment; an inspirational cancer survival story, released in the English and Arabic languages; a fictional story of corporate intrigue set in the Middle East featuring the experiences of six women during the outbreak of the pandemic; an American woman’s quest to go all in on her lifelong dream of establishing a luxury sustainable import-export textile business in Africa where she discovers herself and must overcome her fears as the pandemic explodes; a scientist’s relatable, heartfelt story about the science behind happiness with a plan to retrain readers’ brains for better health, abundance, and happiness; a timely, gritty memoir about a Muslim man’s American immigrant experience; a book about blockchain and cryptocurrency from a minority female entrepreneur in the healthcare space; a memoir of the unlikely story of a doctor who becomes a highly successful sports and adventure photographer; an inspiring story about leadership skills from a woman who suffered the loss of 28 members of her friends and family in the 2011 tsunami in Japan; a book about lead generation; a book about how to lead and have a life; a book of fables illustrating the lessons learned on a mother’s journey to joy after her son’s suicide; a ghost story series based on a true story; and, a true-crime, star-crossed love story. How can you reach Laura: laurasmagicday.com
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Robin is a certified professional ghostwriter with over twenty-five years of writing and editing experience. Her focus is on nonfiction in the genres of health and medicine, self-help, business, and memoirs.
With a passion for the entire ghostwriting process, Robin offers several levels of services to meet your specific needs and price points. The initial process begins with a free consultation. This casual meeting allows you and Robin to essentially get to know each other. She’ll listen to you talk about the dreams and goals you have for your book. And, the two of you will have an opportunity to assess your working relationship.
Regardless of whom you choose, a good fit between you and your ghostwriter is essential for the most successful outcome—a high-quality book.
After the initial meeting, contract signing, and nondisclosure agreement, Robin will review your ideas or existing manuscript. Together, you will decide on a regular meeting schedule—discussing and planning one chapter’s content at each meeting. Robin will then write that chapter and submit it to you for review. This back-and-forth process will continue until revising is complete and you are truly excited about the completed manuscript.
Robin holds a certificate from the intense thirteen-month Ghostwriters Professional Development Program at California State University, Long Beach. Robin’s strengths include:
- Determining a manuscript’s market position before ghostwriting, allowing her to direct her writing to the appropriate audience
- Maintaining the author’s voice, style, intent, and perspective throughout all rewrites and edits
- Musically line editing to maximize punch, drive, and reading enjoyment…and to make your manuscript sing
- Writing needed query letters and book proposals for agent and publisher submission
As a compassionate partner and active listener, Robin will help mold your ideas into a marketable, hold-in-your-hands, literary property. Written in your voice. With only your name listed as the author.