Stephen Lewis
Bio
Your Story, Expertly Told.
Some people have spent years imagining the book they want to write. Others have lived extraordinary lives, developed valuable expertise, or created fictional worlds they can’t wait to share.
Stephen Lewis helps turn those stories and ideas into books worth reading.
A New York City–based ghostwriter, book coach, published author, and award-winning screenwriter, Stephen brings a unique combination of literary craftsmanship, cinematic storytelling, and personal collaboration to every project.
He has professionally ghostwritten six books, five of which became #1 Amazon bestsellers in their respective categories, across memoir, subject-matter expertise, and business nonfiction.
But Stephen believes that a successful writing partnership begins with something more fundamental than putting words on a page: understanding the person behind the story.
A Storyteller by Nature
Stephen’s earliest experience as an editor came during his childhood, when his mother was raising a family as a single parent, working two jobs, and attending college. In High School, he became her proofreader, sounding board, and writing partner, discovering a talent for helping others express their ideas.
Years later, after serving as a nuclear reactor operator aboard a U.S. Navy submarine, Stephen pursued storytelling professionally through writing, acting, and filmmaking.
One of his most formative experiences was writing and performing an hour-long one-man show, combining his storytelling, producing, and acting skills.
Although the experience was deeply personal, he was surprised by the ways audiences from entirely different backgrounds connected with his story. People found meaning in moments he never imagined would resonate with them.
It reinforced a principle that continues to guide his work:
The universal is found in the specific.
Stephen believes the details that make your experiences uniquely yours are often the very things that make your story meaningful to someone else.
Experience Across the Page and Screen
Stephen’s storytelling career extends beyond ghostwriting.
He is the author of two published children’s books, Stephen Lewis’s The Twelve Days of Christmas and Chameleon Kid: A Colorful Journey, and is currently adapting Twelve Days into a feature-length screenplay.
His screenwriting has earned recognition from the New York Script Awards, with semifinalist placements in the Austin Film Festival and HollyShorts screenplay competitions. He has also written and produced ten short films and received the Best Performer award at the NYC 48 Hour Film Project.
This multidisciplinary background gives Stephen a distinctive perspective on developing books.
He approaches manuscripts with an understanding of narrative structure, compelling characters, authentic dialogue, pacing, and emotional resonance. Whether developing a memoir, business book, or novel, he looks for the human story that will keep readers engaged.
What We Can Create Together
Stephen works with aspiring and established authors on projects including:
- Memoir & Biography: Personal histories, family legacies, military experiences, and stories of transformation
- Business & Expert Nonfiction: Leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and books that communicate specialized knowledge
- Fiction: Novels, character-driven stories, narrative development, and manuscript refinement
- Children’s Literature: Picture books, original concepts, and age-appropriate storytelling
- Screenwriting: Original screenplays, story development, and book-to-screen adaptation
His services include professional ghostwriting, collaborative writing, book coaching, developmental editing, and manuscript evaluation.
A Partnership Built Around Your Voice
Every author has a different relationship with their story.
Some want to write the book themselves but need help finding the structure, maintaining momentum, or strengthening the manuscript. Others have a lifetime of stories or expertise but don’t have the time, inclination, or experience to write an entire book.
Stephen tailors his approach to the individual.
For ghostwriting clients, that means thoughtful interviews, careful listening, collaborative development, and a commitment to capturing the author’s authentic voice.
For coaching and editorial clients, it means having an experienced creative partner who can offer honest feedback, practical guidance, and accountability throughout the writing process.
The goal is never to make your story sound like Stephen. It’s to make your story sound like the best version of you.
Stephen respects the confidentiality of his ghostwriting clients and takes pride in helping their ideas become finished manuscripts.
Let’s Get Started
Whether you’ve been carrying an idea for twenty years or already have a manuscript underway, Stephen would love to hear what you’re working on.
He offers a complimentary Story Clarity Session to learn about your project, discuss your goals, and explore how he might help.
Schedule a Story Clarity Session
Based in Manhattan, Stephen works with clients remotely and in person when appropriate.
Outside of writing, Stephen co-runs Just Us Studio with his wife, Brittany. They share their Upper East Side apartment with two cats, Duke and Bowie.
Email StephenLewis2808@gmail.com
Website https://www.justusstudio.com/ghostwriting
Location New York, NY