FAQ

How does ghostwriting work

1. We will get on a Zoom call and dissect your thoughts (audio recorded).

2. Together, we will craft a rough outline to weed out the ideas and concepts that don’t flow and weave together a juicy sequence of thoughts that align with your vision. I always encourage my authors to be unattached in the sense that there is always space to create more books with those brilliant ideas. The key for your reader is clarity, value, and to evoke an emotional response that creates an action, causing a transformation on some level. You are the guide.

3. I will map out the final outline from there and send it to you for approval. The outline may change as the process gets moving, and that’s okay. This is simply a framework to work from, and it is really important to the process.

4. We will come up with a realistic timeframe for the first draft, revisions, and the final draft. Copy and line editing are included in your investment. Because I am writing the book on your behalf, and staring at the same piece of work for months, I entrust my editor to handle this piece (and she’s brilliant).

5. Once the final outline has been approved and we’ve established a realistic timeframe, I will get to writing. I will send over the introduction chapter for your review to ensure I have your voice and the tone dialed in. Remember, I am not you, so the more authentic and detailed you are with me, the easier it is for me to take on your voice. This piece usually takes a bit of back-and-forth if we haven’t worked together before.

6. Once you’ve provided feedback on voice and tone, I will move forward with each chapter.

7. I typically work with my clients using Voxer for quick questions, feedback, and any notes the author wants to share. Any written materials already created that fit into the outline should be provided to me by the author upfront or, as needed.

8. We make a baby together! Don’t worry, it’s not as weird as it sounds. But lemme tell ya, once this baby is done, you will get what I mean! #hardwork

9. The editing phase will provide additional feedback, which I will use to make modifications as needed.

10. Design and publication come next. This is something we discuss upfront to ensure that, once your manuscript is ready to publish, you know where you’re going next, a very important step. Depending on how you choose to publish (self, hybrid, or through a traditional publisher), some steps, such as design, formatting, publication, and distribution, will be combined. This is NOT included in the investment. I have partners I am happy to refer you to if you’d like.

The typical timeframe for completing the first draft is 6 months. However, depending on the author’s involvement, this process can be streamlined and completed sooner—all of this is agreed upon upfront. Self-publishing happens much more quickly than traditional publishing (most traditional publishers publish their upcoming books 12+ months after the manuscript has been finalized, so keep that in mind). There are benefits to both, which I am happy to discuss. 

The investment for a full-length manuscript, including professional editing (when applicable), starts at $65k. This rate is subject to change based on the scope of work (word count, research hours, etc.) and is discussed and agreed upon upfront.