Business Book Ghostwriting
You talk.
We listen, question, challenge, research, and write.
We transform your expertise into a manuscript that sounds unmistakably like you.
I highly recommend Diana to anyone who desires to share a message with the world but can’t find the words. Diana will capture your voice, communicate your ideas, and create a better book for you than you can even imagine.
What it’s like to work together
There’s always coffee. Often laughter. Occasionally cats. Sometimes tears. In all of that, the book takes shape in unexpectedly creative ways.
Who we work with
Founders, executives, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who have something important to say but don’t have the time or desire to write the book themselves.
How we build the book
- Shape the book’s strategy and positioning
- Explore the material through interviews and research
- Develop the outline and chapters
- Draft the complete manuscript
- Review and revise it together
- Prepare the finished book for publication
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
What does a business book ghostwriter do?
A business book ghostwriter turns an author’s expertise, ideas, and experience into a finished manuscript. We help define the book’s central argument, design its structure, conduct interviews and research, write the chapters in the author’s voice, and revise the manuscript to publication standard. You supply the thinking and expertise. We shape it into a book that serves your larger goals.
How does the business book ghostwriting process work?
We begin by defining the book’s argument, audience, positioning, and structure. Over the next several months, we interview you and draft the manuscript chapter by chapter, revising it with your input. You see the book as it develops, so the final manuscript says exactly what you meant it to say.
How do you make a ghostwritten book sound like me?
A ghostwritten book should sound like you, only better. We listen closely to your vocabulary, rhythms, stories, humor, and way of explaining ideas. Interviews are the primary source, but recorded talks, articles, internal memos, and previous writing can all help. Because you review chapters as they develop, we refine the voice throughout the process.
How much of my time will ghostwriting require?
The process is designed for busy people. During the first two to three months, plan on approximately two hours every other week for interviews. As chapters begin arriving, you will also spend time reading and discussing them, generally no more than a couple of hours a week. Your involvement becomes lighter during the publishing phase.
How much does it cost to hire a business book ghostwriter?
Full-length business book ghostwriting engagements generally start at $45,000, while shorter, tightly scoped books begin at $20,000. Authors pursuing traditional publication often need a book proposal rather than a completed manuscript; proposal development begins at $25,000. The final fee depends on the book’s length, research requirements, number of interviews, and publishing path. After an initial conversation, we provide a detailed proposal covering the scope, timeline, and fee.
Holy cow. Why does ghostwriting cost so much?
Fair question. A full-length book requires hundreds of hours of strategy, interviewing, research, writing, and revision. You are not simply paying for words; you are hiring an experienced writer to extract your best ideas, organize them, and turn them into a book without requiring you to step away from your business to write it yourself. Ask yourself what your time is worth, what the finished book could do for your business, and what it costs to wait another year.
How long does it take to ghostwrite and publish a business book?
A publisher-ready manuscript typically takes six to nine months. After that, self-publishing or hybrid publishing generally requires another three to six months. Traditional publishing usually takes a year or more after a manuscript or proposal is acquired.
Do I need an outline or draft before we begin?
No. Some authors arrive with a detailed proposal. Others show up with conviction and a folder of notes scribbled on napkins. We meet you where you are. If the book is not yet defined, we begin with the Book Blueprint, a focused strategy engagement that establishes what the book is, who it is for, and how it should be built.
Can you help me get my business book published?
Yes. For traditional publishing, we can develop the book proposal, submission materials, and agent strategy. For hybrid, independent, or self-publishing, we help evaluate the available paths and coordinate the editors, designers, and publishing specialists the book requires.
Who owns a ghostwritten book, and is the process confidential?
You own the copyright and are identified as the author. The ghostwriting engagement is confidential, and we disclose our involvement only with your permission.