Book ghostwriting in your voice
You bring the story, the expertise or the idea. We turn it into a finished manuscript with your name on it.
What's included
- Discovery and interviews
- Recorded calls where we learn your story, your ideas and the way you talk, so the book sounds like you.
- A chapter by chapter outline
- A full plan of the book for you to approve before any chapter is written.
- Drafting in stages
- Chapters arrive in batches you can read and comment on, so the book stays on course.
- Revisions
- Rounds of changes on each batch and on the full manuscript. The number of rounds is set out in your quote.
- A clean final manuscript
- A self-edited, consistent manuscript, ready for a separate edit, formatting and publishing.
Who it's for
- Experts, founders and coaches who know their subject but not how to shape a book.
- People with a memoir or family story who would rather talk it through than type it.
- Novelists with a plot and characters but no time to write every scene.
- Authors with a half-finished draft who need someone to complete it.
What we need from you
- Time for interviews, usually a set of recorded calls at the start and shorter check-ins later.
- Any notes, talks, articles, voice memos or old drafts you already have.
- Examples of books you like, so we can match the tone and length you want.
- Feedback on each batch of chapters within the dates we agree.
The process
Scope and agreement
We agree length, schedule, revision rounds and credit in writing. We sign an NDA first if you would like one.
Interviews and outline
We interview you and send a chapter outline for your approval.
Writing and review
We write in batches. You comment, and we revise.
Final manuscript
You receive the full manuscript and every right to it.
Deliverables and file formats
| You receive | Format |
|---|---|
| Book outline | DOCX or Google Docs |
| Chapter drafts in batches | DOCX or Google Docs, with comments |
| Final manuscript | DOCX, plus PDF for reading |
| Interview recordings and notes | On request |
Questions authors ask
Who owns the book?
You do. You own all rights to the manuscript, and your name goes on the cover as the only author. We do not claim credit and we do not list your book as our work unless you ask us to.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. We sign a non-disclosure agreement on request before you share any details of your project.
Will the book sound like me?
That is the aim of the interviews. We study how you speak and write, and you review every batch of chapters, so you can steer the voice early.
How long does a ghostwritten book take?
It depends on length and how quickly interviews and feedback happen. Your quote includes a schedule with dates for each stage.
Do you write fiction and nonfiction?
Yes. Tell us the genre and length in the quote form and we will say honestly whether it is a good fit.
Can you promise the book will sell?
No. We write the best book we can with you, but nobody can honestly promise sales, rankings or reviews.
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Tell us about your book. We reply within 1 to 2 business days with questions, a plan and a price. The quote is free and there is no obligation.
Prefer email? Write to contact@usabookstudios.com.