Work with the ghostwriters behind bestselling books
Ghostwriters are the unsung heroes behind thousands of books you see every day, from celebrity autobiographies to business books to novels. If you have an idea for a book, but lack the time, energy, or skills to bring it to life, a ghostwriter can help. They’ll write your book — but it will be your ideas, your voice, and your name on the cover.
On Reedsy, meet ghostwriters who have been handpicked for their experience writing award-winning and bestselling books. They’ve written for Olympians, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, and have been covered by The London Times, the Wall Street Journal, and CNN. They know how to make your narrative meet industry expectations and stand out from the crowd.
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Jane R.
I'm a children's book specialist with nearly 30 years' experience of writing and editing everything from Winnie-the-Pooh to Minecraft.
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Doug W.
Simply put, I connect authors and audiences. Nothing's more important than the emotional connection that makes a story unforgettable.
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Nick B.
Novelist and ghost: thrillers, historical fiction, fantasy, sci- fi. Author, 'Agent of Rome' series. Five novels written for Reedsy clients.
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Your Reedsy ghostwriter will work closely with you at every step of the collaboration. They’ll ask the right questions about your vision and sit with you for hours to learn your story. Then they'll draw on years of experience to match your cadence and turn anecdotes into scenes. They'll make a stranger care about your grandmother, or make a complicated idea simple. They'll identify the throughline of your narrative, weave in the research without slowing the pace, and give your book the structure it needs. In the end, they'll vanish completely into your voice until the only person on the page is you.
Throughout the entire process, you’ll stay in control: after multiple rounds of recorded interviews, you’ll approve your ghostwriter’s outline, and you’ll read and shape every draft until it’s the right one.
“Two to three times a week for the next two months, my ghostwriter would interview me on the phone for hours on end. If a story detail or sequence didn’t add up or make sense, she kept coming back to it, asking me to clarify. If I lost sight of the project’s purpose, Heather kept me on track, empowering me to share this story with full confidence. She created the framework for the story and made it flow. Without her, my book would have been an emotional spider web of disconnected stories.”
~ David Wichman
Read more about David’s experience of working with a Reedsy ghostwriter here.
Join 2,000+ authors who’ve found a ghostwriter on Reedsy
Since 2016, our ghostwriters have quietly penned books for over 2,000 authors. We manually vet each ghostwriter and only accept the top 3% of applicants, so you can be certain that the ghostwriter you choose will be of the highest possible caliber.
With 200+ professionals on our marketplace, you can be sure to find the perfect collaborator for your book. Create an account, browse profiles, request quotes, and chat to shortlisted ghostwriters to find your perfect match.
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How to find the perfect ghostwriter
To find the best ghostwriter for you, follow these tips:
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Filter by genre and KWs. On our marketplace, you can filter results by genre or search for specific KWs. Prioritize ghostwriters who’ve previously worked on books like yours. A successful memoir ghostwriter might not be an expert in children’s books!
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Read writing samples. Although your ghostwriter will adapt their writing style to your voice, they’ll still bring some of their own idiosyncrasies to the project. Read some of their past work to assess whether their communication style speaks to you.
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Get a feel for their personality. Before you sign a contract, spend some time getting to know your chosen ghostwriter, ideally via video call. Are they enthusiastic about working with you? Do you feel comfortable being completely honest with them? You’ll be spending a lot of time with your ghostwriter, so you want someone whose personality gels with yours.
Ghostwriters can get booked up months in advance, so double check that your first-choice ghostwriter can work to your timeline — then we’ll generate the perfect contract. Most collaborations will involve a mix of video calls and back-and-forth on the text itself using our secure platform.
If you’re working on a longer project, you may find that you need to adjust the timeline to get the story arc or voice just right, so you can always amend your collaboration. In the end, it’s all about keeping open and honest communication to make sure you’re both on the same page.
Need help? Get 24/7 support from our dedicated team
In the rare case that something goes wrong — or if you simply need help getting started — our customer support team is always on hand. With 12 years in the industry, 2,000+ successful ghostwriting projects, and 4.7⭐ on TrustPilot, Reedsy is the go-to place for thousands of authors looking to hire a book ghostwriter.
