Brett Valley

Brett Valley – Ghostwriter

A New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, book collaborator, and developmental editor with twenty-five years of experience.

Overview

I am a hands-on writer and editor who enjoys working on projects at every stage. From developing an outline to the final edit and everything in between, I help authors turn their ideas into bestselling books.

As a former book editor at Simon & Schuster, Penguin, and Random House with long-standing contacts in the publishing industry, I understand the needs of publishers and in-house editors, too.

Three upcoming books under strict non-disclosure agreements:

-A "memoir of the craft" style celebration of a life in art by a legendary writer and artist.

-A manifesto of perseverance, art, and philosophy for our catastrophic times by a bestselling author, philosopher, and public intellectual.

-A memoir by a former soldier turned internationally acclaimed actor and screenwriter.

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Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2011 — Present
New York Times bestelling ghostwriter and book collaborator. Developmental editor, proposal writer, and book consultant. “Brett delivers an A-list, white glove experience — conscientious about capturing the client’s voice, pleasing editors by meeting deadlines, and creating brilliant pages that make authors and editors happy in equal measure. Diligent at communication and project management as well. He’s ‘set it and forget it’ good.” —Albert Lee, United Talent Agency “I have known Brett Valley first as an editorial colleague and now as a collaborator. Brett is very skilled at not only the project management required at collaboration, but even more so at elevating the line by line writing on the page. His calm demeanor, attention to detail, and support and advocacy for the author’s vision makes for clean manuscripts." —Carrie Thornton, VP/Publisher, Dey Street Books

Crown Books (Random House), Gotham Books (Penguin), Touchstone Books (Simon & Schuster)

May, 2000 — Oct, 2009 (over 9 years)
Acquired, shaped, and edited several New York Times bestselling books in a wide range of categories, including memoir, politics, music, pop culture, sports, and narrative nonfiction.

Portfolio

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