Claire B – Ghostwriter

My name's Claire, and I'm addicted to writing. That's why I've been ghostwriting for 13 years! I specialize in science fiction and fantasy for all ages, and have worked on cyberpunk thrillers, choose-your-own-adventure books, picture books and more. My titles have topped Amazon's bestseller lists and I have been published with Little, Brown and Harper Collins.

I love nerding out about story, I love unique worlds, and I love complex characters. If you choose to work with me, we'll spend time giving your worldbuilding depth to make it stand out, and we'll populate your story with unforgettable characters.

I like to offer my services as a package, but can mix and match according to your needs. Currently I offer the following package for $.25 per word:

- outlining

- rough draft

- manuscript evaluation and revision plan

- developmental revisions

- prose revisions

For a cost breakdown, or if you're interested in just one or two services, please reach out for a custom quote.

Below is a breakdown of these services:

- Outlining. I work best according to a detailed brief, so if you don't have an outline we can work together to make one. My outlines tackle plot, tone, theme and character arcs and are highly collaborative. I like my outlines to be very comprehensive, to save us from extra revisions later!

- Rough Drafting. I can write up to 20,000 words per week on a rough draft to an outline either provided by you or developed in collaboration. I'm big on consultation, so I like to communicate if I see the need to stray from the outline in a major way during the drafting period, and I'm happy to keep the file somewhere you can access so you can check in on my progress.

- Revisions. You might like to edit my rough draft yourself, to give it your own spin and style. But if you'd like me to revise it according to notes, my developmental revisions focus on big picture stuff like rewriting necessary scenes, strengthening character arcs, and fixing plot holes - in addition to any thoughts you have on necessary adjustments. Extra revision rounds focus on making sure things are consistent and the language is sharp. They also allow you to see how the big picture changes affected the manuscript and whether there are any further adjustments you'd like to make as a result.

You can pick which services you need for an experience that suits you and your manuscript. If you're looking for something else - a beta read, a rewrite of an already-written draft, construction of a story bible, or anything else - please reach out!

Lastly, I know that style is a hugely important part of working together, so I prefer to do sample pages prior to starting a project. The price of the sample is deducted from the ultimate cost of the manuscript if we continue our collaboration.