Cortney Donelson

Cortney Donelson – Ghostwriter

I'm a ghost that gives voice—your voice—to stories that matter. I accept two book projects per year, so you'll have my undivided attention.

Overview

Hello!

For the past eight years, I've been a ghostwriter for primarily fiction, memoirs, and Christian living—and a professional editor for any genre. This means your book will be in great shape at the end of your project.

As a ghostwriter, the biggest compliment I get from clients is, "This sounds just like me!" Half of my ghostwritten clients have been offered publishing contracts. Many have achieved best-selling status in various categories.

Writing, particularly storytelling, brings me joy. Our stories are what connect us as humans. This is the reason I've written four books under my own name. And because connection is the primary reason we all write, I strive to establish excellent communication with my clients throughout the projects.

I hope we can connect to "give voice to your story that matters"—maybe the one that will change the world!

Testimonials:

"The journey with Cortney is more than words transferring to paper, it was an experience in empowerment. Her hands-on approach makes you feel like more than just a client. She is personable and professional and left no doubt that she was the perfect match for my vision. Her level of knowledge and expertise in ghostwriting and editing is clear in the ease in with which I saw my own book get accepted for publishing and even after going to print, all due to her diligence. I would not hesitate to recommend her or work with her again!!"

—"L," ghostwriting client

"Cortney was deliberate about capturing my unique voice. She took on my story as if it were her own. Her compassion and dedication were accentuated by her knowledge of grammar and editing. Within one year of our start date, my completed manuscript was in the hands of a publisher. The results I had with Cortney as my ghostwriter are undeniable, and without reservation, I highly recommend (Cortney) for ghostwriting and/or editing."

—"Kim," ghostwriting client

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Christian Non-Fiction
Fiction
Christian Fiction Mystery & Crime Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2018 — Present
After ghostwriting books for two years, I made my business official in 2018. Since then, I've written a dozen books, mostly memoirs and faith-based Christian Living books or Christian fiction. The business book I ghostwrote in 2019 became a bestseller, and a few since then have won awards and been genre-specific bestsellers on Amazon. In addition to ghostwriting, I am also a content editor. I use The Chicago Manual of Style for writing and editing. On an ongoing basis, I ghostwrite newspaper articles, emails, and other communications for various nonprofits and companies. In 2020, I founded GIRLSTORY, a digital magazine written by and for girls 10–14. Finally, four books are published under my name: a memoir, a Christian Living resource, a mystery novel, and a psychological thriller.

Morgan James Publishing

Feb, 2020 — Dec, 2023 (almost 4 years)
I acquired both fiction and nonfiction books to represent and present to the MJ publishing board. Then, I served on the publishing board for fiction titles, reviewing manuscripts and providing feedback about whether to accept for publishing.

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Amanda L.

Amanda L.

Aug, 2023

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I can't even put into words how amazing Cortney is. I was hesitant to use a ghostwriter/ writing coach and she immediately put me at ease. I was blown away by how our ideas messed and flowed. My book (which now has a publishing deal thanks to her) turned out more amazing than I ever thought it co...
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Cortney D.
Yes, a great partnership was born! Congratulations on your book. And thank you for the blush-producing feedback. It was wonderful to work with you too.
alia M.

alia M.

Sep, 2024

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Cortney. She is creative and diligent. Her professionalism and responsiveness can't be matched.
Cortney D.
Thoroughly enjoyed working with Alia on this project. Communication was easy, and her feedback on the manuscript was helpful. The final product is something we can both be proud of!

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