Overview
Are You Afraid of Ghosts?
Some professional people fear working with a ghostwriter. Seems scary.
In fact, a “ghost” is a living being that provides writing services and publishing advice that helps businesses and business leaders grow.
· As GHOSTWRITER I can rescue a stalled book, play or screenplay or that book you never finished (or started).
· As CONSULTANT I guide new authors through your creative and publishing process.
"Thanks to Douglas Glenn Clark for his writing and publishing consultations. I would have never gotten this far without his constant encouragement telling me my words had value. He saw something in the book before I did." —Adam Wilson, author of Tactical Reload
“Without a GHOSTWRITER many politicians, athletes and other busy people would never write their ‘autobiography.’ Or create a blog, write an editorial or develop a presentation for lucrative speaking engagements. Some very powerful people believe in ‘ghosts.’ They just don’t admit it in public.” —INC. Magazine
"Wow! Another great job. It's funny and communicates the message really well. We can only begin by thanking you for all you have done for us! Your professional yet friendly personality makes working with you a pleasure."
—Sergio Briceno, CEO, CaseCruzer
FEES: My broad range of fees allows me to help authors at various stages of development. Have you written some chapters or an outline? Or are you at the very beginning?
For a book length of 15K to 30K words, fees begin at $12,000.
BOOK PROPOSALS:
Traditional publishers buy NONFICTION books based on book proposals. The proposal is 40 to 50 pages in length and includes an overview, marketing plan, table of contents and sample chapters. A lot of work is involved, but it means you can fish for a publisher before writing the entire book. Publishers are picky.
FEE: $7,650
CONSULTATIONS: Monthly retainers designed to fit your budget and deadline.
I am a member of the Association of Ghostwriters & Writers Guild of America.
Thank you for your interest in my services. I WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- I am the recipient of multiple writing grants and fellowships from arts councils in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Michigan.
Certifications
- I am a member of Writers Guild of America and have co-developed one-hour TV pilots for ABC and CBS.
Work experience
Self-employed
"Douglas your writing is concise, taut, and you take what could be complicated details and roll them out seamlessly—and the pace, terrific." — Beth Davey, Davey Literary & Media
The descriptive power of his words … was exceptional.”
— Midwest Book Review, The Lake That Stole Children
I am a former newspaper reporter and editor. My own books include fiction and nonfiction titles. Work with a professional.
“An excellent novel that touched my heart in so many ways.”
— Amazon review of The Memory Songbook
“Wow! Another great job. It’s funny and communicates the message really well. We can only begin by thanking you for all you have done for us! Your professional yet friendly personality makes working with you a pleasure.”
— Sergio Briceno, CEO, CaseCruzer
“This is excellent. I believe not only is this on-point with the client’s themes, but I feel they will love the conciseness and clear message.”
— Nick Alt, president, Clear-Media
“I am very pleased with your services. Your endless creativity and ability to meet tough deadlines continues to impress me.”
— Jeff Elliott, president, PowerPR
“Douglas is an extraordinary writer. Tremendous talent is evident in his fiction. His gifted storytelling ability also has been applied to articles and profiles he's written for several of my clients. Whether he's profiling a master herbalist … a floral artist or dress designer … Douglas brings out emotional ‘nuggets’ … that connect readers to the story. He is able to capture what so much of business writing and marketing communications often misses — soul. I always look forward to working with Douglas!”
— Maria Fotopolous, owner, TurboDog Communications
My clients also include law enforcement (crime fiction) and fitness (self-help) professionals, as well as—
• A French chef whose childhood memoir is a recipe for a delicious lifestyle
• A physician whose zeal for commercial real estate is helping professionals of all walks create lasting wealth.
• A lonely farmer who took to the internet after the death of his wife of 50 years and fell in love texting a woman whose handle was DL SAUCY.
• An Army chaplain whose war experiences inspired him to write a self-help book for caregivers paralyzed by powerlessness in an explosive world.
Let's talk. I want to know more about your book and what you hope to accomplish as a published author.
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