Ralph Dranow

Ralph Dranow - Ghostwriter

Oakland, CA, USA

I am an insightful editor who helps my clients write clear, flowing prose and evocative, accessible poetry.

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Overview

I am a ghostwriter, an empathetic listener and skillful questioner, helping my clients feel comfortable sharing their intimate feelings and life stories with me. I have ghostwritten or co-ghostwritten several books, primarily memoirs. I am also an insightful editor who helps my clients write clear, flowing prose and evocative, accessible poetry. I have edited the work of writers in various genres, memoirs, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, academic writing, etc. i am also a writing coach and a widely published poet and article writer. I am a patient and supportive writing coach and editor.
Services
Short-Form Content
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Literary Fiction

Awards

  • First Prize, Nerve Cowboy's 2000 Chapbook Contest

Work experience

Editor, Ghostwriter, Writing Coach

Self-employed
January, 2003 – Present (about 20 years)

Portfolio (8 selected works)

Good Morning, USA: A Refugee's Dream

Truong, Phu, Drittenbas, Lisa

Dreaming of Glistening Pomelos

Wong, Flo Oy, Wong, Flo Oy

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