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Edward Couzens-Lake, Ghostwriter in Chichester, UK

Overview

Trusted ghostwriter of thirty published books, I specialise in memoirs, biographies, and legacy stories that resonate.

From Premier League stars, Cold War veterans, and RAF pilots to entrepreneurs and everyday people with extraordinary lives, I bring powerful stories to the page. In-demand and discreet, I capture each client’s unique voice with empathy, polish, and authenticity—ensuring their story lives on.

*UK military forces and personnel including the RAF aerobatic display team The Red Arrows.

*A memoir set against the backdrop of the Cold War.

*Top class international sport including English Premier League soccer and the darts world championships.

*The growth of one of the UK's most successful security companies and the man behind its rise to the very top of its field.

The endearing popularity and success of my ghost written books stems from a commitment to quality in all areas from day one until the time the books are delivered to the client. Every story is unique, every client (author) is unique as well & my work reflects this, a bespoke service that showcases the author and his/her story to readers from page one.

Working with me is refreshingly straight forward and stress free for the author, the process I put into place tailored to put even the shyest of authors at ease.

From initial conversations to chapter by chapter read throughs and reviews, I build relationships with my authors that are as much about mutual trust and respect as they are about book structure and word count.

My clients can expect empathy, humour, a knack for understanding unspoken ideas and exploring new ones-I also provide, as part of my Reedsy ghostwriting services, advice and mentorship on drafting and structuring your book as well as answering all of your questions about the whole process.

Whether the author has a clear vision or just a vague idea, my approach makes the journey from concept to finished book as painless and enjoyable as possible.

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