Meet the ghostwriters behind bestsellers

Reedsy’s ghostwriters are the best in the industry. They’ll help you bring your book idea to life, turning your vision into a finished manuscript.

Choose the right ghostwriting service for you

What kind of ghostwriting do you need? Here are a few popular services to get you started:

Short-Form Ghostwriting

Need help with blog posts, op-eds, or essays? With short-form ghostwriting services, you can expect:

  • Discovery conversations to understand your voice and needs
  • Quality content in whatever format you want
  • The opportunity to go back and forth on drafts (per your negotiation)

Book Proposal Writing

If you hope to sell your nonfiction book to a traditional publisher, your first step will be a book proposal. A ghostwriter can help you:

  • Create an outline for the book as a whole
  • Develop 2-3 sample chapters in the right voice
  • Analyze the market for your book and make a convincing pitch to potential literary agents

Book Ghostwriting

If you’re ready to work on a full-length book, professional ghostwriting services can make it happen. When working with a ghostwriter, you can expect:

  • Discovery conversations to understand your vision and voice
  • A full outline
  • The opportunity to go back and forth on drafts (per your negotiation)
  • A finished manuscript ready for querying (for traditional publishing) or copy editing (for self-publishing)

Get to know our ghostwriters

To get started on your search, meet some of our top-rated ghostwriters.

Jane R.

London, UK

I'm a children's book specialist with nearly 30 years' experience of writing and editing everything from Winnie-the-Pooh to Minecraft.

Specializes in:
Picture Books
Children’s Non-Fiction
Children's
Non-Fiction
Fiction

Scott D.

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Be it fiction or memoir or idea-driven nonfiction, a strong narrative sets great books apart. Stories shape the world. Let me shape yours.

Specializes in:
Paranormal Romance
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Business & Management
Humanities & Social Sciences

David P.

Franktown, VA, USA

Nearly 50 books in print. Retired university teacher. Latest: THE ACADEMY, St. Martin's; WRITING IN THE AGE OF AI, Northampton House Press.

Specializes in:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Thriller & Suspense
Non-Fiction
History
Literary Fiction

Browse thousands of professionals on Reedsy. Search for ghostwriters near you

How it works

Browse profiles, request quotes, then collaborate.

Step 1

Apply filters

Reedsy is home to thousands of professionals. Select the specific ghostwriting services you need and narrow your search based on your book’s genre and requirements.

Step 2

Browse

Then, browse ghostwriters' profiles to find out more about their personalities and past projects.

Step 3

Request quotes

Request quotes from up to five ghostwriters at any time. They’ll look at your sample pages to give you a tailored quote as well as a sense of how they work.

Step 4

Collaborate

Once you agree on terms and a timeline, you’ll start collaborating using the many communication and editing tools available on Reedsy.

Reedsy in action

Watch how Reedsy can help you assemble your team in the video below:

Reedsy | Ghostwriting Secret Agent B | 2024-02

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