Hannah Sandoval

Hannah Sandoval – Ghostwriter

Novel ghostwriter w/ 7 years' experience, specializing in all fantasy genres + cozy mysteries. Expert in characterization + worldbuilding.

Overview

I am a freelance ghostwriter (specializing in all fantasy subgenres, with a special love for YA, and cozy mysteries) and line editor (specializing in fiction manuscripts) based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I am the published author of six books (four fiction, two nonfiction). In my seven years as a professional, I have worked on over four dozen manuscripts, either as a ghostwriter or editor. My ghosted work has received 5-star ratings on Amazon and Goodreads, and previous clients have received traditional publishing deals, manuscript requests from agents, and interest from movie producers.


I always seek to capture my client’s voice when polishing existing material into an arresting narrative style that pleases readers and agents alike. Without rich character development and engaging language, your riveting story idea can fall flat. If you choose me as your ghostwriter, you get one-on-one interviews with an experienced writer who can capture your voice and delight your readers. I love what I do, which means I pour passion into each project, giving every manuscript the care and dedication it deserves.


I place a strong focus on characterization and worldbuilding, ensuring each story has a solid foundation around which to shape the plot. I offer outline creation, rewrites of existing material, and from-scratch book creation. No matter the service, I always put your vision and feedback above all else, so that you get the book you've dreamed of on repeat in your head.


My BA in English with an emphasis in writing from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga instilled me with knowledge of many creative and academic writing styles, creating the versatility required to act as a successful ghost. My work experience in the book printing industry (acting as a manuscript internal layout designer for the printing company 47Journals) and my Professional Book Editor certification from IAP has granted me insider knowledge of the publishing industry. My experience as a copy editor ensures that my prose is always up to par with Chicago guidelines.


I'll help you put your best foot forward for publication and bring your vision to life.


(Please Note: the books listed in my portfolio below are a mixture of editing clients, ghostwriting clients who have allowed me to disclose my involvement in their books in this way, and my own publications.)

Services
Fiction
Cozy Mysteries Epic Fantasy Horror Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Best Fantasy Series in Channillo 2017 Awards
  • Best Paranormal Series in Channillo 2017 Awards
Certifications
  • Professional Book Editor Certification from IAP Career College

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2015 — Present

Manuscript ghostwriting, coauthoring, copy editing, and proofreading work for individuals, publishers, and packagers. Some publications/companies I have worked with include Atlantic Publishing Group, Hollan Publishing Inc., and GreencupBooks. I help experts with a message to send or individuals with a marketable story idea but no time or experience to write a book breathe life into their vision. My ghostwriting work has netted clients agents and readerships. I help self-publishing authors prepare their novels before publication, and I have also helped authors prep their books before submission to agents and publishers. Past client publishers include Black Rose Writing and She Writes Press.

47Journals

Dec, 2014 — May, 2015 (5 months)

I formatted ebooks and literary journals (including PMS and Birmingham Poetry Review) from Word docs to .epub and .mobi files in order to make them compatible with electronic publishing devices such as Kindle. I also proofread a few of the manuscripts.

Portfolio

Scent (Five Senses Series)

Kahn, Cheryl

Radiant Road Press

Touch

Kahn, Cheryl

Made with Reedsy
Children of Maya

Christopher Vastag

Book Ghostwriting
Made with Reedsy
War of the Sea

Claire, Dana

Made with Reedsy
Isle of Dragons: The Hidden Library (#2)

Thompson, L. A.

Book Ghostwriting
A person’s face does not dictate who they are. Young Princess Irina Fairface can feel the truth of this in her heart, but in Wonderland, physical beauty reigns supreme. It determines a person’... read more
Book Ghostwriting
Have you ever wondered why villains are what they are? Is a villainous heart instilled at birth, or do decisions and actions warp a good heart into a villainous one? You have certainly already... read more
Book Ghostwriting
Arcamira

Sandoval, Hannah M.

No matter how good our lives seem to be going, we often long for a little more excitement. Sometimes we don’t realize it though until something unusual is presented to us, and we need to make ... read more
Book Ghostwriting
Book Ghostwriting
Made with Reedsy
Mashka and Mishka: get trapped in a rainbow

Makaron, Marina

Book Ghostwriting
Hunterland

Claire, Dana

Although you may not recognize the name of this famous American architect, you may be more familiar with some of his most popular buildings. From the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic designs have g... read more
A dark gift allows Paul Sizemore to see things he shouldn’t. He knows every secret in every heart in the eastern Kentucky holler he was raised in. His family’s Pentecostal faith marks him as something evil—can he overcome a witch’s destiny to do right by the s... read more
Women Within

Anne Leigh Parrish

With themes of reproductive rights and feminism, this multi-generational novel presents three women whose paths cross at the Lindell Retirement Home. Constance Maynard, fierce, intependent and proud, reflects on her long life promoting women’s rights through h... read more
By the Wayside

Anne Leigh Parrish

By The Wayside, the third story collection by award-winning author Anne Leigh Parrish, brings together eighteen previously published pieces about women in challenging circumstances, struggling to survive in a world that is often hostile to the female experience.
91 Days to Panama

John J Mitchell

Jack Cordova ascended from the depths of abandonment—left as a newborn on the frozen steps of a Chicago church—to the pinnacle of success in the high-tech world, amassing a modest fortune along the way. But he didn’t do it alone, not even close. The love of Is... read more
Maybe you've never used a typewriter yourself, but you've probably seen a movie set sometime in the 20th century that features a room full of them. Perhaps you've heard the distinctive clickety-clack of the machine, the loud ping when the typists get to the en... read more

Hannah has 47 reviews

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Robin P.

Robin P.

Nov, 2021

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Hannah is the best at her job. She is very punctual and creative. She added life to my story and even taught me a few things I never knew as a beginner writer. If you are writing Epic Sci-Fi Fantasy and get hung up, she would undoubtedly be a great asset to your story, whether you just need a line edit, help revise your story, outline it, or even ghostwrite it for you. She is passionate about w...
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Cheryl K.

Cheryl K.

Jan, 2021

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Hannah was a joy to work with. Very professional and responsive. It felt like a true collaboration throughout the process of working on my YA manuscript. She sincerely invested herself in the story and characters and offered great creative insight too. She's a talented editor and writer and I plan to continue working with her on future projects.
Marc B.

Marc B.

Dec, 2019

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I really don't want to say what a wonderful job she did and how wonderful she is to work with because I want to keep working with her and don't want any one else to take her away from me. But! She is absolutely amazing! She added color and depth to my world that I could not have added while still staying true to my vision. I sent her a passage of text and I don't know how she did it, but she to...
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Ariana K.

Ariana K.

Nov, 2024

I felt like I'd hit a wall with my story when I sought Hannah's services. Thanks to her in-depth feedback and helpful insight, I now feel a new life for my book and see even more potential than I'd imagined. I definitely would partner with her again for writing projects in the future, as this kind of work is invaluable to a writer's journey. Thank you Hannah!
Emily H.

Emily H.

Sep, 2024

Very great constructive criticism, can’t wait to work with her even more!

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