Joseph Waxman – Ghostwriter

I’m a ghostwriter and collaborative writer whose work includes two Pema Chödrön books that have each sold more than 100,000 copies across formats. I have collaborated on six books for Shambhala Publications by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Pema Chödrön .

I help authors, teachers, clinicians, leaders, and public thinkers turn complex source material into clear nonfiction books: talks, teachings, interviews, notes, drafts, research, professional experience, and years of reflection.

My work is often most useful when the material is rich but the book is not yet clear. I help find the real subject, shape the structure, preserve the author’s voice, and turn scattered or overwhelming material into a coherent manuscript.

My background is strongest in Buddhist and spiritual nonfiction, with related work in psychology, memoir, personal transformation, leadership, and social-impact storytelling.

I work best with thoughtful authors who want a genuine collaborator — someone who can help them think, structure, clarify, and write — not simply someone to “write it up.”

For early-stage projects, I often begin with a few conversations and a close look at the available material, followed by a short memo on the book’s strongest direction, likely audience, and best next step.