Kate Davis Jones

Kate Davis Jones – Ghostwriter

collaborative writer turning great ideas into better manuscripts šŸ‘» let's make something remarkable!

Overview

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Writing your book doesn't have to be intimidating!

If you’re here, you probably have an idea that won’t leave you alone. Maybe you’ve tried to write your book, and struggle to translate the scenes in your mind onto the page. Maybe you don’t have enough time to write, but you find yourself imagining parts of your book in the shower or during a boring commute.

Chances are, you’re creative and curious. You want the transformative process of writing and a tangible result you’re excited to share. You understand a book is part of something bigger: your business, your family, or your community. It’s a way to share your life story, your deep knowledge, or the unique fictional world you carry inside you.

Projects like these almost always require partnership. That’s where I come in!

I’m Kate. I’m a collaborative writer for hardworking creative people. I’m an athlete and artist living in Durham, North Carolina.

Some people call me a ghostwriter. Here’s the thing, though: I want to tell your story WITH you, not FOR you. Even if you feel a little lost right now, you know your own story. I have the tools, skills, and compassion needed to bring that story into the world.

Creating art is the most human instinct we have. Writing a book will transform your life. It did mine.

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No matter where you are in the writing process, I’m ready to support you.

⭐ If you’re early in the process, a little overwhelmed, and eager to get started: Book a Strategy Hour.

Maybe you're struggling with your story, or grappling with questions about the publishing process. I'll guide you in a wide-reaching conversation to help you forge a new path. After the session, I’ll provide you with a resource guide tailored to your unique questions and needs. You’ll move forward with your project with confidence!

$299

⭐ Struggling to get all the pieces of your story to click together? I’ll help you discover the right structure through Collaborative Outlining.

A well-designed story is immersive and reads effortlessly, and creates a world that a reader can fall into like a dream. In my Collaborative Outlining process, I’ll use literary frameworks to bring what you feel in your intuition onto the page.

It’s your story, deepened and evolved.

Over 3-4 video calls, we'll create a new chapter-by-chapter outline for the entirety of your story. The outline will include major plot beats, emotional arcs, and key moments of character development.

$3950 (Payment plans available!)

⭐ Ready to get your book out there? I’m ready to be your Writing Partner.

You might come to this step of the process with an entire manuscript that isn’t quite working, or no words written at all. But no matter where you are in the process, I’m ready to be your partner in moving your book across the finish line.

Every book is different, so every collaboration is, too.

✨ Message me for a customized quote! ✨

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance LGBTQ Fiction New Adult
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2015 — Present
Collaborative writer, ghost, and my clients' secret weapon. šŸ‘» I've collaborated on 30 books since 2019. Prior to 2019, I was an independent journalist and essayist.

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SC C.

SC C.

Sep, 2025

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Kate provided exceptional support in refining the second revision of my manuscript—a story I truly believe in but knew needed stronger description, narrative flow, and organization. She carefully reviewed my draft, offered insightful restructuring suggestions, and added beautifully descriptive sc...
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Joe S.

Joe S.

Dec, 2024

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I enjoyed working with Kate on my project. I am not a writer, but she was able to get me thinking about my story in a different way that I believe will help readers be excited about it. She helped me break down the problem into smaller pieces so that it wasn't overwhelming and gave me the structu...
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Chase D.

Chase D.

Mar, 2024

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What an absolute delight it was to work with Kate. It was such a fun creative/collaborative process and I never would've been able to get that much of my story developed and put together. Thank you so much for helping me get closer to making my dream come true. I will be working with her again on...
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Devin M.

Devin M.

Dec, 2025

I had an amazing experience working with Kate on my outline. She helped me great feedback and helped me turn my idea into a cohesive story/outline. The whole process was so collaborative and overall fun! Kate made the process easy and enjoyable. I'm so grateful for her help and would recommend he...
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Uncommon Education C.

Uncommon Education C.

Nov, 2025

Kate is an amazing partner. She worked exceedingly well with us as we co-crafted a book proposal for our completed manuscript. She was able to use excerpts from our work augmented with her own perception of what we are striving to provide the reader. Her insights were focused and accurate, lendin...
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Most recent contributions

What types of nonfiction authors are likely to succeed without an agent, and why?

If you have a large platform (like a big social media following, an influential organization, or an active speaking career), take a look at the world of hybrid publishing. Hybrid publishing allows you to bypass the agents and editors in the traditional publishing world, and gives you more control...
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What unspoken rules do agents or publishers expect authors to follow when submitting a manuscript or proposal?

Double-spaced, Times New Roman, one-inch margins, twelve point font.

How do you build an understanding of your client’s voice and vision for their project?

Interviews, interviews, interviews! The deeper we go in conversation, the more aligned we'll be. A key part of my process is ensuring I understand your goals for the finished product. You may not even know what you want to do with the your book! Part of my job is to introduce you to the publishi...
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