Marian Beckett

Marian Beckett – Ghostwriter

Experienced ghostwriter in YA Fantasy, specializing in dragon-rider and sword-and-sorcery. Eager to expand into Dystopia and Urban Fantasy.

Overview

A lifelong lover of stories, I began ghostwriting professionally in January of 2020, specializing in the Young-Adult Fantasy genre. I've now written four full trilogies, as well as a handful of standalone projects here on Reedsy, and have gained valuable insight into the industry by working with Outliners and Developmental Editors to produce high-quality original books that grip young readers and transport them to other worlds.

The key to a good fantasy is in the setting. Magic, dragons, witches, wars - the world your protagonist inhabits has to be fresh and exciting; something your readers haven't seen before, but are eager to explore. My experience has given me a strong grasp of worldbuilding, allowing me to craft unique realms, races, and magic-systems that are sure to elevate your stories and set them apart from other works in the genre. I've created lore, cultures, history, and even some original language elements in the form of spells and incantations - all to help make original worlds feel real and lived in.

Breaking free of the fantasy genre, however, my strengths in character writing and action scenes are easily transferable to other fields. I'm particularly interested in expanding to YA Dystopia.

I believe in the power of stories, and I am dedicated to making sure your story gets told, just the way you want it to be.

- LGBTQ Friendly

- 100% Human-made; No AI

Services
Fiction
Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Reedsy

Feb, 2024 — Present
Worked with several clients on the Reedsy platform to draft and edit manuscripts in varying genres such as YA Fantasy, Supernatural Dystopia, Contemporary Fantasy, and Romantasy.

Relay Publishing

Jan, 2020 — Nov, 2023 (almost 4 years)
Worked with a team of outliners and editors to write and edit multiple series' of 90k word YA Fantasy novels, specializing in magic and dragon-riders. Frequently handled quick turn-around times and last-minute schedule changes, managing deadlines and delivering original written material to the client's specifications and satisfaction.

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Marian has 3 reviews

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Ryan Y.

Ryan Y.

May, 2025

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Marian was a phenomenal partner in this effort. Her insights, feedback, and results at every step were exactly what I needed and culminated a final product that I'm truly proud of.
Nise Y.

Nise Y.

Dec, 2025

Miss. Marian was professional, on time, responsive and adaptive.
Janelle C.

Janelle C.

May, 2025

Many stories start with "I had a dream." Mine did not. I had a vision; a very clear one. But being a greenhorn that couldn't have been any greener, there was no way I could bring this vision to life the way it deserved. So, I searched for someone who could take my hand and work together with me...
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