Nancy Osa - Ghostwriter
Proven ghostwriter/editor over 25 years in development of books and short-form content in business, self-help, fiction and other genres.
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I'm an award-winning author (CUBA 15/Random House) and a ghostwriter/editor with 25 years' experience in preparing books for publication. My association with field experts, self-publishers, and major houses (Random, Penguin, Harcourt Brace) puts me among the most qualified contractors you'll find. Ghostwriting is an exciting collaborative process that starts with the seed of your idea and grows into the book that will endure.
New writer? Subject-matter expert? English as a second language? No problem. I'll take your ideas or draft from sketchy to polished, and you'll benefit from my ghostwriting success and my guidance in revising or perfecting books and content of all kinds. While I'm committed to helping you express yourself in a compelling way, your readers are my ultimate bosses. Let's satisfy them!
New writer? Subject-matter expert? English as a second language? No problem. I'll take your ideas or draft from sketchy to polished, and you'll benefit from my ghostwriting success and my guidance in revising or perfecting books and content of all kinds. While I'm committed to helping you express yourself in a compelling way, your readers are my ultimate bosses. Let's satisfy them!
Services
Short-Form Content
Languages
English (US)
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Certifications
- Hedgebrook Foundation, alumna
- Walden Fellowship, alumna
- Centrum Center for the Arts & Creative Education, alumna
Awards
- Delacorte Press Prize (Random House)
- Pura Belpré Author Honor Book (American Library Association)
- Best Book for Young Adults (YALSA)
- Editor’s Choice, Top 10 First Novel (Booklist)
- Oregon Book Award Finalist (Literary Arts)
- Américas Award Honor Book (Stanford University)
- Scholastic Book Clubs Selection
Work experience
Writer/Editor
Self-employed
September, 1993
–
Present
(over 29 years)
My editorial journey began at a Portland, Oregon, proofreading service while building my résumé as a novelist for young adults. To date, I have published six works of fiction in addition to preparing dozens of books for publication for thought leaders, many of which enjoy strong sales decades after their debuts.
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As owner/operator of a creative services boutique, I bring nearly three decades of passion to creating great books from the ground up. I offer expertise in ghostwriting, all kinds of editing, proofreading, and insight into self-publication. Will your book project be my Next Big Thing?
Portfolio (10 selected works)
The Cornell Effect: A Family's Journey towards Happiness, Fulfillment and Peace
Cranham DDS, John C
Vacation Rental Success: Insider secrets to profitably own, market, and manage vacation rental property (From Start to Profit) (Volume 1)
Joel Rasmussen, Nancy Osa, Brian Sharples
The Parent as Coach Approach
Diana Sterling, Nancy Osa
Redesigning The Way Work Works: Strong Opinions and Advice from 40 Years in the Business
Morton, Mr Bruce Harry
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Communication & Punctuality
Nancy was great to work with. She was quick to learn both the technical knowledge as well as my writing style. Her turnaround was very quick. I would recommend her work to anyone looking for a ghost writer or editor who can help tackle problems. As a writer it is easy to find sections that will "bottle us up" or "send us off track". That is what requested Nancy's help with and she did a gre...
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Brent Neilsen, January 2022
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