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Nancy Osa

Nancy Osa - Ghostwriter

Eagle Creek, OR, USA

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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Overview

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!
Services
Book Ghostwriting
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 (about 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 Culture Fix: From Core Values to Valued Culture Using 9 Deeds in 90 Days The Culture Fix: From Core Values to Valued Culture Using 9 Deeds in 90 Days

The Culture Fix: From Core Values to Valued Culture Using 9 Deeds in 90 Days

Scott, Will

The Cornell Effect: A Family's Journey towards Happiness, Fulfillment and Peace The Cornell Effect: A Family's Journey towards Happiness, Fulfillment and Peace

The Cornell Effect: A Family's Journey towards Happiness, Fulfillment and Peace

Cranham DDS, John C

The Power of Company Culture: How any business can build a culture that improves productivity, performance and profits The Power of Company Culture: How any business can build a culture that improves productivity, performance and profits

The Power of Company Culture: How any business can build a culture that improves productivity, performance and profits

Dyer, Chris

Safe Drinking Academy: How to Enjoy Alcohol Without Hurting Yourself or Others Safe Drinking Academy: How to Enjoy Alcohol Without Hurting Yourself or Others

Safe Drinking Academy: How to Enjoy Alcohol Without Hurting Yourself or Others

Healy, Michael

Oregon Country: The Story of the 1843 Oregon Trail Migration Oregon Country: The Story of the 1843 Oregon Trail Migration

Oregon Country: The Story of the 1843 Oregon Trail Migration

T. J. Hanson

It's Not You, It's Your Money: Your Roadmap To a Positive And Proactive Relationship With Money It's Not You, It's Your Money: Your Roadmap To a Positive And Proactive Relationship With Money

It's Not You, It's Your Money: Your Roadmap To a Positive And Proactive Relationship With Money

Harris, Ashley

Vacation Rental Success: Insider secrets to profitably own, market, and manage vacation rental property (From Start to Profit) (Volume 1) Vacation Rental Success: Insider secrets to profitably own, market, and manage vacation rental property (From Start to Profit) (Volume 1)

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 The Parent as Coach Approach

The Parent as Coach Approach

Diana Sterling, Nancy Osa

The Breakthrough Boot Camp.: It isn't what you know, It is what you practice. The 6 Weeks that will turn your World around. (The Breakthrough Boot Camp Series Book 1) The Breakthrough Boot Camp.: It isn't what you know, It is what you practice. The 6 Weeks that will turn your World around. (The Breakthrough Boot Camp Series Book 1)

The Breakthrough Boot Camp.: It isn't what you know, It is what you practice. The 6 Weeks that will turn your World around. (The Breakthrough Boot Camp Series Book 1)

Kaplan, Athena

Redesigning The Way Work Works: Strong Opinions and Advice from 40 Years in the Business Redesigning The Way Work Works: Strong Opinions and Advice from 40 Years in the Business

Redesigning The Way Work Works: Strong Opinions and Advice from 40 Years in the Business

Morton, Mr Bruce Harry

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Brent Neilsen
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

Nancy Osa
I'm only as good as my source! Muchas gracias, Brent.

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