Nicola Cassidy - Ghostwriter
Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
I'm an award winning ghostwriter, traditionally published author and screenwriter.
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I'm a bestselling author, ghostwriter and screenwriter. I have traditionally published three historical fiction books and written, edited and developed novels and screenplays as a freelancer. My fourth traditionally published book will be released in 2022.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Journalism and worked for over a decade in marketing and PR. I love to help authors develop their work and chase their own publishing dream.
When ghostwriting a book, I like to work through recorded interviews to tease out the content of the story. I write both non-fiction and fiction. For non-fiction, I will focus on an outline first, so that you know exactly what material I will be covering. For fiction, I work through a detailed outline also, but it may not take as many interviews as factual non-fiction.
I'm friendly, conscientious and hard working. I'm always happy to interview ahead of taking on a project as ghostwriting is a relationship of trust and understanding. I'm based in Ireland and comfortable working in and have experience of both US and UK markets.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Journalism and worked for over a decade in marketing and PR. I love to help authors develop their work and chase their own publishing dream.
When ghostwriting a book, I like to work through recorded interviews to tease out the content of the story. I write both non-fiction and fiction. For non-fiction, I will focus on an outline first, so that you know exactly what material I will be covering. For fiction, I work through a detailed outline also, but it may not take as many interviews as factual non-fiction.
I'm friendly, conscientious and hard working. I'm always happy to interview ahead of taking on a project as ghostwriting is a relationship of trust and understanding. I'm based in Ireland and comfortable working in and have experience of both US and UK markets.
Services
Languages
English (AUS)
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
True Crime
Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Historical Fiction
Historical Mysteries
Certifications
- BA (Hons) in Journalism
- Diploma in Online Marketing & PR
Awards
- Winner, All Ireland Screenwriting Prize 2021
- Longlist, BBC / Element Pictures NI Writer's Award 2021
- Finalist, Austin Comedy Film Fest 2021
- Longlist, Fish Short Memoir Prize 2020
- Selected Short Story Winner, Claret Press, London 2018
- 2nd Place, Junefest Short Story Competition 2017
- Shortlisted Celtic Imbas Short Story Competition 2016
- Shortlisted Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Competition 2016
- 2nd Place, Ernest Hemingway Flash Fiction Prize 2015
Work experience
Ghostwriting - Non-fiction, true story, currently on submission
TBC
March, 2021
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February, 2022
(11 months)
I have recently completed ghostwriting a non-fiction book based on a true story set in Ireland. It tells the tale of a bereaved mother fighting to find out what caused the death of her son and in doing so, taking on the national health system to find answers. The book is currently on submission to publishers.
Historical Fiction novel, due for publication 2022
Poolbeg Press Ltd
November, 2020
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February, 2022
(over 1 year)
My fourth historical fiction novel is due for publication in 2022 and is currently at edit stage with my publisher. The title and links are being prepared.
The Mindful Divorce
Authentic Creativity
March, 2020
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May, 2020
(2 months)
I edited this book and worked as a sensitivity reader and consultant as a hired freelancer. I enjoyed working directly with James and turning the project around quickly.
The Nanny at Number 43
Poolbeg Press Ltd
July, 2018
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July, 2019
(about 1 year)
This was my second novel first published with Poolbeg Press Ltd, who are one of the biggest independent publishers in Ireland. It remains popular and is selling well in both US and UK, reaching a number of number one slots in its category on Amazon in 2021.
Non-fiction, Self Help Book
Orpen Press
June, 2018
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September, 2018
(3 months)
I worked with a social media influencer to develop a book proposal and secured a publishing deal for the author. The book was to be a collaborative affair, with my job to outline, prompt and edit the text and ghostwrite in parts. For personal reasons the author decided to withdraw from writing the book and did not sign the contract, due to family and work pressures.
Adele
Poolbeg Press Ltd
January, 2018
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March, 2020
(about 2 years)
I wrote this bio-fictional account of Fred Astaire's forgotten sister Adele Astaire. It was published by Poolbeg Press in 2020 and received widespread national press coverage.
December Girl
Bombshell Books (Bloodhound Books)
June, 2017
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April, 2019
(almost 2 years)
I wrote this historical fiction novel (my debut) and it was published by Bombshell Books. It reached number one bestseller on Amazon in its category in 2017. Bombshell Books have since been reabsorbed by parent company, Bloodhound Books. I now have the rights back to this book and have since self-published it, including having an audio book recorded professionally via Audible.
Portfolio (5 selected works)
Adele: The Forgotten Sister of Fred Astaire. Dancer, Icon, Star.
Cassidy, Nicola
The Nanny At Number 43: Be Careful Who You Let Into Your Home
Cassidy, Nicola
December Girl: What if your child was taken?
Cassidy, Nicola
Tales Irish
Kuhn, Danny, Ascroft, Dianne, Madden, Margaret Bonass, Bradburn, Richard, Cassidy, Nicola, Elliott, Philip, Evans, Amanda J., Hayes, A L, Hogan, Fiona Cooke, Kirby, Lynda
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Nicola is like a literary lifeguard who comes to the rescue when a writer is drowning.
Austin Kaluba, April 2022
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