Ian Phillipson – Ghostwriter

WHO I WORK WITH & WHAT I DELIVER

I can help turn your ideas into a book that sounds like you and says what you want to say.

Where we start depends on what you already have: a clear idea for a book, years of material that needs a structure, or a draft that doesn’t yet convey what you mean. I'll help you identify the central argument, decide what belongs and give the book a structure readers can follow.

Over the past 18 years, I’ve ghostwritten some 40 books on business, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and technology for founders and corporate leaders worldwide. Many have involved making complex ideas clear and compelling while preserving the author’s voice.

EXPERIENCE THAT TURNS IDEAS INTO IMPACT

I’ve collaborated with leaders at Oracle, Yamaha, global management consultancy Arthur D Little and NTT Data, one of Japan's leading technology firms.

Clients choose me when they need a trusted thought partner who can capture their voice, structure complex thinking, and align their book with a wider strategy. Here is how the author of Serendipity: It Doesn’t Happen by Accident, a book endorsed by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, described our work together:

“Ian has listened deeply, drawn out ideas, drafted sections, reworked passages I’d written, and helped shape the tone and trajectory of the entire argument. This has been a true collaboration. It's not an exaggeration to say that this book would be nothing like what you now hold without his insight, care, and relentless commitment to making the ideas land."

Alongside books, I write book proposals, strategic reports, white papers and brand narratives.

A STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE PROCESS

We start by discussing what you want the book to achieve, who it needs to reach and what you want to say.

Through focused conversations and careful listening, I help draw out your ideas and organise them into a clear structure. As the manuscript develops, we work together to ensure the argument holds up and the writing sounds like you.

The process is designed to be efficient, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable.

Many of my authors use their books to launch new products, attract investment, or build enduring thought-leadership platforms — showing how a well-designed non-fiction book can continue to work long after publication.

LET’S START A CONVERSATION

If you’re ready to turn your expertise into a book that supports your ambitions, I’d love to hear what you have in mind.