Sally Collings – Ghostwriter

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With 20+ years’ experience in book publishing, I know what makes a great book proposal and an outstanding manuscript—and I know how to write them. Former non-fiction publisher for HarperCollins and editorial director for Amber Books, I now work as a ghostwriter and developmental editor, specializing in non-fiction book proposals and manuscripts.

My author clients are represented at several agencies, including Park & Fine Literary & Media, Talcott Notch Literary, The Palgon Company, and Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Some have published with HarperBusiness, St. Martin’s Press, Simon & Schuster, and Chronicle Books, while others have successfully self-published their books or worked with leading hybrid publishers.

I’m most drawn to business memoirs and personal leadership titles. Projects with a health or medical spin are a good fit too: I speak fairly fluent “physician.”

Born in Australia, I now call Northern California home, and I get my kicks literally, though my newfound love of kickboxing.

Fee Structure:

In the past 12 months I've written 3 book proposals that drew offers from one or more literary agents within a month of submission. My standard fee for a book proposal (including sample chapters) is $22,000.

Selected Testimonials:

“I truly value your time, creativity, and expertise so much, Sally. I couldn’t afford NOT to work with you.“

– Mickey Rowe, actor, director, autism advocate

“Sally is not only one of the most brilliant writers and editors, she’s a pleasure to work with.”

– Fiona Henderson, Simon & Schuster

“Sally came in after I had written three chapters in seven months and took the reins and crossed the t’s and dotted the I’s and asked the good questions that needed to be asked without ever getting in the way.”

– Shay Butler, digital entrepreneur & vlogger