Sharon Heller

Sharon Heller – Ghostwriter

A PhD psychologist, I am a ghostwriter and content editor specializing in memoirs, self-help, and mental health.

Overview

"Dr. H writes clearly and often lyrically, as well as humorously" wrote Edward Hallowell, M.D. on the cover of "Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight (HarperCollins, 2002)."


I am a developmental psychologist and well published author of popular psychology books (HarperCollins, Wiley, Macmillan). These include a book on parenting, on healing anxiety and fear, on non-psychological causes of anxiety, and on sensory processing disorder. My books have been reviewed in Time magazine, Newsday, Psychology Today, the Washington Post, and articles written about them in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and the Miami Herald, among other publications.


Recently, I have changed my focus to writing memoirs as these tend to be more engaging than self-help books.


I do both ghostwriting and substantive editing, meaning I will make or suggest changes to the language, style and organization so your manuscript flows flawlessly, one thought to the next, in a succinct, easily readable style.


Notice there's no hype in my profile. This is how I write, simply and to the point, without wasting a word.


My fees are commensurate with the going rate for someone with my experience and expertise. According to Reedsy data from 2023, a professional ghostwriter costs between $6,500 and $42,000 for nonfiction books. The pricing will depend on the specific book genre, proposed length, and whether you will self-publish or seek an agent/publisher.



Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Health & Wellbeing Parenting & Families Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2013 — Present

I've ghostwritten over 100 books, primarily self-help and memoirs. Here is some of the feedback.

"Wow - Sharon was amazing to work with, and she delivered beautiful work. Her expertise, writing and professionalism was above and beyond. A true pleasure to work with. I recommend highly."

"Sharon is an absolute gem! Working with her is easy and enjoyable. Her skills and experience provide us the relief knowing that the end product will be amazing! Thank you!"

"Sharon is an incredible writer. She is professional, fast and thorough. Thank you Sharon for making the experience fun and enjoyable. Looking forward to working with you again soon."

Portfolio

You're no idiot, of course. You know that monsters don't really live in your closet, the dark can't hurt you, and, statistically speaking, that flying is safer than the freeway you use every day. But when it comes to facing your own fears and anxieties, you fe... read more
In the publishing tradition of Driven to Distraction or The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing, this prescriptive book by a developmental psychologist and sufferer of Sensory Defensive Disorder (SD) sheds light on a little known but common affliction in which suffe... read more
Freud A to Z

Sharon Heller

A lively guide to the life and work of the father of psychoanalysisFrom Anna O. to Zionism, this uniquely accessible A-to-Z reference presents a comprehensive overview of Freud's ideas, family, colleagues, patients, writings, and legacy. Mixing humor, passion,... read more
Using a lively array of anthropological and sociological sources, The Vital Touch presents a provocative examination of the reasons why, now more than ever, we need to make consistent physical connections with our infants and children.

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Tommy C.

Tommy C.

Sep, 2024

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Sharon is a brilliant writer and editor. Her guidance and feedback transformed my mother's manuscript, taking it far beyond anything we could have envisioned. She provides simple, clear direction that even a newbie like myself can grasp. She was patient, thorough, and nothing short of amazing! Sharon was truly everything you could hope for, and more. 10 Stars!
Sheila P.

Sheila P.

Jul, 2024

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Sharon was absolutely a dream to work with. She gave me direct and actionable feedback to elevate and polish my query letter and book proposal. Despite taking a long time to finish, she was patient with me through the process. When I took my writing in a different direction she was open to my thoughts and objectives. She also gave me the push and confidence I needed to complete the project. Thi...
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Varpas D.

Varpas D.

Nov, 2023

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I had a great experience working with Sharon. She was flexible when needed and firm in keeping me to my timelines. Very professional, she challenged me to make the book better. She was able to coax out a coherent story through the benefit of her expertise.
Joan M.

Joan M.

Oct, 2024

My work with Sharon Heller was an unusually good fit because my edit/rewrite very much benefited from her writing skills but also from her professional background as a therapist and someone who has done her own deep work around psychological and physical issues. We wanted to draw a 5,000 word article for submission to a periodical from a 40,000 word short memoir. I could not have done this on ...
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Brooke F.

Brooke F.

Apr, 2024

Sharon was very responsive, and her quality of work got me a book in less than six months. There were days and weeks I felt like it was too much. Old thinking habits on my part. However, Sharon would talk me through and motivate me to get the job done. Her words inspiring and direct, she led me through the adventure, and I have her to thank for such a successful experience. Thank you, Sharon!

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