Sharon Heller – Ghostwriter

"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 (book doctoring), meaning I will take your manuscript and make or suggest changes to the language, style, and organization of your manuscript, while adding or suggesting necessary detail and clarification. In this way, your manuscript will engage the reader, from beginning to end, while flowing flawlessly, one thought to the next, in a succinct, engaging, 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.