Sheena Howard

Sheena Howard – Ghostwriter

Eisner Award–winning writer, trusted ghostwriter, and writer for CEOs, celebrities, and nonprofits.

Overview

As an Eisner Award–winning writer, TEDx speaker, and storytelling strategist, I bring over a decade of experience helping CEOs, celebrities, nonprofits, and visionaries turn their stories into powerful books, graphic novels, and thought leadership content. My work has been featured on Good Morning America, PBS, Jeopardy!, and in the New York Times, and I’ve written for some of the most recognized brands in the world, such as DMC from RUN-DMC, Marvel comics, and DC comics.

Clients come to me when they’re ready to create work that’s emotionally honest, culturally relevant, and built to last.

I specialize in narrative nonfiction, ghostwriting, self-help, comics, and purpose-driven storytelling. I'm known for being fast, professional, and deeply collaborative. I respect your vision and elevate it.

Whether you're working on your legacy piece or your next big project, I’m here to help you craft something unforgettable.

Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Comics & Graphic Novels
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Comics Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Eisner award at San Diego Comic-Con

Work experience

Biome Brigade

Aug, 2024 — Dec, 2024 (5 months)
I was hired to co-write Biome Brigade, a children’s book that combines science, adventure, and humor to educate young readers about microbiomes and pet health. The story centers on a heroic team—the Biome Brigade—who shrink down to microscopic size to fight bad bacteria inside a sick dog named Charlie.

New York State - Department of Health

Feb, 2023 — Present
I serve as the co-writer for Tested, an animated web comic series developed by the New York State Department of Health to promote public health awareness in underserved communities.

DMC from RUN-DMC

Feb, 2022 — Apr, 2025 (about 3 years)
I’ve written two major creative projects for Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC. I wrote Volume 4 of the DMC graphic novel series and his stage play.

Marvel

Nov, 2021 — Dec, 2022 (about 1 year)
I was commissioned by Marvel to write an original story set in Wakanda, centering on the Dora Milaje. I created a new character, Chanté, a fierce but impulsive trainee struggling to pass her final trial. Through intense training, ancestral wisdom, and a folktale about Anansi the Spider, she learns that strategy and discipline matter as much as strength.

DC comics

Nov, 2021 — Aug, 2022 (9 months)
I’ve written for DC Comics on several projects, including Wonder Woman: Black and Gold #6, and I contributed to Wonderful Women of the World, writing a biographical comic honoring a global changemaker.

Black Girl Ventures

Oct, 2021 — May, 2022 (7 months)
I served as the ghostwriter for Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps for Building a Billion Dollar Network by Shelly Omilâdé Bell, founder of Black Girl Ventures. Published by Wiley, this empowering business book offers a groundbreaking framework for women of color navigating the world of entrepreneurship and venture capital.

Temple University

Feb, 2021 — Feb, 2022 (about 1 year)
I authored BLAM! Black Lives Always Mattered!, a 164-page nonfiction graphic novel published by the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection with support from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. The book spotlights 14 underrepresented African American pioneers from 20th-century Philadelphia—leaders like Marian Anderson, W.E.B. Du Bois, Ruth Wright Hayre, and Alain Locke—through vivid storytelling and full-color illustrations by a team of celebrated Black artists.

Prison Yoga Project

Feb, 2020 — Feb, 2021 (about 1 year)
I was hired by the Prison Yoga Project to write the script for a comic book that explores trauma, incarceration, and the path to healing through mindfulness. The story follows two teenage boys navigating grief, violence, and limited options in a system stacked against them.

Self-employed

Jan, 2016 — Present
I’ve ghostwritten memoirs, nonfiction books, comic books and graphic novels for CEOs, celebrities, and changemakers. My projects focus on legacy, impact, and emotionally resonant storytelling that connects with diverse audiences. Clients include DMC from RUN-DMC, Black Girl Ventures, Prison Yoga Project, Marvel comics, DC comics, and more.

Portfolio

Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps for Building a Billion Dollar Network

Bell, Shelly Omilade

Wiley

Book Ghostwriting Book Proposal
Cutiemals: Birthday Bash

Howard, Sheena C.

Independently published

Book Ghostwriting
Superb Vol. 1

Walker, David F.

Oni Press

Book Ghostwriting Book Proposal
Nina's Whisper

Howard, Sheena C.

Sheena C. Howard

Book Ghostwriting
Academic Branding: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increased Visibility, Authority, and Income

Howard, Sheena

BenBella Books

Book Proposal
Encyclopedia of Black Comics

Howard, Sheena C.

Lawrence Hill Books

Book Proposal
Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation

Howard, Sheena C.

Bloomsbury Academic

Book Proposal
Why Wakanda Matters: What Black Panther Reveals About Psychology, Identity, and Communication

Howard, Sheena C.

Smart Pop

Book Proposal

Sheena has 1 review

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Adrian W.

Adrian W.

Jul, 2025

My experience working with this writer has been disappointing, primarily due to a lack of transparency and shifting terms. When I first agreed to the project, I was quoted $6,500 for the full manuscript, with $650 for the first chapter to be applied toward that total if we moved forward. After th...
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Sheena H.
In this case, after completing and delivering Chapter 1, the client requested I write the full manuscript. I declined to accept. My decision was based on ensuring alignment in tone, process, and ...
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