Simon Toseland - Ghostwriter
Award-winning ghostwriter, author and editor. Works with private clients, businesses, celebrities and publishers in a wide range of genres.
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Overview
I have worked in the publishing and media industries for the past twenty years, with organisations including Channel Four, Access Hollywood, Canongate, Random House and HarperCollins as well as private clients.
I have written and ghosted many books in different genres including fiction, celebrity, humour, sports, language, food and drink, adventure and business. My services cover everything from editorial advice to overseeing a book from inception to publication. I respond quickly and honestly to requests for information about timescales, costs and scope of the work as I know that a positive ghostwriting experience begins with the establishment of trust and empathy. Good communication is vital throughout the process, it must be an enjoyable experience for both parties.
'A writer with a fabulous eye for oddity, and such an ear for the cadences of talk.' - Tessa Hadley, novelist.
‘I’d recommend Simon to anyone thinking of writing a book. Get him to do it instead – it’s easier.’ – James May, television presenter.
I have written and ghosted many books in different genres including fiction, celebrity, humour, sports, language, food and drink, adventure and business. My services cover everything from editorial advice to overseeing a book from inception to publication. I respond quickly and honestly to requests for information about timescales, costs and scope of the work as I know that a positive ghostwriting experience begins with the establishment of trust and empathy. Good communication is vital throughout the process, it must be an enjoyable experience for both parties.
'A writer with a fabulous eye for oddity, and such an ear for the cadences of talk.' - Tessa Hadley, novelist.
‘I’d recommend Simon to anyone thinking of writing a book. Get him to do it instead – it’s easier.’ – James May, television presenter.
Services
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Cooking & Food Wine & Spirits
Education & Reference
Entertainment
Inspirational
Sports & Outdoors
Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Certifications
- MA in Creative Writing (Distinction)
- BA Hons in English and American Literature (1st Class)
Work experience
Ghostwriter and editor
Self-employed
January, 2006
–
Present
(about 15 years)
I offer editorial and ghostwriting services for a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres. I welcome inquiries about any ghostwriting project, no matter how big or how small.
Producer and editor (broadcasting)
Self-employed
January, 1995
–
December, 2005
(almost 11 years)
Editor and producer for international broadcasters including RDF, ORF, TV Tokyo, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and Channel 4.
Portfolio (9 selected works)
The Movie Doctors
Simon Mayo, Mark Kermode
Whatever your ailment, the nation's best-loved film experts have the perfect cinematic prescription for you, whether it's a course of the Coens or a dose of Die Hard. And they're ready to cure the movies to,, taking their scalpels to bloated blockbusters and warning of the ill effects of overpraise.Where medical ignorance and movie expertise meet - the surgery of Doctors Kermode and Mayo is no... read more
James May's Toy Stories
James May
New with small rip to top, slight shelf wear to jacket, reflected in price(non)
365 Family Games and Pastimes
Martin Toseland, Simon Toseland
Remember Blind Man's Bluff, Pin the Tail and Murder in the Dark? Making daisy chains and collecting conkers? And when rainy afternoons meant card games and battleships? Jam-packed with games and activities for all ages, 365 Family Games and Pastimes remembers all the classics we used to love, bringing them back for the entire family to enjoy.Full of inspiration and thrifty ideas, this is an in... read more
Cool Runnings meets Joseph O'Neill's Netherland in an inspiring and feel-good story of bravery and sporting success from a country so widely known for war and extremism. This is the true story of the Afghanistan cricket team and their extraordinary attempt to join the world's elite cricketing nations. That this devastated nation should be able to field a cricket team at all, let alone one as s... read more
Oz and James Drink to Britain
Oz Clarke, James May
Small rip to jacket front, represented in price. The superb accompaniment to the BBC TV series,'Oz And Jame Big Wine Adventure' as Oz and james travel around Britain researching Britain's best beer's, ciders'' perry's, Gin's and more. (cook)
Crap Crimes: Tales of Criminal Stupidity
Simon Toseland, Martin Toseland
As long as there has been crime there has been crap crime. From the Garden of Eden onwards, most criminals must have been at least a bit crap - or else they wouldn't have been caught, right? OK, some real-life rogues like Bonnie and Clyde, or fictional villains like Moriarty, make breaking the law seem pretty glamorous. But not the failed felons banged up inside this book.Crap Crimes is a hila... read more
Boulle's Jewels: The Business of Life
Francis Boulle
'Business is a jungle. But I love animals.' Francis Boulle. Venture Capitalist and CEO Francis Boulle has set out to conquer the world. Armed with strategies not seen since Sun Tzu, philosophies to rival Aristotle, a business head that makes Alan Sugar look like an amateur and thoughts about life that even Confucius would have found enlightening, Francis is king of the new life-gurus. In this ... read more
In April 2008, Ed Stafford began his attempt to become the first man ever to walk the entire length of the River Amazon. Nearly two and a half years later, he had crossed the whole of South America to reach the mouth of the colossal river.With danger a constant companion - outwitting alligators, jaguars, pit vipers and electric eels, not to mention overcoming the hurdles of injuries and relent... read more
Infographica: The World as You Have Never Seen it Before
Martin Toseland, Simon Toseland
Infographica collects intriguing data from across the planet--for instance, the average lifespan of people living on each continent, the relative durations of the world's unmanned space probes, or the bite strength of the world's most dangerous predators--and presents it in stylish, inventive, and original infographics. Quirky, irreverent, and visually appealing, this book is a must-have refer... read more
Simon has 2 reviews
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Communication & Punctuality
Simon helped me figuring out the correct way to proceed and with his patience and availability (even before he started working for me!) he managed to deliver an excellent job!
I'm glad I choose Simon for my project and I look forward to work with him again soon!
Fabrizio Cravero, October 2020
I am absolutely delighted with the work carried out by Simon. He hit the spot with the essence of the novel and improved it with his writing and amended storyline. He kept me up to date with the work, checking it was to my liking. No changes were needed as he was fulfilling all the criteria as it progressed.
I would highly recommend his services.
Michael Tait, March 2019
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