Stephanie Peters

Stephanie Peters – Ghostwriter

Freelance children's book writer/ghostwriter/developmental editor with more than 20 years' experience and 65 published books.

Overview

Disney/Hyperion, Disney Worldwide, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Dutton, Capstone--I've worked with all of them as a freelance book writer and editor with a focus on children's books. I've published titles in most genres including interactive picture books, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, short stories, and middle grade fiction and nonfiction. I've worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for celebrities and helped develop and edit manuscripts for established and fledging authors. I am proficient in MS Track Changes, Chicago Manual of Style copyediting practices--and I'm eager to connect with individuals, publishers, and packagers looking to develop new titles and/or series!
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Middle Grade Picture Books Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction History
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 1998 — Present

Self-employed

Jun, 1998 — Present

Versatile self-employed writer and editor. Clients include Disney, Little, Brown/Hachette, Dutton, Capstone, and Kirkus Media.
Author of a New York Times bestseller (A Princess Primer, published by Dutton in 2006).

Self-employed

Jun, 1998 — Present

Writing/ghostwriting: Picture books, chapter books, middle grade and YA novels; fiction and nonfiction
Editing: Developmental and fine-tuning final drafts
Copyediting: per Chicago Manual of Style

Portfolio

This audiobook is based on the new movie! When Tintin buys a model ship called the Unicorn, he doesn't realize he's about to become the center of a centuries-old family feud involving nefarious pirates and treasure! Following clues from the high seas to the bl... read more
A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherev... read more
On April 10, 1912, fourteen-year-old Christopher Watkins boards the Titanic with his family. While sailing across the Atlantic, the giant ship strikes an iceberg and begins to sink! Christopher must quickly find a way to save his family.
Mole, Rat, and Badger are the best of friends. As for Toad, well... he's not he’s a bad guy. It's just that he really, REALLY loves cars. If he sees a sporty vehicle, he can't help but ask to take it for a spin. And if he takes it for a spin, he can't help but... read more
The Black Death (Epidemic!)

Stephanie True Peters

Describes the 1347-1351 outbreak of plague in Europe, known as the Black Death, which killed one out of three people and changed the course of European history.
Born with a hammer in his hand, John Henry was destined to become a steel-driving legend. As a young man, he makes his mark on the American railroads, whistling while he works. But one day, a shady salesman comes to the railroad camp, claiming that his hammeri... read more
My First Nutcracker

Stephanie True Peters

E.T.A. HoffmannÂ's classic tale The Nutcracker has charmed generations of balletgoers, but in book form its plot can seem complicated. This picture book was created specifically for parents who want to introduce their youngest children to the basics of the sto... read more
In a faraway land, a princess named Aurora lives in a castle, honing her enchantments amid a slumbering kingdom! When the princess was just a baby, a wicked fairy cursed the realm with unending sleep. But a kind fairy had her own spell to cast―she saved the ne... read more
Discusses the constellation Orion, its location, and various myths about it in different civilizations.
The Mermaid's Treasure

Stephanie True Peters

Another sparkling gift book from The New York Times bestselling author of A PRINCESS PRIMER. For anyone who has ever wondered if mermaids exist, here is a stunning oversize novelty book that reveals everything about their secret world, from how to recognize an... read more
Join Henry, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as he emBARKS on a journey to become an avalanche rescue dog in this gripping true story, perfect for fans of Max! In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on ski... read more
Join Halo, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as she emBARKS on a journey to become a disaster response dog in this gripping nonfiction story, perfect for fans of Max! Dutch Shepherd puppy Halo has spent almost her whole life preparing for one ... read more
Little Johnny Slimeseed isn’t like the other monsters living in Nightmare. The gentle swamp creature hates scaring human kids and wishes his fellow ghouls would find another hobby. So he comes up with a brilliant plan--fill the land with oozy, goopy slime tree... read more
An illustrated book of biographies highlighting the inspiring and innovative qualities of forty very different men throughout history, for fans of Heroes for My Son and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Our history books are full of great men, from inventors ... read more
For ages the fairy godmother has helped make young girls' dreams come true. Now, for the first time, she reveals her closely guarded secrets in one wondrous volume. Everything a girl needs to know about being a princess is presented in this facsimile of the fa... read more

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Mona H.

Mona H.

Jun, 2021

Stephanie was very professional, responsive and fun to work with. She paid close attention to my requests and work and really made me feel that she was truly interested in my work! I truly felt that her goal was to ensure that my book came out amazing and with clear delivery!
Stephanie P.
Mona: Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope all is well and that our paths cross again in the future. Stephanie

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