Ghostwriting Services
from a twenty-year veteran of the business
You have an excellent idea…
…for a novel or nonfiction book, but you don’t have the time to write it.
Many celebrities, politicians, and even regular folks hire professional writers like me to write their books. Over the past twenty years, I’ve ghostwritten more than a hundred novels, memoirs, and nonfiction books, and each one has found success thanks to my one-on-one, boutique approach to the process.
Unlike other ghostwriting companies, Your Words Literary Services is not a book farm. If you and I decide to move forward on a ghostwrite, I will show your book the care and attention it deserves as we work together to make it great.
For more information, please feel free to send a query using the button to the right. Or just keep reading!
Kyle Fager demonstrating the look of someone who has produced more than a hundred books in twenty years
The end result is always this beautiful.
Professional Ghostwriting Services for Authors
Before We Begin
I have to be convinced that:
The story idea or overall concept is big enough for a book of a length required by the novel genre or nonfiction category.
There’s a market for your planned book, and I can make it reach that market.
I’m excited about the prospect of spending several hours a day on the book.
The Ghostwriting Process
I’ll start by developing your concept or story idea into a detailed writing plan and outline. Before I start writing, I’ll go over the writing plan and outline with you to make sure you understand exactly how the book will be structured and how the major elements will play out.
Once we’re in agreement with the development work, I’ll start writing. Each week or so, I’ll send you a draft of what I’ve written so you can see how it’s coming along. As the story takes shape, elements often emerge that weren’t obvious during the developmental stage. If I see opportunities to improve the story with a major change, I’ll clear that with you before I proceed.
The Publishing Process
The end result of a ghostwriting project is a manuscript ready for submission to literary agents and publishers, or preparation for self-publishing.
If you choose to pursue traditional publication, I will prepare a book proposal (a one-page query letter, a synopsis of two to four pages, an author’s bio, and a chapter-by-chapter outline), and I’ll compile a list of literary agents who would make for a good fit for your book. I’ll also guide you through the process of querying literary agents and publishers and will be available by phone or email whenever you need further help during the publishing process.
If you choose to self-publish, my design team will create an eye-catching cover that will stand out in your genre, shape the manuscript into a professional layout, and set you up with a dynamic printer and distributor. The result will be a physical book that meets the quality of any major publishing house.
Rights and Responsibilities
Unless you prefer otherwise, my work on the project will remain in strict confidentiality. You will be listed as the sole author of the book. My name will not appear on the publishing contract or the book cover. All copyright and financial rights to the book will be yours.
Questions?
If you think ghostwriting may work for you, call me (608.213.7594), send me an email, or use the “Contact Me” button below, and let’s talk about your book idea. We’ll discuss your goals for the project, whether you’ve done any preliminary research or outlining, or if you’ve already started any of the writing. During our conversation, we’ll determine together whether my services are a fit for your needs. If my work schedule is too heavy, or if I feel that the type of book you want to write is outside my realm of experience or interest, I can refer you to another writer who can help.
Jim Scalo
Author of Work them to Life: Upgrade Your Office Space to Win the Talent War
“When I first met Kyle, my ghostwriter, I didn’t know whether I had a book in me. My leap of faith to write this book stemmed from the desire to educate occupiers and brokers on an evolving paradigm in the commercial real estate industry. With Kyle’s help, it became so much more than that. I enjoyed the process so much that as soon as we published, I started thinking about my second book.”
Your Words Literary Services
Manuscript Evaluation ………. $345
I’ll read your manuscript from first page to last and tell you what you’ve done right and what still needs work.
Manuscript Critique ………. $24 per thousand words
My practical, detailed suggestions will show you how to turn your manuscript into a book with solid commercial value.
Manuscript Editing ………. $40 – $50 per thousand words
I’ll correct the mechanical errors (spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.) and I’ll polish the prose to improve clarity and narrative flow.
Book Proposal ………. $950 and up
I’ll help you avoid the mistakes that can make the difference between sale and rejection.
Major Rewrite ………. $15,000 and up
I’ll develop a rewrite plan for your approval. Then, I’ll overhaul your manuscript from the ground up.
Ghostwriting ………. $25,000 and up
I’ll ghostwrite your book based on your story idea or outline.