Working with a ghostwriter
- what you need to know

Ghostwriting is one person writing in another person’s name. If you hire me as your ghostwriter, I do the writing but you get the credit.

What’s more, as the author of a privately commissioned work, you own the copyright, not me.

When you make the decision to work with me, you are taking the first step towards sending your story out into the world. Whether that is your personal story, your business idea, your self-help guide or your family history, you are in control and you have decided it's time.

Why should you hire a ghostwriter?

Testimonials

Testimonials

“I’ve worked with Linda for many years and on a number of bestselling books so I can attest to just how wonderful a ghostwriter she is. Astute, empathetic and wildly intelligent, she is a fantastic writer and an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Senior Editorial Director — Bonnier Books

“It is always a true pleasure to work with Linda. Not only is she a brilliant writer, who delivers on time, to brief, she is a joy to work with. That is why I and others in our editorial team go back to her again and again – she is one of the best at writing memoir that captures the hearts of readers.”

Senior Editor — Blink Books

“Since some of Linda’s subjects are the life stories of people who have suffered dreadful hardships or the most harrowing events, her kindness, tact and empathy are invaluable. Not only can she write, she has a sense of humour, too – both pre-requisites, although surprisingly rarely found.”

Executive Editor — John Blake Books

“Linda is an absolute joy to work with. I found her to be highly communicative and responsive, as well as passionate, empathetic and wholly professional. Linda is a brilliant writer who can deliver powerfully moving, well-written and heartfelt stories in even the most challenging of circumstances.”

Commissioning Editor —  HQ Stories

“Linda has a genius for teasing stories out of her co-authors with the greatest sensitivity and setting them down in a highly readable narrative. She is immensely professional; I have never known her to miss a deadline – indeed, she often delivers early – however tight, and she never feels that her work ends with delivery of the typescript, for she is invariably available for queries or extras right up until publication.”

Senior Commssioning Editor — Bonnier Books

Featured ghostwritten books

Here are some of the many books I’ve worked on over the years.

How does it work? Frequently asked questions

  • Fill in the contact form here with a few details. Following that, I'll send you a follow-up email with a few questions to get some more information about your story.

    We will then have a chat, by phone or online, and see whether the project is something we would want to work on together.

    If we want to move forward on the project, I'll send you a written agreement to sign so that we both know what's involved.

  • Once an agreement has been signed by both of us, we'll get some dates in our diaries to talk more and conduct some interviews as necessary.

    All dates are flexible and I’ll work with your availability.

  • I transcribe the material, getting any more information I need from you through follow-up calls and emails, and I do any further research if its needed.

    I’ll then send you the first draft of the manuscript on the agreed date. You make any changes, additions, or deletions, and send it back to me.

  • The final script will be given to you and your story is ready for you to take to the next stage.

  • I’m not an agent or a publisher, but I can give you some advice on those matters. No one can or should promise you a traditional deal, but there are so many options available these days which make the journey more exciting and give you control. With huge advances in self-publishing and hybrid publishing, there is a lot to consider, but I’ll certainly advise where I can. As part of the commissioning process, you will receive a full proposal from me as well as the finished manuscript, which means that if you do choose to contact an agent or publisher, you have exactly what they will ask for in the first instance.

Ready to discuss your story with me?