Ghostwriting is a complex and creative area of work in which we collaborate closely to bring your voice to projects that require the support of an experienced writer.
I have worked for several years as a sub-contractor for an established ghostwriter, producing articles for thought leaders in activist and public-facing contexts, as well as working closely with memoir writers on longer-form projects.
Ghostwriting demands not only a high level of confidentiality, but also careful shaping of argument and voice, creative engagement with your ideas, subject-matter judgement, and editorial responsibility for coherence, tone, and clarity. The work involves close collaboration and a high degree of professional discretion.
Fees depend on length, complexity, and level of engagement. Costs will be higher where the brief is open-ended or still forming, where clients seek support in conceiving the piece as well as writing it, where multiple revisions are anticipated, or where the material is sensitive, complex, or high-stakes.
Typical ranges include:
– Short articles up to 2,000 words: £600–£1,000
– Mid-length articles (2,000–3,500 words): £700–£1,200
– Long-form essays or features (4,000–6,000 words): £1,000–£1,800
– Non-fiction books / memoirs: £15,000–£30,000+
Ghostwriting a book-length project typically involves a series of structured conversations or interviews to explore the material, clarify the book’s focus, and establish voice and direction. These discussions inform the writing of the manuscript and are scheduled at key stages of the project.
There is always an initial scoping conversation, followed by an agreed series of interviews or discussions during drafting, with occasional check-ins at key milestones. Projects usually move through a discovery phase, drafting phase, and revision phase.
The structure and extent of discussions are agreed as part of the initial project scope. Fees reflect both the writing itself and the time spent in research, listening, and shaping the material.