What is a certified ghostwriter?

Let’s define a ghostwriter first—someone who writes books for other people.

The distinction between a ghostwriter and a certified ghostwriter is important. Professional certification is awarded to a ghostwriter who has completed a master’s-level, university-accredited training program, taught by industry professionals and insiders. Why is that important? A certified ghostwriter does so much more than just write your book.

As a certified professional ghostwriter, I’ll help you identify your target audience, organize the material—so it has a Slinky™ flow, develop or refine the structure, toss out superfluous material (maybe the foundation for another book!), fill in gaps, revise and polish early drafts to ensure the reader is front-and-center, and musically line edit the final draft to ensure every word on the page sings. In addition, I’ll write the book proposal you’ll need for traditional publishers, identify literary agents and write query letters for you, find publishers who have recently purchased similar works, or develop a bestseller strategy plan if you decide to self-publish. Finally, I’ll work with you to identify special interest or professional groups whose members might have a unique interest in your book, write the bio they can use to introduce you, and even provide a sampling of potential questions an audience or interviewer might ask.

Oh! Did I mention I’ll write the book?