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TL;DR: This is the starting point for everything on the site: ghostwriting, memoir, publishing, writing craft, AI, security and leadership. If you’re thinking about hiring a ghostwriter, start with the Ghostwriting Hub at the top, which is organized like a book in 17 chapters. Below it you’ll find the resource hubs by topic and a hub for each of my book series.
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Every question about hiring and working with a ghostwriter, organized like a book in 17 chapters: what it is, what it costs, how to hire one, contracts, the process, AI, memoir, business books, what can go wrong, and case studies from 54+ ghostwritten books.

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Every question about hiring and working with a ghostwriter Ghostwriting Hub, in 17 chapters
Writing and publishing your life story Memoir Hub
Craft, techniques, and publishing Writing Hub
What sells books Publishing & Marketing Hub
Using AI to write books, honestly AI & Writing Hub
Skills, strategy, and team building Leadership Hub
Rights, permissions, fair use, and contracts Copyright & Legal Hub for Authors
Every episode of the Leaders and Their Stories podcast Leaders Hub
Answers to the most common ghostwriting questions FAQ Hub

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The books are grouped into series, and each series has its own hub with the titles, the background articles, and the reasoning behind them.

Putting the power of books and publishing to work

Ghostwriting is collaboration. The process starts with hours of interviews before I write a single word. I listen for the energy in your stories, the vocabulary you use, and the ideas that matter most to you. Then I build a book that sounds like you wrote it on the best writing day of your life.

After 54+ ghostwritten books, I’ve watched what a book does for the person whose name is on it. One client’s book, by a Fortune 50 executive, raised $30 million in venture capital. Other clients have received TEDx invitations, sold 15,000 copies in three days and tripled their consulting rates.

If you’re considering a ghostwriter, start with the articles in the Ghostwriting Hub. They cover how the process works, what to expect, how to evaluate ghostwriters, and what a realistic budget looks like.

What is it like to work with a ghostwriter?

If you’re considering hiring a ghostwriter, the ghostwriter interview guide will help you evaluate candidates. Not all ghostwriters work the same way, and the difference between a good fit and a bad one usually comes down to process as much as writing ability. Ask how they capture voice. Ask how many rounds of revision are included. Ask to see the statement of work before you sign anything.

Capturing your voice is the skill that makes or breaks a ghostwritten book. It takes hours of conversation before I write a single word. I’m listening for how you tell stories when you’re relaxed, which words you reach for naturally, where your energy rises when you talk about your work. The goal is a book that your colleagues read and say, “That sounds exactly like you.” Knowing what specialized ghostwriting looks like also helps you find the right fit.

How a ghostwriter captures your voiceFour steps showing how Richard Lowe captures a client's voice in a ghostwritten book. It starts with hours of interviews before any writing, moves to listening for stories, words and energy, then to building the book, and ends with colleagues saying it sounds like the client.How a ghostwriter captures your voice1Hours of interviewsConversation comes first,before a single word iswritten.2Listen closelyHow you tell stories, thewords you reach for,where your energy rises.3Build the bookA book that sounds likeyou on your best writingday.4The testColleagues read it andsay it sounds exactly likeyou.
How a ghostwriter captures your voiceFour steps showing how Richard Lowe captures a client's voice in a ghostwritten book. It starts with hours of interviews before any writing, moves to listening for stories, words and energy, then to building the book, and ends with colleagues saying it sounds like the client.How a ghostwriter captures your voice1Hours of interviewsConversation comes first, before a singleword is written.2Listen closelyHow you tell stories, the words you reach for,where your energy rises.3Build the bookA book that sounds like you on your bestwriting day.4The testColleagues read it and say it sounds exactlylike you.

Capturing voice is the skill that makes or breaks a ghostwritten book.

A ghostwriter who excels at business books may not be the right choice for memoir, and vice versa.

The legal and ethical side

Ghostwriting is legal, ethical, and older than most people realize. Presidents and CEOs have used ghostwriters for generations. The person sitting next to you on a plane reading a business book is almost certainly reading something a ghostwriter produced. The questions clients ask most often are about ethics (“Is it really my book?”), legality (“Who owns the copyright?”), and the increasingly important intersection of AI and copyright law.

The legality of ghostwriting is well established. The client owns the finished work. The ghostwriter transfers rights as part of the contract. My code of conduct makes the ethical standards explicit: every client brings real expertise, every book reflects their own knowledge, and the collaboration produces something neither party could have created alone. The ethics line is clear. Fraud is putting your name on ideas that aren’t yours. Ghostwriting is hiring a craftsman to build something from your materials.

Social media and visibility

Social media is only a tool. A strong social media bio and thoughtful LinkedIn positioning can open doors, but they work best when they point back to real content and real expertise. The articles in the Social Media Hub cover what works for authors and professionals building visibility.

Writing craft

The fiction and writing craft articles on this site draw from decades of writing practice: 22 published novels, 40+ handbooks in the AI-Enhanced Writing Series, and a daily output that ranges from 2,000 to 12,000 words. Working on point of view, science fiction, or trying to break through a block, these articles give you specific techniques.

For deeper instruction, the complete library of handbooks is available at The Writing King, covering character development, dialogue, world building, plotting, and genre-specific craft across 40+ titles.

Building your career

A writing career runs on more than craft. It takes the ability to handle rejection without losing momentum, manage client relationships, and develop the professional habits that keep projects moving. After 54+ ghostwritten books, the pattern is consistent: writers who treat their work as a business outlast writers who only focus on the writing.

On the production side, quality control separates professional work from amateur output. If you’re working with clients, capturing their voice authentically is what makes a ghostwritten book read like them instead of like you. Your professional brand and your networking skills are how people find out you exist.

AI and the future of writing

AI tools are part of how writing gets done now. I use them every day as a digital assistant, and I write the books myself. What matters is using AI without surrendering the judgment and voice that make writing valuable. The AI & Writing Hub covers the answer to “will AI replace me,” how to use AI on an actual book, and where it breaks. The Technology of Writing Hub covers practical applications, honest limitations, and the copyright implications every writer needs to understand.

Recommended reading for writing excellence

These are books from my actual reference shelf. Each one has shaped how I think about writing, and I’ve written reviews explaining what makes them worth your time.

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Richard Lowe, professional ghostwriter

Richard Lowe is a professional ghostwriter and author with 113+ books authored and 54+ ghostwritten. Before writing full time he spent 33 years in enterprise technology, including 20 years as Director of Computer Operations and Technical Services at Trader Joe's. He writes nonfiction, fiction and memoir, and works with executives and experts on books that build authority.

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