Your book, written for you, in your voice
You do the talking. I do the writing. The finished book sounds like you and publishes under your name.
54+ books ghostwritten for executives, founders, and public figures. And unlike the mills, I can prove it: 113+ books under my own name you can read tonight.
One service. One rate. Transparent pricing.
Full book ghostwriting: I interview you, write the manuscript in your voice, and you own every word. The rate is $1 per word, paid in monthly advances. You own the manuscript, the copyright, and all rights.
You own the manuscript completely. Pricing covers interviews, research, outlining, writing, and revision. No hidden fees.
Want a focused authority book faster and at a lower price? My AI-Assisted Books service produces roughly 30,000 words from $15,000. It’s a different kind of offering: AI drafts the book from prompts I build out of your interviews, and I edit every page.
Not ready to commit to a whole book?
The Book Discovery Intensive covers the strategy, the plan, and a sample chapter, and the fee is credited toward the engagement within sixty days. Start there, see the work, then decide.
How it works
Discovery conversation
We talk about your goals, your audience, and whether a book is the right investment. If it’s not, I’ll tell you. Free, no obligation.
Strategy and outline
Before writing starts, we define the book’s audience, positioning, structure, and purpose, and build the chapter outline. This becomes the blueprint.
Interviews
I build the manuscript from structured interviews where you talk about your work and perspective. I record everything and extract the material. This is where I capture your voice.
Writing and structure
I draft the manuscript chapter by chapter from the interviews. You review each section and give feedback. The book takes shape through iteration, not a single draft at the end.
Revision and delivery
I revise the manuscript until you’re satisfied it represents your thinking and your voice. You receive a complete, publication-ready manuscript you own entirely.
Client outcomes
Real ghostwriting projects. Identities protected where confidentiality requires it.
Venture capital
A European Fortune 50 senior manager used his ghostwritten book to secure venture funding, launch his company, and establish himself as an industry authority.
And keynotes
A client used his ghostwritten book to land a TEDx invitation, and clients have parlayed their books into paid $5,000 keynote engagements.
University adoption
Richard’s own book, How to Manage a Consulting Project, was adopted at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management by Professor Richard Makadok.
Traditional publishing
Clients have secured traditional publishing deals, generating thousands of copies in distribution and sustained media visibility.
What kinds of books do you write?
54+ ghostwritten books across industries means I’ve worked with the range of challenges business authors face: executive and business books, technology leadership titles, coaching and consulting methodology books, memoirs and legacy projects, celebrity and public figure narratives, and fiction collaborations.
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About Richard Lowe
Richard Lowe is a professional ghostwriter and bestselling author. He has authored 113+ books and ghostwritten 54+ more for executives, founders, coaches, and public figures. His clients have used their books to raise over $30 million in venture capital, land a TEDx invitation, and secure deals with traditional publishers. His own book How to Manage a Consulting Project was used as required reading in a course at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management.
His current lead book, The Ghostwriting Advantage, is the comprehensive guide to hiring a ghostwriter. He also authored the bestselling Focus on LinkedIn and the publishing-journey trilogy: Make a Living as a Self-Published Author, Publish Your Book, and Sell Your Books. He served as Technical Editor and Contributing Author on Cyberheist, the cybersecurity book by KnowBe4 founder Stu Sjouwerman. His ongoing series include Enemies of You (nonfiction cultural commentary) and the Victorian fiction series, contemporary reimaginings of classic Victorian science fiction by Jules Verne and H.G. Wells.
Before becoming a full-time ghostwriter, Richard spent 33 years in enterprise technology, including 20 years as Director of Computer Operations at Trader Joe's, where he managed infrastructure across 400+ stores. He hosts three interview podcasts: Leaders and Their Stories, Author Talks, and Conversations With Influencers, and has appeared as a guest on 100+ podcasts including The Chris Voss Show.
Want to explore all my ghostwriting insights? Visit the Ultimate Ghostwriting hub.
Based in Clearwater, Florida, serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Largo, Safety Harbor, Pinellas and Polk counties, all of Florida, and authors everywhere remotely.
What stops people from hiring a ghostwriter?
The doubts you’re probably already feeling.
The practical questions
Cost, timeline, ownership, and confidentiality.
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Start with a conversation
I’ll tell you whether a book fits your goals, what it costs, and what to expect, before you spend a dollar. No pitch, just a straight read on your specific situation.
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