Ghostwriting Services
54+ books ghostwritten for executives, entrepreneurs, and public figures. One service. One rate. Transparent pricing. You own the manuscript.
How It Works
I ghostwrite business books, memoirs, and authority titles through an interview-based process. You talk about your work, your thinking, and your stories. I handle the writing, structure, and revision. Your time commitment is a fraction of the 300–500 hours it takes to write a book from scratch.
Pricing and Terms
$1 per word
Monthly advances
20,000–175,000 words
4–8 months
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 a book of roughly 30,000 words from $15,000 — AI handles the scaffolding, and I still write the voice by hand.
The Process
Discovery Conversation
We talk about your goals, your audience, and whether a book is the right investment for your situation. If it is not, I will tell you. This conversation is free and has no obligation.
Book Proposal and Strategy
Before writing starts, we develop a proposal that defines the book’s audience, positioning, structure, and strategic purpose. This document becomes the blueprint for the entire project.
Interviews
The manuscript is built from structured interviews where you talk about your work, your experiences, and your perspective. I record everything and extract the material that becomes the book. This is where your voice gets captured.
Writing and Structure
I draft the manuscript chapter by chapter, building from the interview material. You review each section and provide feedback. The book takes shape through iteration, not through a single draft delivered at the end.
Revision and Delivery
The manuscript goes through revision until you are satisfied it represents your thinking and your voice. You receive a complete, publication-ready manuscript that you own entirely.
Client Outcomes
These are outcomes from real ghostwriting projects. Client identities are protected where confidentiality agreements require it. Verifiable outcomes are linked where possible.
A European Fortune 50 senior manager used his ghostwritten book to secure venture funding, launch his own company, and establish himself as an industry authority. Read the case study →
A client used his ghostwritten book to land a TEDx invitation, and clients have leveraged their books into paid keynote engagements at $5,000–$20,000. Read the case study →
Richard’s own book, How to Manage a Consulting Project, was adopted as required reading at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management by Professor Richard Makadok. Read the case study →
Clients have secured traditional publishing deals, generating thousands of copies in distribution and sustained media visibility. Read the case study →
The ROI Data
The 2024 Business Book ROI study surveyed 301 published nonfiction authors and found that ghostwritten books produced median revenue of $92,500 with median gross profit of more than $43,500, four times more profitable than self-written books. The returns came primarily from speaking ($30,000 median), consulting ($50,000), workshops ($40,000), and organizational sales ($64,000). Sixty-eight percent of authors reported increased credibility. Eighty-nine percent said publishing was a good decision.
These figures are from the 2024 study “A Comprehensive Study of Business Book ROI” by Amplify Publishing Group, Gotham Ghostwriters, Smith Publicity, and Thought Leadership Leverage, surveying 301 published nonfiction authors. They represent survey findings, not a guarantee of specific results. Individual outcomes depend on the author’s industry, audience, and how the book is used after publication.
What Clients Say
Specialized Experience
54+ ghostwritten books across industries means I have worked with the range of challenges business authors face. Specific experience includes executive and business books, technology leadership titles requiring complex concept translation, coaching and consulting methodology books, memoirs and legacy projects, celebrity and public figure narratives, and fiction collaborations. Detailed case studies are available at thewritingking.com/ghostwriting-case-studies.
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Start With a Conversation
I will tell you honestly whether a book fits your goals and what the investment looks like for your specific situation. No pitch. No pressure.