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A ghostwriter is someone who works behind the scenes to write,
rewrite, or research on behalf of another person. You may have a
great idea for a book or e-book, but you don't have the time or skills needed
to complete the project. We will use your notes or rough draft,
conduct an author
interview or transcribe your audio files to
write your book or article for you, yet your name will appear on the
cover.
The entire process from start to finish will take about four to six months. That includes title development (unique selling point,
identifying your target market, researching your competition, creating an outline, and coming up with chapter summaries), interviewing you,
transcribing the interviews, writing and putting the book together according to the title development plan. Then, the book will need to be edited by a
second team member, and proofread by a third. From there, we send you to a publisher for layout, printing, and distribution.
You are incredible! I am really enjoying working with you, and I am constantly and consistently amazed by your talents.
Yvonne, you are a genius! I will have to write another book after this just to be able to work with you
again!
Thank you so much,
Carl David, Author of
Bader Field
Prices for Ghostwriting Services:
We work at a rate of $50 per hour, which may sound like a lot of money. However, we get a lot done in an hour and we keep a log of our time and only
charge for the time actually spent on your project. Some of the work is done by our researchers and administrative assistants and is charged at $15 per hour.
Naturally, the more work an author does, the less time it will take us to complete the book.
For example: when an author does nothing more than give us an idea and collaborate as
the book develops, it will take time to interview you and complete the
research, transcribing before we can begin writing and editing. A ballpark
estimate for this intensive work is about $25 per 250-words. This can be
paid over the course of the four to six months and we accept credit cards
via PayPal, so don’t fret that you have to come up with the full price all
at once.
If an author comes to us with a detailed outline, a completed rough draft,
has part of the book written, or has completed necessary research,
it will take us considerably less time to complete the manuscript (depending upon how well the text is written). In such cases, you may want to work with one of
our developmental editors on an hourly basis to improve your overall writing.
If you have already written your book, you may only need the
services of an editor or proofreader. You may
want to get a market evaluation of your book to see if your manuscript is ready for publishing.
Industry Averages:
- There are approximately 250 words per page in the standard 6” x 9” layout depending upon how many graphics, photos, sidebars, and other page elements are added.
- The average word count in a non-fiction book is 62,000. Novels may be 85,000 words or more.
Because we know the book industry and publishing process, we can
ghostwrite or edit a manuscript that is ready for querying a conventional
publisher. Our writers can help you write a query letter or book
proposal for a literary agent or publisher. We can also lay out your
manuscript as a self-published book or e-book.
See a list of books we have written for clients.
See our client list and current book writing projects.
A query letter is a one-page letter used to pitch a book
manuscript when an author hopes to be published by a conventional publisher.
This is a very important piece and must be written to convey key points about the book and the author in hopes of
persuading an agent or publisher to ask for more information.
There is an art to writing a query letter correctly, and hiring a
professional who knows the publishing industry is a smart move.
If a literary agent or conventional publisher likes your query letter, they may
be interested enough to ask to see a full proposal. Therefore, we suggest
that you have your book proposal prepared
before you send your query letter. You don't want to keep the
agent waiting while you create this important document.
A book proposal is used to show details about a book and its author.
Because the proposal contains the following components, it may average between 50 to 100 pages. Project is
billed at $50 per hour.
- A market comparison that lists three to five books in the same genre and have a storyline similar to yours. We write a comparison for
why each book compares with yours and how your book can expect to compete with these selections.
- A detailed author biography
- An overview of the book
- A marketing plan that details how you plan to help market your book. We will help you develop your marketing plan if you do not already have
this information available.
- Chapter outlines that give a summary of each chapter in your book
- Sample chapters from your book that best demonstrate your writing skills and the scope of the story.
Want help with an English essay or research project? Are you a college or high school student who needs a professional eye to review
your assignments before you submit them to the professor? Writers in
the Sky can help you make your college or graduate school application essay as strong as possible.
WITS team member Sarah Moore,
a former high school and college teacher who has taught courses
in research and writing, is available as an academic tutor. She will not write the paper
for you, but will mark all spelling and grammar errors as
well as offer extensive comments and suggestions concerning the
structure and mechanics of your writing.
Cost for this service $4 per 250 words.
Well-written, content-rich articles are an effective way to drive
targeted traffic to your blog or Web site. One of our team members
will write a 500-word article specific to your business or industry.
You will receive the article as a Word document to use however you
choose, perhaps on your Web site or blog. This is a ghostwritten
work-for-hire project with unique content. You will own all rights to the article and
unlike the articles you might find on a public article directory, our
writer's name (and resource box) will not be mentioned and no one
else will have your article on their site unless you choose to have
us submit the article
to online article directories (listed below).
See samples of our articles.
An interesting, professional character sketch that highlights your
career path, personal strengths, and demographic history is a great
way for people to introduce you as a speaker. You may also use your
bio when posting your profile information online.
A business biography outlines the services/products your business
offers, gives company history, interesting facts and other pertinent
information. Our prices in the chart below
are calculated on 25 cents per word (100-word minimum). See samples of our bios.
| 250 words = $62.50 |
550 words = $137.50 |
| 350 words = $87.50 |
750 words = $187.50 |
| 450 words = $112.50 |
Ask for quote on longer bios |
These prices also apply to writing for Web text.
Need a company newsletter to help promote your business or help you keep
in touch with your clients? We can write the copy, insert
graphics, and layout the design ready to print or send digitally.
We write content-rich articles specific to your target reader, business, or industry.
Your file will be ready for printing or electronic distribution.
See our writing, publishing, and book promotion
newsletter as an example.
It has been proven that regularly updated material focused on a
particular theme attracts more readers and potential clients to
blogs. We will write keyword-optimized, content-rich text for those
who need material for a book or business blog. We can provide
fresh content that will encourage return visitors. If you don't have
time to do your own blogging, we will post it to a Blogger or Wordpress account on
your behalf. Average cost is $30 per 300-word post.
Everyone has a specialty—something at which they excel—and nearly
every company has an online presence. We don't expect roofers, tree
surgeons, and electricians to be good at writing their own Web copy.
After all, writers don't lay carpet, make jewelry, or alter
garments. Every Web site needs good design and functionality but
high-quality copy is just as important when it comes to making a
sale. In order to be taken seriously, your site needs to concisely
state your purpose and articulate your call to action.
Writers in the Sky specializes in writing, editing, and proofreading
for all kinds of sales materials. Writing for Web text is only
twenty-five cents per word (even less for editing and proofreading).
With so much riding on how well you convey your message online, how
can you afford not to have a professional writer make your business
shine through well-written text?
We will create a 500-word press release for you, your business, or
event with a specific target market. We will submit the copy to five
online media outlets. You will receive the file as a Word document
ready to send to your local newspaper. Below are some media releases
we have written showing some of the places we have posted press
releases online. Click here for
samples of our press releases.
We have two expert résumé writers on our team who are able to create dynamic, organized, and
easy-to-read text for your corporate résumé. We will
highlight your best skills, applicable work experience, and
personality traits. We use key words and phrases to target your résumé to attract the type of
career or employment you desire. This price includes a one-page cover letter
and up to two pages
of formatted text with bulleted points to help your key
contributions and qualifications stand out. See samples.
Video Resumes $200
Why just have a written resume when you can have an interactive video resume that shows your style, voice, and personality
to potential employers? The SnapShot Interactive Recruiting Web site
is gaining attention from employers who find it easy and free to
search for candidates. In turn, the candidates cut the job search
time from months to weeks by showcasing their skills and
personalities to employers before the interview process is even
started.
SnapShot Interactive Recruiting has partnered with Writers in
the Sky Creative Writing Services to offer resume clients the
ability to have both a written and video resume for one low price of
$350.
Federal Job Applications
Even if you are submitting your application online through an internal system such as eCareer,
our professional KSA writer can help
you concisely state your qualifications using a limited number of characters to meet the guidelines for KSA (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required by federal job
applications. Impress hiring selection panels and review officials
to take a closer look at your application. Demonstrate in writing
that you are the best qualified applicant with a personal profile
that showcases your accomplishments. KSA applications are charged by the hour.
You’ve given a lecture, but would like to use the material you
presented as a printed handout or for use in your marketing efforts.
You’ve conducted an interview and would like to catch every detail
in a hardcopy format. No time to listen and type? We offer
transcription services and can transform your audio cassette tape, MP3 file, DVD, online audio, PowerPoint
presentation, or handwritten/printed hard copy into Word text. One cent per word. No job too large or too
small.
Outsource your business and corporate writing! We can write business plans, business proposals, training manuals, white papers,
and other business documents.
Since reports and white papers disclose confidential business information and fiscal accounting,
and we work under a non-disclosure agreement with each of our
business clients, we do not have samples to show the public. However, we do offer
the following services rendered by
Martin Smith:
A facts sheet or statistical report typically includes a one-page
statement highlighting selling features
about a product, parcel of land, or a business offered for sale.
The facts sheet gives a biographical sketch of the company and an overview of
its fiscal accomplishments to provide readers the facts needed to make informed
decisions.
A case study or executive summary effectively communicates the results of
strategic efforts made to resolve a particular business problem. The summary
describes the nature and scope of the problem, gives relevant history or
background, and provides a statement explaining the course of action taken to
resolve the issue, and the ensuing results.
Business reports give a description of the overall business, its owners, and an overview of the products it offers. The report may
contain statistics to back up any claims made. Some reports may have a marketing slant or a soft call-to-action sales pitch.
Year-end report – a statistical report of a business’s
strides made throughout the year. The report can be used
to communicate to colleagues, co-workers, and shareholders any statement concerning annual business conduct and achievements. These documents
include reports from upper management, auditors, and the financial department,
as well as a balance sheet, and other statements regarding income, cash flow, and
retained earnings. For larger companies, it is usually a sleek, colorful, high-gloss publication.
Grant writing – When she was serving as the executive assistant to the mayor of Nolensville, Yvonne
Perry wrote and submitted the budget and program plans required for the Edward Byrne Memorial Grant in 1998, which was funded for $93,000.
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