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Our ghostwriters, Sarah Moore and
Dana Micheli, work 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 book ghostwriting 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 can
direct you to a graphic designer or publisher for layout, printing, and distribution.
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. Our
graphic designer can lay out your
manuscript as a self-published book or e-book.
Prices for Ghostwriting Services:
WITS team members work at a rate of $50 per hour. We keep a log of our time and only
charge for the time actually spent on your project. Naturally, the more work an author does, the less time it will take us to complete the book.
You are incredible! I enjoy 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
one just to be able to work with you
again!
Thank you so much,
Carl David, Author of
Bader Field
For example: when an author does nothing more than give us an idea and
offer collaboration as
the book develops, it will take time to interview you and complete the
research 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.
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,
we may suggest you skip the ghostwriting process and work with one of
our developmental editors.
If you have already completed your book, you may
want to get a market evaluation of your book to see if your manuscript is ready for publishing.
The cost of the evaluation can be applied toward the
services of one of our editors.
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.
See a list of books we have written for clients.
See our client list.
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. An average of $800 - $1,000 is normal.
- 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.
Business & Corporate Writing |
Outsource your business-to-business, business-to-customer, and corporate writing!
WITS team member
Rick Lewis can write business plans, business proposals, training manuals, white papers,
product descriptions, reports, grants, 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 our business clients, we do
not have samples to show the public. However, we do offer the
following services:
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 is 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 requires precision work. Either you get the right words in the right places on the right forms or you do not get the money you
need to fund your program. It takes someone who knows how to write persuasively to convince foundations, corporations, and government agencies to part with their money.
Because you are in competition with dozens, perhaps hundreds, of other organizations, for limited funds, and the smallest mistake can take you out of the running,
you will need the help of a writing professional. We will examine your needs, discuss funding requirements with you,
locate available money, write your grant proposal, and guide you and
your organization's associates through the process of winning a grant.
Business proposals are a necessary part of getting a loan to start a business.
Because it requires setting a budget and outlining every aspect of
business operations, it also helps clarify your goals and intentions for the business
and can be used to chart your progress as you establish a new company.
From product descriptions to company profile,
business-to-business (B2B) copywriting is an important part of
marketing your business to your clients.
Rick Lewis is a copywriter
with experience to provide concise, high-impact promotional text for
your company brochure, website, or magazine ad.
Press releases for businesses feature news-worthy
accomplishments and provide public information about your company.
There is a right way and a wrong way to approach the media and it
takes a professional copywriter to know the difference. WITS can
help.
Call to have WITS copywriter create business articles that meet the
specifications and guidelines for trade magazines and industry
journals.
Speeches and presentations are an important part of
public relations and disseminating information within the company, local community,
and world at large. Let us write the speech for you.
Newsletter Writing. Need a company newsletter to help promote your business or help
you keep in touch with your clients? Our business writer is able to
write dynamic, content-rich copy specific to your target reader,
business, or industry.
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.
Well-written, content-rich articles are an effective way to drive
targeted traffic to your blog or Web site.
We
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 written by Sarah Moore or
Dana Micheli 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 and product
descriptions.
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.
Dana Micheli
specializes in writing, editing, and proofreading
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.
Rick Lewis and
Vicky Decoster 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 well-formatted text with bulleted points to help your key
contributions and qualifications stand out. See samples.
If you are interested in creating a resume in video format, see
http://snapshotinteractive.com.
Be sure to let Mark know Writers in the Sky sent you.
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.
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.
Dianna Calareso is able to
work one-on-one with writers at any skill level and help them
develop the technique and mechanics of good writing
while maintaining the author's unique style. Also see our
writing workshops page for
our online teleseminars and upcoming in-person
classes in the Nashville area.
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