Ghostwriting Services
When we launched The Ghostwriters Agency, we set out to create ghostwriting services unlike any other. Our mission was simple: connect aspiring authors with the very best ghostwriting talent in the industry. Today, we work with more than 90 bestselling and award-winning ghostwriters, giving you complete confidence that when you hire a ghostwriter with us, your story is in expert hands.
What makes The Ghostwriters Agency different is the expertise behind our team. We are led by two multi-award-winning, bestselling ghostwriters, Shannon Kyle and Teena Lyons, and every ghostwriter on our books has either collaborated on a bestselling title or been recognised with prestigious industry awards. That means you'll be working with professionals who know exactly what it takes to create a commercially successful book.
If you've got a story worth telling, our award-winning ghostwriting services can help bring it to life. Get in touch today to discuss your project and discover how The Ghostwriters Agency can help you become a published author.
What ghostwriting services do you offer?
At The Ghostwriters Agency, we offer ghostwriting services designed for both aspiring authors and aspiring ghostwriters:
Ghostwriting books: Perhaps you have an incredible idea for a book but just don’t have the time to put pen to paper. Or maybe you’ve already written part, or all, of your book and simply want a professional ghostwriter to polish it into a more readable product. Whatever stage you are at with your book, our ghostwriting services can help bring your idea to life.
Manuscript development: Whether you have a partial manuscript that needs developing into a full manuscript or a whole manuscript you want editing, our ghostwriting services can help. Get in contact with the Ghostwriters Agency today, and you could be paired with a bestselling ghostwriter to put the finishing touches on your manuscript within a week.
Publishing proposals: Publishers receive thousands of book proposals every year, so it’s crucial yours stands out if you’re serious about getting a book deal. Our ghostwriters know from experience what publishers are looking for and how to put together a winning proposal. Give your book the best start by teaming up with one of our ghostwriters.
Publishing advice and guidance: The Ghostwriters Agency has thousands of contacts within the publishing world. While we don’t directly offer publishing services, our team of bestselling ghostwriters are able to connect clients with a wide range of resources and supporting services. We are also proud to connect publishers and agents with ghostwriters.
The Ghostwriters Masterclass: An online course teaching writers how to build a successful career as a professional ghostwriter. Learn how to become a ghostwriter directly from bestselling ghosts with our GWA Masterclass, as we reveal our proven secrets, insider strategies, and real-world pathways to success – all for just £39!
Hire a ghostwriter with us
Our professional ghostwriting services are designed to match you with the perfect writer for your project. Think of us as literary matchmakers – we take the time to understand your story, goals and vision before pairing you with one of our carefully selected ghostwriters.
We work with dozens of bestselling and award-winning ghostwriters based across the UK, the US, Canada, Greece and beyond. Each writer has been personally vetted by our founders, ensuring you receive the highest standard of writing expertise.
Whether you're creating a memoir, business book, self-help guide or novel, we'll match you with a ghostwriter who understands your genre, captures your voice and can help transform your ideas into a professionally written manuscript ready for agents, publishers or self-publishing.
Ghostwriting Masterclass
Our expertise doesn't stop at writing books. We also help aspiring ghostwriters launch successful careers through The Ghostwriters Masterclass.
Breaking into the ghostwriting industry can be challenging, and there are very few resources that explain how to get started. After years of building successful ghostwriting careers and collaborating on bestselling books, we created a practical online course that shares everything we wish we'd known when we started.
Packed with real-world advice, industry insights and proven strategies, The Ghostwriters Masterclass shows you how to find clients, build your reputation and develop a rewarding career as a professional ghostwriter. Best of all, it's available for just £39. Learn more about The Ghostwriters Masterclass.
How much does it cost to hire a ghostwriter with the GWA?
You will not be charged for using our ghostwriting services. Instead, we take a commission from the ghostwriter.
Unlike other agencies, which charge ghostwriters 15-20% of their total fee, we only take 10% for books with a fee of up to £12,000 and 15% for books with a fee over £12,000. The amount is payable by the ghostwriter after you have signed your contract and delivered your first payment.
What book genres do your ghostwriters specialise in?
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Business
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Biography and Memoir
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Celebrity
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Fiction
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Crime
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Politics and Current Affairs
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Romance
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
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How To / Self-Help
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True Life
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Science and Technology
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Young Adult
How do your ghostwriting services work?
The Ghostwriting Agency has invested a lot of time and effort into crafting a unique process that ensures you are matched with the perfect ghostwriter. Here’s how it works:
Fill in our form: Tell us a bit about your idea, why a book is the best way to tell your story and which existing titles you could see yourself competing with.
We’ll be in touch: Once we receive your completed form, we’ll aim to get back to you within 48 hours. We may need to ask a few more questions to make sure we understand what you want to achieve.
We’ll contact our ghostwriters: We’ll put together a brief and send it out to all of the ghostwriters on our books. We’ll let them know your deadline and budget, including any other key details. The ghostwriters are then given up to a week to respond.
Ghostwriters send their pitches: Interested ghostwriters will then put together proposals to pitch why they are the best person for your project. This might include:
Their relevant experience in your genre.
What approach they would take to bring your story to life.
Rates and payment terms for their ghostwriting services.
Approximate turnaround times.
Testimonials.
On average, authors receive 6-12 pitches from ghostwriters, however, this number can vary depending on factors like deadlines, availability and genre.
Review process: Once you receive the proposals, you will need to review each one and create a shortlist of your favourite ghostwriters. We recommend narrowing the list down to 3-5 ghostwriters.
Interview stage: The next step is setting up introductory calls with your shortlisted ghostwriters. This is an important part of the process as it gives you the chance to get a better sense of the ghostwriter’s personality to figure out if you would enjoy working with them.
Decision time: Once you have chosen which ghostwriter you would like to work with, we take a step back and the ghostwriter will share their contract and terms of business.
Exchange of contracts and payment: Once the fine details have been ironed out and you both sign the contract, you will be required to pay a deposit. The ghostwriter will then get to work. The rest of the fee will be made incrementally depending on what both parties agree in the contract.
Do you offer ghostwriting services in the US?
Absolutely! We work with aspiring authors worldwide across a wide range of genres.
The Ghostwriters Agency now includes 90+ bestselling ghostwriters located across the globe from the UK and America to South Africa and Asia, ready to help bring your book to life. Wherever you’re based, we’re here to help.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about our ghostwriting services.
Tell me more about your Ghostwriting Masterclass…
Certainly — we’ve launched a Ghostwriting Masterclass designed to teach you how to build a successful career as a ghostwriter, for just £39.
The course is ideal for writers with some experience, whether that’s blogging, contributing to a student newspaper, editing newsletters, running a Substack, or producing content in any other form. If you’re starting from scratch, that’s absolutely fine too. The Masterclass is designed to be highly practical and step-by-step, guiding you through everything you need to know to begin working as a ghostwriter, even if you’ve never written professionally before.
Created by experienced New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling authors, the course provides insider knowledge on how the industry works and what it takes to succeed.
It’s structured into 10 in-depth modules, each combining lessons, real-world examples, and practical exercises:
Could you become a ghostwriter? – Explore whether ghostwriting is the right career path for you
Finding your first ghostwriting client – Learn proven strategies for securing your first paid project
How to write a book proposal – Develop proposals that attract clients and win projects
Ghostwriting fees and running your business – Understand pricing, contracts, and professional practice
Ghostwriting interview skills – Learn how to capture a client’s voice accurately and effectively
Fact-checking and ethics – Maintain accuracy, credibility, and professional standards
Contracts and collaboration management – Navigate agreements and manage client relationships
Working with private clients – Handle high-profile and sensitive projects with confidence
The publishing process for ghostwriters – Understand how manuscripts move from draft to publication
Real ghostwriting stories and lessons – Learn from industry experiences and behind-the-scenes insights
Every module is designed to be practical and actionable, giving you the skills, confidence, and industry understanding needed to start working professionally.
For £39, the Masterclass offers an accessible entry point into the world of ghostwriting, providing expert-level insight at a fraction of the cost of traditional training.
Why should I use your ghostwriting services?
We are so proud of our ghostwriting services because we only bring the best to the table. Every single ghostwriter on our roster is a bestseller, and we've got the badges to prove it; Financial Times Business Book of the Year, the Times’ Business Book of the Year, the Guardian Book of the Year – and more.
From billionaires to high-profile entrepreneurs, from Lionesses to other sports stars and celebrities and ordinary people with extraordinary stories… Over the years, we’ve had incredible opportunities to ghostwrite for people like Deborah Meaden, Anne Boden, Bill Grimsey, Jade Goody, Allan Leighton, Katie Piper, Paul Connolly, Emma O’Reilly – to name a few. But now, we would like to work with you
Please get in touch about our ghostwriting services today, and you could be holding your own book sooner than you think.
Are ghostwriters worth it?
Every great book starts with a fantastically written manuscript, so if you’re serious about this project, then teaming up with one of our established ghostwriters is worth every penny.
Let’s face it, you can promote the hell out of a mediocre book, but if it’s not well-written, it won’t sell. That's where we differ from other ghostwriting agencies – the quality of writing is what lies at the heart of our business and why we only have bestselling ghostwriters on our books.
Remember, securing a book deal is highly competitive. Publishers receive thousands of proposals every year. By investing in our ghostwriting services, you not only ensure that your book is written to the highest standard but your proposal stands out. Our ghostwriters have insider knowledge; they know from experience what publishers are looking for and how to put together a winning proposal. We also have hundreds of contacts within the publishing industry and would love to guide you to get the book deal you deserve.
Get in touch with the Ghostwriters Agency today to find out more.
Trustpilot Reviews
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Exceptional Experience with Talented Ghostwriters and Teena's Amazing Support
I had an incredible experience working with the ghostwriting agency, particularly with Teena, who was absolutely amazing. She made the entire process easy and stress-free, providing guidance every step of the way. The agency has a highly talented pool of ghostwriters who exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for professional and skilled writing support!
Date of experience: 15 October 2024
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The Ghostwriters Agency made me feel…
The Ghostwriters Agency made me feel validated and respected. Masters of their craft, Teena and Shannon, listened and provided Impeccable service. Always making me feel at ease, I recommend them highly. Thanks!
Date of experience: 23 September 2024
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Shannon was so wonderful to chat with
Shannon was so wonderful to chat with. She walked me through the process of ghostwriting, detailing every step in great detail. She was so helpful and such a kind soul to talk to as well as being truly insightful. I felt supported and guided throughout the whole process and couldn't recommend the ghost writer agency more!
Date of experience: 01 August 2024
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Excellent ghostwriting agency
I didn't have a clue about how to find a good ghostwriter and the Ghostwriters Agency made it easy, straightforward, and even fun. The selection of ghosts that applied to work on our project was wide ranging and all highly experienced. The system was very clear and everything moved along quickly. Our only issue was choosing the right person from the excellent selection!
Date of experience: 16 May 2024
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Wonderful
The agency was extremely friendly, informative and helpful, without being pushy for business at all. Answered my questions and really tried to help me. I felt the sincerity which was very comforting. Responses were prompt, and the line up of ghostwriters for me to consider was great - any one of them could have done a great job.
I recommend this agency to anyone who is considering a ghostwriter.Date of experience: 15 January 2024
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Very Helpful and Professional
Not knowing how to find a Ghostwriter after some research I approached the Ghostwriters Agency.
Shannon made contact almost immediately with all the required information.
I had 10 CVs to choose from all very capable , I narrowed this to 4 and with some additional information from Shannon I chose Claire .I have started an amazing journey with Claire who has the made process of writing my book as easy as possible.
Shannon and the Ghostwriters Agency were very helpful and Professional and I highly recommend them to anyone considering a ghostwriter.Date of experience: 10 June 2024
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Can’t rate it high enough!
I appreciate that there isn’t many reviews for this company but I really liked the idea of them finding the right person for my father’s story.
I filled in the form and Shannon reached out to me for further information and to understand what I was after better. It sounded perfect for us so she put the basic idea out to her ghostwriter contacts. We then had 5 come back to us quickly, I was so impressed!
Each had a little bit about them to explain who they are, their experience and why they wished to do the story for us. You then pick a few people to speak to so that you can get a feel for who would best match you and choose who you wish.
Well what can I say as soon as we spoke to Tony and I did a little research I just knew it had to be him and he has been absolutely amazing! He has made the process so smooth, exciting and easy and we are super excited for his story to be shared.Date of experience: 01 April 2024
