Pricing & proposals
A proposal shaped
around your book.
Every project is unique. I offer bespoke pricing tailored to your manuscript’s requirements, length and complexity.
Clear scope.
Individual care.
Whether you need a full ghostwritten book, a detailed developmental edit or a professional proofread, each quote reflects the time, skill and creative attention your work deserves.
Every proposal includes a detailed scope, timeline and milestones before any work begins.
Typical investment.
| Service | Rate (USD) |
|---|---|
| Nonfiction ghostwriting · 30,000–49,000 words | USD 10,000–18,000 |
| Nonfiction ghostwriting · 50,000–70,000 words | USD 18,000–28,000 |
| Nonfiction ghostwriting · 80,000+ words | USD 28,000–45,000+ |
| Developmental editing | From USD 0.050 / word |
| Line editing & stylistic enhancements | From USD 0.045 / word |
| Copyediting | From USD 0.035 / word |
| Proofreading | From USD 0.025 / word |
| Proofreading + light copyedit | From USD 0.033 / word |
| Publishing guidance | USD 120–200 / hour |
| Manuscript evaluation & feedback | USD 600–1,800 |
Pricing reflects the project’s scope, length, research and level of editorial support.
Ghostwriting fees are based primarily on the agreed manuscript word count, regardless of subject. The ranges above are indicative; highly specialised or complex projects may attract a higher fee to reflect additional research and development. Minimum project fee: USD 10,000. Other manuscript lengths are quoted individually.
You’ll receive a tailored proposal confirming the scope, total fee and payment schedule before work begins. An initial retainer of 30% is payable, with the remaining fee divided into manageable milestone payments agreed in advance.
Your book.
Your rights.
Ghostwriting is a contractual agreement to produce a completed manuscript for an agreed fee. My name does not appear on the cover and I do not receive royalties from subsequent sales. You retain full control over all publishing rights.
Confidentiality is central to the collaboration. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed before writing begins.
Request a tailored quote ↗