FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything you might wonder before we begin.
How long does the process take?
Ghostwriting an entire book typically takes from six months to a year. Some projects take longer due to my clients’ busy schedules, as the process requires them to review and approve of new chapters as I write them. I recommend budgeting a few hours of your week to the interviewing and writing process.
Do you help with publishing?
No. I can offer my insight on what the best publishing pathway might be for your book, but I cannot help you find an agent or get it published. Many of my clients choose to self-publish or work with a hybrid publishing house.
Do you provide copyediting?
No. When completing a developmental edit, I correct any glaring grammatical errors that I see. When ghostwriting a full-length manuscript, I create a grammatically clean draft. But this is no substitute for a second set of eyes! I recommend clients hire a professional copyeditor for fine-tuning (some publishing houses offer this as part of your package).
Do you use AI?
No! Your book will be 100% written by me, a verified human 🙂 That said, I occasionally find AI tools useful for organizing and outline content from interviews.
Do you conduct interviews in person?
All interviews will be conducted over Zoom.
Are you comfortable working with survivors of trauma?
Yes. I am trauma-informed and completely comfortable listening to and writing difficult stories. While the interview and writing process can be therapeutic for many clients, I recommend that survivors have an established relationship with a licensed therapist to help process painful or confusing feelings that arise during interviews.
I have an amazing story! Will you write it for free, and I’ll pay you once it’s a bestseller?
Unfortunately, no. Until my kid’s daycare starts accepting stories as payment.
Will my book be a bestseller?
I hope so! However, I tell all my clients that in memoir and nonfiction, it can be tough to make it to the top of the bestseller list without a large existing following. That said, my clients write books for many reasons beyond hitting the NYT bestseller list: for self-discovery, to preserve family lore for future generations, and to gain professional credibility in their fields.
Can I get a free sample of your work?
For prospective editing clients, I offer a five-page free edit of their manuscript. While obviously this won’t be big-picture feedback (since I won’t be reading the whole book!), it will give you a sense of my editing style and what I notice and correct.
Do you use beta readers?
I’m happy to work with beta readers! Typically my clients recruit their own beta readers–often their friends and family members–to provide the first round of feedback.
Have more questions? Reach out to me here to schedule a free consultation.