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Our New York Times-bestselling ghostwriters become your silent partners, translating your concepts into polished manuscripts that readers embrace.
Authors We’ve Guided to Bestseller Lists
Bestselling author, millions of copies sold
Bestselling author, millions of copies sold
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New York Times bestseller
NYT bestseller
100,000+ copies sold
Six-figure deal with Harper and WSJ bestseller
#1 national and WSJ bestseller
Mike Wicks from Cambridge Publishing House nailed my voice. He took my business war stories and made them read like I’m talking to you over table. No corporate jargon, just straight talk that landed me a #1 bestseller. These folks know how to make billion-dollar ideas stick.
"I’ve been working with Cambridge Publishing House since 2015, back when Five Nights at Freddy was just a weird little game. They took a chance on me, helped write and publish the first book, and never missed a deadline. Twelve books later, I still trust them with my weirdest ideas. Fast, sharp, and no bullshit—that’s rare in publishing."
"Eric at CPH turned 200 hours of chaotic Office cast interviews into a book that didn’t suck. I still don’t know how. The man’s a wizard with a red pen and somehow made Kevin Malone sound coherent. Legend."
Your Book, Handcrafted Together
Tailored Partnership
Finding Your Book’s Voice
Blueprint to Manuscript
Comprehensive Book Writing
Professional Editing
Polish Pass
Cultural Authenticity Review
Early Audience Insights
Agent-Ready Proposals
Bestseller Pathway
Publisher Introductions
Publication Navigation
The CPH Ghostwriting Experience
We shape our process around your unique rhythm, voice, and ambitions. What follows is how we typically walk this path together.
Before any commitments are made or contracts are signed, we take the time to get to know you, your book, and your publishing goals. We’ll provide consultation regarding the publishing industry and discuss the optimal strategy for your book.
Through a series of phone calls and questionnaires, we’ll help you think through your book concept, platform, audience, and marketplace. Our preparation also includes reviewing any drafts, notes, articles, outlines, and other relevant background materials.
Every great book ever written was the result of an effective team. With CPH, you have an industry-leading team of bestselling writers, editors, and publishing executives that will develop a comprehensive strategy, navigate the publishing industry for you, and help you achieve your publishing goals.
Your Book Editor
Your editor will lead the book writing process and collaborate with the team to (a) develop the book’s positioning, core concepts, structure, and themes; (b) provide market analysis and advise on target audience, marketing, and publishing strategy; (c) edit and review the manuscript throughout the book-writing process.
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Note: All of the in-house editors at CPH are former acquisitions editors at Big-5 publishing houses (Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and Hachette) who have acquired and edited hundreds of traditionally published books, including numerous New York Times bestsellers.
Your Writer/Ghostwriter
Your writer will work with you to pen your words to the page and revise the manuscript to ensure it captures your voice and vision. Our impressive roster of writers includes #1 New York Times-bestselling and award-winning authors in a wide variety of genres.
Your Project Manager
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to writing and publishing a book. Your project manager will establish and maintain the timeline, schedule interviews, and be a helpful resource for any questions that come up along the way.
Publishing Executives
Our team of publishing executives works behind the scenes with your writing team to ensure your book is aligned with your goals. They’ll also help you find the best home for your book (more on that below).
Meet with your book-writing team in person or via video conference for in-depth strategy sessions to brainstorm, plan, and build the foundation of your book. By the end of the sessions, you will have a detailed manuscript outline that captures your vision, as well as a publishing and marketing strategy that aligns with your goals.
It’s time to start writing your book! We’ll handle the heavy lifting so you can remain focused on the bigger picture, as well as life’s demands.
Your Voice, Our Hands
Through ongoing conversations, your ghostwriter transforms your spoken words into chapters that sound like your mind speaking aloud.
Writing in Layers, Together
We share sections as we write. You react, refine, and approve each step. Your lead editor polishes every page to publishing standards while guarding your voice fiercely.
The Final Polish
After your full approval, a fresh editor performs a "cold read," sharpening grammar and flow with new eyes.
Finalize Your Draft
Once the manuscript is complete and meets your full approval, an additional editor (who has no knowledge of the project) will perform a “cold read,” editing the text for grammar and providing a final round of analysis and consultation.
Your manuscript will be scrutinized by 20+ impartial lay readers from within your target demographic who will prepare detailed raw feedback and suggest areas for improvement. The writing team will review this feedback with you and refine the book to make sure it sits well with your target audience. Beta readers help make editorial decisions based on data.
Less than 1 in 1,000 aspiring authors publish traditionally. We shift those odds. With former literary agents on staff and publisher relationships spanning decades, we guide your manuscript to its perfect fit: traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing. Your book enters the world heard.
Why Walk This Path With Us?
Bestselling Craft, Quietly Beside You
Not hired hands, but literary partners who’ve shaped books readers cherish. They listen first, then write like your mind is speaking.
Big 5 Editors Guarding Your Book
Executives who built NYT bestsellers now steward your book. They know what makes publishers lean forward and say "Yes."
Your Time, Respected
Share as much or as little as you wish. We handle the heavy lifting while you live your life.
Publishing’s Locked Doors, Opened
We’re hired by the industry’s top agencies. Our relationships place your manuscript where others face form rejections.
Built Around Your Rhythm
We believe your book is unique. We shape our process to fit its heartbeat and your ambitions.
Guided to Readers, Not Just Print
We take care of contracts, distribution, and positioning so your book finds readers who need it.
FAQ
The internet is deluged with online writing and editing services that make it nearly impossible to sift through the scams and find a legitimate and trustworthy service. Here are some questions to ask when you’re vetting companies to pick a reliable firm for all your bookish needs:
Whatever service you decide to use, be sure to protect yourself. Make certain that you are working with a reputable and experienced company.
Picture building a cathedral together. First, we walk the land: deep talks to unearth your core stories. Then, we draw blueprints: outlining chapters so your message lands like a heartbeat. Next, stone by stone: your ghostwriter drafts, you provide feedback, we refine—always keeping your voice sacred. Finally, polishing stained glass: editors' finesse while beta readers test the light. You can read more about our general process here; we are happy to personalize our process to your preferences and provide you with a detailed proposal.
Feel free to pick and choose which services you want from us. We can often reduce the pricing if you prefer fewer services. You’ll only ever pay for what your book truly needs. Tell us where you want the guardrails, and we’ll build just those.
No! That is why it is called ghostwriting; no one will know you had help with the writing process unless you choose to tell them. Our services are 100% confidential. We do not retain any rights or ownership of your book whatsoever. Most of our authors take full authorship credit—that’s the ghostwriter’s job, to vanish into your voice. If you adore their work and want to share the byline, we’ll toast that honesty. But it’s your choice, always.
Absolutely. Legally, ethically, and spiritually, once we sign contracts, your name goes on the cover. The ghostwriter is your silent architect.
Absolutely. Our contracts include ironclad NDAs. Your story dies with us unless you publish it. We’ve worked with spies, CEOs, and abuse survivors—secrets stay vaulted. We have a very comprehensive privacy policy posted on our website, and we are also happy to send you a non-disclosure agreement.
The duration of the ghostwriting process is partly up to you. Depending on your schedule and desired level of involvement, your ghostwriter will develop material for you to review and approve on a weekly or biweekly basis. While every book is unique, on average, a 200-page or 50,000-word manuscript will take between four and nine months to develop. We can often rush these services for you if you need to meet a specific publishing date.
Absolutely! The most important elements in writing a book are the ideas, and as the author and initiator of your book, the ideas are all yours. Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer or are too busy to write a publishable book, we believe your voice still deserves to be heard. The ghostwriting process is simply a means to get your wisdom, methods, story, or ideas onto paper.
Please do! We’ll weave your chapters in like heirloom lace. Financially? It might trim 10-20% off fees, but only if your drafts match our voice-capture process. Sometimes raw pages save time; other times, rewriting from scratch honors them better. We’ll be bluntly kind.
Then we’ll be your mirror. Our editors will annotate your manuscript like devoted archaeologists, highlighting where the pulse quickens, where it naps, where your voice soars or strains. No rewrite, just a map to your own North Star. The fee would be a fraction of the full ghostwriting service.
Yes! While we focus primarily on writing books and other long-form content, we also have experts on staff with extensive experience in writing speeches, presentations, and articles. In addition to writing content, we can develop presentation aids, such as PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, and more. The process will be curated to your needs and usually includes calls with the writer by phone or video call and ample email communication. Give us a call or send us an email to find out how we can help you.
Yes, our ghostwriting packages can include research services. Whether your book requires basic internet searches or rigorous scholarly research, we have writers on staff who can conduct effective research and synthesize it into your book.
Am I Allowed to Choose My Ghostwriter? Can I View a Sample of Their Writing?
In general, we’re very skilled at matching clients with the writer who will best suit them; however, we are also more than willing to provide you with writing samples and credentials for your potential writer, as well as schedule an interview. Our goal is to make sure you’re fully satisfied with your ghostwriting experience from the very beginning.
Can I Meet with My Writing Team in Person?
Yes, in most cases, the team will meet with you in person at one of our office locations, or we can arrange for you to meet with them at your location. Travel expenses may be applicable if you require site visits or interviews at your location.
How Much Interaction Will I Have with My Ghostwriter and Writing Team?
You can have as much or as little interaction with your ghostwriter and editor as you’d like. We curate our process to suit your schedule and your needs. Generally, clients opt to have regular interviews and collaboration sessions with their ghostwriter or editor via phone or video call, as well as ongoing communication by email. In certain instances, it is also possible to arrange for in-person meetings with your ghostwriter or editor. The entire process can be adapted to best support you!
How Can I Be Sure That a Ghostwriter Will Be Able to Capture My Vision?
Our writers work closely with you to make sure that the words on the page are as faithful to your original idea as possible. Your writer will develop the material in small batches so that you can give feedback on the style, tone, and content of the writing. We’ll revise each section until you’re 100% satisfied.
What if It’s Not Working Out with My Assigned Ghostwriter?
If you’re unhappy with the material you’ve received from your writer, you can simply give that feedback directly to the writer or the senior editor, and we will adjust accordingly. Our skilled ghostwriters are able to shift their tone and style based on your preferences to ensure that you connect with the writing. If you remain dissatisfied with the writing after multiple revisions, we can assign a new writer to the project who is a better fit for you. This type of flexibility is one of the unique benefits of working with a professional firm.
Once the Book Is Ghostwritten, How Do You Help with Publishing and Marketing?
We know that the publishing industry can be daunting, especially for first-time authors, so we offer consultation and comprehensive support for traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing outlets. Most of our all-inclusive ghostwriting packages include an original and customized query letter or book proposal free of charge.
This invaluable marketing tool will be used to promote your book to literary agents and publishers. Not sure how to find a reputable literary agent? We’ve got you covered—we’ll provide you with a list of genre-appropriate agents to whom you can send your query letter or proposal!
I Have an Idea for a Book, But I Don’t Know if It’s Good. Can You Help?
Our consultation services are perfect for authors who have an idea and want to talk it through to weigh the merits and challenges of the project. Our professional publishing consultants can discuss your project with you and give you feedback on the concept, outline, and implementation. Give us a call and tell us about your book idea!
How Involved Will I Need to Be in the Process?
Your level of involvement is entirely up to you. You can opt to work closely with your ghostwriter or simply provide them with basic information and let them do the rest of the work. This is your book, which means that you have final say on the content; how and when you give your input and approval is your decision. We’ll work with you to customize the process so that it fits your schedule and preferred working style.
How Long Will It Take to Write My Book?
The duration of the ghostwriting process is partly up to you—the author! Depending on your schedule and desired level of involvement, your ghostwriter will develop material for you to review and approve on a weekly or biweekly basis. While every book is unique, on average, a 200-page or 50,000-word manuscript will take between four and nine months to develop. We can often rush these services for you if you need to meet a specific publishing deadline.
I'm Not a Writer, But I Have a Great Idea for a Movie/Novel/etc. Can You Help?
Give us a call! We’ll help you bring your story to life—for the screen, the page, or even the stage. We are passionate, and we have the experience you need to help you write your story. We can pair you with a skilled ghostwriter, editor, or consultant to coax your concept out into a fully formed work of art that you’ll be proud to call your own. Don’t let a lack of experience hold you back from actualizing a great idea!
Can You Help Me Write a Play?
Our team of writers is well-versed in developing both stageplays and screenplays, and we would be delighted to collaborate with you. As with novelists, we work with playwrights in a flexible, customized way. We can develop material independently that you review and approve, or the process can involve in-depth interviews and one-on-one writing sessions—it’s all up to you!
I’ve Written a Book Before, But It Wasn’t Successful. What Can You Do to Help Me Succeed?
Writing is just like any other skill or art form; practice, feedback, and refinement are the means to improving your abilities. Every writer needs an editor, and even the most brilliant ideas can benefit from a collaborator or two. We can work with you on material that you’ve already created to give detailed, insightful feedback and suggestions on how to take your craft to the next level. We can also build off of the ideas that you’ve already generated and ghostwrite new material for you.
We know that the publishing industry can be daunting, especially for first-time authors, so we offer consultation and comprehensive support for traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing outlets. Most of our all-inclusive ghostwriting packages include an original and customized query letter or book proposal free of charge. This invaluable marketing tool will be used to promote your book to literary agents and publishers. Not sure how to find a reputable literary agent? We’ve got you covered—we’ll provide you with a list of genre-appropriate agents to whom you can send your query letter or proposal!
Our services are perfectly suited for writers who are looking to improve their work. Our professional staff is ready to give you the tools, motivation, and reflection that you need to succeed.