Nonfiction Ghostwriting and Publishing Navigation

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Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money

#1 bestselling author

Built, Not Born: A Self-Made Billionaire's No-Nonsense Guide for Entrepreneurs

#1 national and WSJ bestseller

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NYT bestseller from producers of NBC’s The Office

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NYT bestseller

Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life

Six-figure deal with Harper and WSJ bestseller

"Five books over eight years, and CPH never misses. Their historians don't just write; they resurrect eras. When I need a writer who breathes archival dust, they deliver every time."

Eleanor Vance

#1 Nonfiction Agent (Publishers Weekly Power List)

"Their ghostwriters didn't just capture my voice; they were extraordinary. They turned 40 years of payroll revolution into a #1 bestseller that reads like a thriller. These folks make business wisdom visceral."

Samuel Thorne

Founder of Vanguard Payroll, National Bestselling Author

"CPH wove 300 interviews into my book that broke the NYT list. Their writer handled our chaos with the poet's hands - every sentence balanced beauty and bone-truth."

Maya Rodriguez & Ben Carter

Authors of #1 NYT Bestseller "American Mosaic: Untold Stories"

 

Why Choose Us for Nonfiction

Work With Bestselling Writers

Bestselling Truth-Tellers

NYT-bestselling ghostwriters who transform complex ideas into compelling narratives. They've shaped books that redefine industries.

Big 5 Editors with Pedigree

Former Penguin/Random House acquisitions editors oversee your project. Their fingerprints are on iconic titles like "Atomic Habits" and "Thinking, Fast and Slow."

Customized Knowledge Transfer

We match you with subject-savvy writers who speak your industry's language while preserving your unique voice.

Nonfiction Ghostwriting Services by Genre

  • How-to guides
  • Training manuals
  • History and historical nonfiction
  • Textbooks
  • Health and wellness
  • Politics
  • Essay collections
  • Keynote speeches
  • Travel writing
  • Prescriptive nonfiction
  • Love and relationships

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.

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Complimentary Author Consultation

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.

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Preparation and Research

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.

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Meet Your Book-Writing Team

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. >

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).

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Strategy Sessions: Planning and Outlining Your Book

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.

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Let’s Write Your Manuscript

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.

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Beta Reader Review and Revisions (Optional)

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.

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Finding the Best Home for Your Book

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.

Let’s write your book and get it published

Work with our team of bestselling ghostwriters and editors to transform your ideas into a nonfiction book that finds its place on the shelf.

Not sure where to start? Call us! If you have a story outline or even just an idea you can’t get out of your head, we’re happy to discuss your concept and advise you on the best path forward.

FAQ

How Do I Know What Details Are Important to Include or Exclude?

This is where our ghostwriters truly shine. We start by deeply understanding the core story you want to tell – the heart of your experience. Together, we'll map out your narrative arc. Your writer becomes your partner in this, helping you identify which moments powerfully drive your central theme forward and which might distract from it. It's a collaborative decision-making process based on what serves your story best. The goal is always authenticity and impact. Tell us about your book, and our experienced team will work closely with you to determine the most effective way to build it.

I’m Preparing for a Big Speech and Presentation—Do You Offer Ghostwriting Services for This?

Yes, we absolutely do. While books are our primary focus, several of our expert writers specialize specifically in crafting compelling speeches and presentations. They understand how to structure a talk for maximum audience engagement and retention. Beyond writing the speech content itself, we can also develop supporting materials like PowerPoint slides, Keynote decks, or Prezi presentations to strengthen your delivery. The process mirrors our book collaboration: we curate it to you, using phone calls, video meetings, and email exchanges to capture your voice and message perfectly. Reach out to discuss your specific speech needs.

My Book Requires Research—Do Your Ghostwriting Services Include This?

Yes, research is a fundamental part of many of our projects, and it's fully included. Our writers are skilled researchers. Whether your memoir needs factual verification of historical events mentioned, background context for a specific time period, or even deeper scholarly investigation into certain topics integral to your story, we handle it. They know how to locate credible sources, synthesize complex information, and weave the findings seamlessly into your narrative, ensuring accuracy and depth without disrupting your personal voice.

Are You Able to Develop a Textbook or Manual?

Yes, we have writers on our team with significant experience creating educational and instructional materials. They've worked on textbooks covering diverse subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and history, as well as detailed how-to manuals and training guides. We carefully match you with a writer or editor whose expertise aligns with your subject matter. They will work diligently to adopt the precise style, tone, and level of complexity required, ensuring the content is clearly organized, pedagogically sound, and effectively targeted to your intended audience, whether it's students, professionals, or the general public.

What Happens if I’m Not Happy or Satisfied with the Final Product?

Our process is meticulously designed with your satisfaction as the priority, minimizing the chance of last-minute surprises. You are actively involved throughout. We work in manageable sections. The writer completes a portion, you review it and provide detailed feedback, they revise based precisely on your input, and you approve that section before we proceed to the next. This iterative approval loop means you sign off on the direction and content at every stage. Should you reach the end and still have concerns, we don't consider it finished. We commit to revising and refining the manuscript with you until you are completely satisfied with the final book. Your happiness with the work is non-negotiable.

Am I Allowed to Choose My Ghostwriter? Can I View a Sample of Their Writing?

In general, we’re very adept at matching clients with the ghostwriter who will best suit them; however, we are also more than willing to provide you with writing samples and credentials for your potential ghostwriter. We can arrange for phone calls between you and potential writers, and you are more than welcome to select between several options. Our goal is to make sure you’re fully satisfied with your ghostwriting experience from the very beginning.

Can I Claim Full Credit as Author Even Though I Didn’t Write the Book?

Absolutely, without question. The book we create together is yours in every sense – your name on the cover, your story between the pages. Our role remains strictly behind the scenes. Unless you choose to share it, no reader, publisher, or bookstore will ever know you had writing support. You own every right and receive every credit. This is your legacy, not ours.

How Much Do Ghostwriting Services Cost?

Costs vary because every memoir is unique. A simple life story requires different work than a complex historical autobiography. Our pricing reflects your specific project – the depth of research needed, the manuscript length, and the level of editorial support. Comprehensive packages typically include the full manuscript writing, regular calls with your writer, senior editor review, professional copyediting, a query letter and synopsis, a targeted list of literary agents, and publishing strategy guidance. We’ll provide a clear, customized estimate after understanding your vision.

What if I Just Want Feedback and Consultation on My Book?

Many authors come to us exactly for this. Our editors provide deep, actionable feedback tailored to your needs. Want big picture thoughts on structure and themes? We’ll analyze your narrative flow and concept strength. Need a chapter-by-chapter critique on pacing and transitions? We focus there. Or perhaps just meticulous line editing for clarity and voice? We handle that too. You tell us where you want the spotlight, and we bring our expertise to lift your work.

Once the Ghostwriting Is Complete, Can You Help with Publishing and Marketing?

Yes, we guide you through the entire publishing journey. Traditional publishing can feel overwhelming, especially for debut authors. We demystify it. Most ghostwriting packages include a professionally crafted query letter or book proposal – your key tool for attracting agents and publishers. Unsure which agents represent memoirs like yours? We provide a curated list of reputable, genre-specific agents ready to review your work. Whether you pursue traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing, we help position your manuscript for success.

What Do I Need to Consider When Choosing a Ghostwriter?

Choosing a ghostwriter is a significant decision. With countless online services, separating trustworthy partners from scams is critical. Ask these questions:

  • Is the price realistic? Quality memoir writing demands hundreds of skilled hours. Suspiciously low rates often mean inexperienced writers or hidden costs.
  • Who owns the book rights? You must retain full ownership and copyright. Never accept shared rights.
  • What’s the payment structure? Pay in milestones – never fully upfront. Agree on clear deliverables tied to each payment so you only pay for approved work.
  • Who controls creative decisions? This is your story. You need final approval on all content. Avoid writers who resist your input.
  • Freelancer or firm? Freelancers carry risk: overload, illness, or disputes can derail your project. Firms offer backup writers and structured accountability.
  • What’s their real reputation? Verify published books with major houses. Look for teams with bestselling writers, seasoned editors, and industry connections.

Protect your story and investment. Work with an established, transparent firm like ours.

Once the Ghostwriting Is Complete, Can 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!