Ghostwriting,Writing Coach, Editing, Proposal Writing, Copywriting, and Self Publishing Services
Ghost Writing: A professional ghostwriter is someone who is hired to write a book. Often celebrities and field professionals hire ghostwriters to write their books for them, yet the ghostwriter typically does not receive credit for the writing and is paid a fee for writing. In the case of Gracefully: Looking and Being Your Best at Any Age (Mc Graw Hill, 2008), which I coauthored with Valerie Ramsey, I was given a "with" credit. This is an option that can be worked out between the ghostwriter and client.
Writing Coach: As a professional writer and editor, I have assisted several authors on their path to becoming published. From manuscript critiques (i.e. finding point of view shifts, consistencies, etc.) to writing the all important query letter and book proposal, I walk my clients through the steps of polishing their manuscripts to finding an agent. With a 96% rejection rate among agents, writers must be on top of their game!
Editing: No matter how many times you've read your manuscript over and reedited it, there are still mistakes and inconsistencies your eyes won't catch because their so used to seeing the words on the page. A fresh pair of eyes from a friend or family member may catch some inconstancies, but a professional editor will find point of view shifts, unnecessary dialog tags, and so much more. As an editor, I provide my clients with heavy feedback using the "Track Changes" and "Comments" features in Word. I also meet with my clients half way through the project so that there are no surprises at the end when I hand their manuscript back to them.
Copywriting: Have a newsletter, web content, or ad you want written? As I copywriter, I write your newsletters and ads for you. An added service includes automatic distribution to your contact list.
Proposal and Query Writing: Most new writers are unaware of the submission guidelines in the publishing industry as required by agents and publishers. For instance, almost every top publishing house only accepts agent submissions. Agents also have their own set of guidelines for submission. Some asking for only a query letter, others allowing sample pages or chapters, but none of them want the full manuscript unless requested after reading the query and sample pages. One of the reasons, I believe, agents have a 96% rejection rate is that so many submissions don't meet their guidelines, and this is the fastest way for your hard work to end up in the recycle bin!
Self Publishing: Have a manuscript ready to publish? PathBinder Publishing offers self publishing through its print on demand services at rates lower than other self publishing houses.
Fee Schedule for: Writing Coach, Editing/Proofreading, Query and Synopsis Writing| GHOSTWRITING | Small books: $5,000 minimum Large books that require interviews and extensive research: Credit for authorship: A %15 discount applies when I am given credit for having written a book ("with" or "as told by") Royalties: Occassionally I may be interested in negotiating lower rates for royalties. This is done on an individual basis. |
Three Payment Options:
1/2 at time of contract signing, 1/2 on delivery of manuscript 1/3 at the time of contract signing, 1/3 at completion of 1st draft, and 1/3 on final delivery 1/4 upon contract signing, 1/4 prior to writing, 1/4 at completion of 1st draft, and 1/4 upon completion of the project. |
| COACHING 1 - 5 hours of private coaching |
$100/hour | Payment: Paid at time of consultation |
| 5 - 10 hours of private coaching | $75/hour | Payment: 2 hours up front followed by installment options during consultations |
| EDITING | $6/page - $50 minimum | Payment: 1/2 up front, 1/2 on delivery - Includes 1 consultation during the editing process |
| PROPOSALS Book Proposal and Query Writing |
$1,000 minimum | Nonfiction book proposal writing and query letter writing vary per project. Contact for a project specific quote. |
| COPYWRITING: | 1 page ads/brochures: $50 and up
Newsletters: $75 and up Web Content: $100 and up |
Payment is due on delivery for jobs under $100
A $50 deposit is required for jobs over $100 |
| Self Publish Your Book Through PathBinder?Publishing |
Option 1 Standard Paperback Publishing (with full-color cover) Option 2 Electronic Distribution Option 3 Distribution Channel Access Fee after Second Year Option 4 Expedited Service (Less Than 30 Day Turn Around) Option 5 Copyright Registration Option 6 Personalized Back Cover Option 7 Custom Cover Illustration Option 8 Library of Congress Control Number (ISBN) Option 9 Copyediting Contact for Quote Option 10 Press Release Service Option 11 Standard Publicity Package Option 12 GoogleTM/Amazon Search Programs Option 13: Copies of Work |
Payment due upon upload of files to?PathBinder?Publishing |
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Additional Fees for Travel
If travel is required for a project, additional fees for expenses will accrue. If travel outside of town is necessary, the client is responsible for paying the expense of hotels, transportation and airfare.
FAQ:
What do you base your fees on? Fees vary with all contractors depending on the levels of expertise. Wedding photographers, for example, range from free to thousands of dollars. Similarly, and as such within any professional, ghostwriters and editors are paid for their proven experience in the field. Based on a combination of research and my credentials, my fees are noted accordingly and competitively. Where the fees vary is in the complexity of the job. Projects that require intense research, interviews, transcribing, heavy edits, etc. will, naturally, cost more.
Why should I pay money up front? Receiving money up front is standard procedure in this business. Due to the amount of research, interviewing, and preparing, it is customary to receive a portion up front as a good faith measure. If the job is a small editing job (less than $250), I am happy to bill for the project upon completion.