Ghostwriting

Premium ghostwriting for executives, experts, memoirists, founders, and serious authors who need a book developed with rigor, discretion, and a level of editorial care worthy of the ideas behind it.

Ghostwritingbuilt to bringout the BEST inambitious books.

A consequential book deserves more than polished prose. It needs a writer who can understand the author’s intent, challenge weak ideas, strengthen the structure, and shape every chapter with purpose.

American Best Publishers works with experts, executives, memoirists, entrepreneurs, and serious authors who already have the story, knowledge, or experience, but need the time, discipline, and editorial expertise to develop it into a compelling manuscript.

Our role is to transform that raw material into the BEST possible version of the book: strategically positioned, thoughtfully researched, carefully structured, professionally written, rigorously refined, and prepared for the author’s next stage.

Human-ledProfessional writers supported by editorial judgment Author-controlledStructured feedback, approvals, and revision visibility ConfidentialPrivate material handled with professional discretion Author-ownedRights governed clearly by the signed service agreement

A complete book-writing service for serious manuscripts.

Our ghostwriting engagements are designed for clients who need more than drafting support. Strategic discovery, manuscript planning, research coordination, premium writing, editorial refinement, and onward publishing support can be brought together within one disciplined author service.

That creates a more coherent experience: one accountable team, one editorial direction, and one standard of quality focused on bringing out the BEST version of the book you intend to publish.

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Concept and positioning

We define the book’s purpose, audience, central promise, authority, and intended commercial or reputational role before the manuscript begins to expand.

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Manuscript architecture

Chapter hierarchy, narrative logic, pacing, tone, and depth are mapped with intention so the writing develops from a clear editorial foundation.

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Writing with editorial control

Drafting, review, and refinement happen in a coordinated sequence so the manuscript remains consistent, purposeful, and authentically aligned with the author’s voice.

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Continuation beyond writing

When required, the same project can continue into editing, design, publishing preparation, distribution support, branding, and launch activity without rebuilding the team elsewhere.

Author developing a manuscript while working on a laptop

Books that turn ambition into
visible author momentum.

For ambitious authors, the finished book is the most visible expression of the thinking behind it. The four featured titles below are presented with room to command attention, while each supporting caption reflects the positioning, credibility, audience reach, or market significance that made the launch worth noticing.

If You Tell by Gregg Olsen cover
TRUE CRIME · FEATURED TITLE

If You Tell

Gregg Olsen

A #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon Charts, USA Today, and Washington Post bestseller.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen, a shocking and empowering true-crime story of three sisters determined to survive their mother’s house of horrors.

The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni cover
COMING-OF-AGE FICTION

The ExtraordinaryLife of Sam Hell

Robert Dugoni

From Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.

A moving coming-of-age novel praised by Booklist as a story that comes remarkably close to “John Irving territory.”

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover cover
BOOK-TO-SCREEN MOMENTUM

Regretting You

Colleen Hoover

Now a major motion picture starring Mckenna Grace, Mason Thames, Allison Williams, and Dave Franco.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover comes a moving novel about family, first love, grief, and betrayal that resonates deeply with both mothers and daughters.

Her First Lie by Lucinda Berry cover
PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

Her First Lie

Lucinda Berry

From USA Today bestselling author Lucinda Berry.

A chilling prequel to The Perfect Child, exploring the dark origins of a family’s secrets—where good intentions can lead to unthinkable acts and a mother’s love may become the deadliest inheritance of all.

The American BEST ghostwriting experience,
built around discretion and editorial control.

The BEST ghostwriting engagements feel deliberate from the first conversation. Our process gives the author clear visibility into what is being developed, why each stage matters, and how the manuscript is progressing before final delivery.

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CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION

We begin with the author, the idea, and the opportunity behind the book.

Objectives, manuscript status, audience, subject matter, timeline expectations, and service depth are assessed before the engagement is scoped.

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SOURCE DISCOVERY

We build the source foundation before drafting at scale.

Interviews, notes, recordings, existing drafts, references, research, and supporting documents are organized into an editorial base the writing team can work from confidently.

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STRATEGY & STRUCTURE

We define the architecture that will carry the book.

Positioning, chapter hierarchy, sequencing, narrative logic, tone, and content priorities are shaped before full manuscript development begins.

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WRITING & CALIBRATION

We establish voice before accelerating the manuscript.

Early sections are used to calibrate authority, rhythm, language, and narrative balance so the writing feels aligned with the author rather than generically polished.

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REVIEW & REVISION

The author stays involved in the decisions that matter.

Structured milestones create room for factual refinement, tonal adjustment, strategic feedback, and approvals without allowing disconnected edits to weaken the integrity of the manuscript.

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FINAL DELIVERY & CONTINUATION

The manuscript is refined for its next serious stage.

After editorial completion, the engagement can conclude with manuscript delivery or continue into editing, design, publishing, branding, distribution, and launch support where included.

What separates a premium ghostwriting process from ordinary drafting.

The difference is not simply who types the words. It is the quality of the thinking, the discipline of the editorial process, the protection of the author’s voice, and the accountability built into every stage of development.

Senior editor reviewing manuscript materials
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Senior editorial oversight, not just drafting support

Professional ghostwriting requires judgment as well as writing ability. Structure, argument, pacing, tone, evidence, and manuscript quality are reviewed critically so the final work reads as deliberate, authoritative, and publication-ready.

Author collaboration and source discovery
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Voice preservation through close author collaboration

We do not treat ghostwriting as anonymous content production. Interviews, source material, existing writing, and review checkpoints help preserve the author’s natural cadence, authority, and intellectual identity throughout the manuscript.

Research and manuscript architecture development
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Manuscript architecture before pages multiply

The BEST books are built on a clear structural foundation. We shape chapter flow, conceptual hierarchy, narrative progression, and reader movement before the manuscript expands, reducing unnecessary rewrites later.

Project continuity and publishing support
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Visible milestones with continuity beyond delivery

Serious clients deserve visibility. Agreed reviews, approvals, and feedback stages keep the work accountable, while the wider American Best Publishers ecosystem can continue the project into editing, production, publishing, branding, and launch support when required.

WRITTEN COMMITMENTS

Professional clarity belongs in writing, not in vague assurances.

Scope, revision expectations, confidentiality, ownership, delivery responsibilities, and included support should be reflected in the governing agreement. The website explains our working standard; the signed service agreement defines the exact engagement.

Is your book idea ready for serious development?

No responsible ghostwriting service can promise a bestseller. The better question is whether the idea, authority, source material, audience, and editorial opportunity are strong enough to justify a premium development process. We help authors evaluate that question with precision before the work begins.

Prefer to begin with scope and pricing? Review the packages below, or speak with our team for a recommendation tailored to your manuscript, timeline, and publishing objective.
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Choose the right level of ghostwriting support.

Start with manuscript development, add publishing support, or extend the engagement into a broader author-growth program. Final deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities remain governed by the selected package and signed service agreement.

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Package price$635

Starter ghostwriting package

For authors who want an idea, story, expertise, or existing material developed into a professionally written and polished manuscript.

Book development
  • Author discovery and voice brief
  • Concept, structure, and chapter outline
  • Professional ghostwriting for the agreed scope
  • Research support where required
Editorial polish
  • Developmental refinement
  • Line editing and language refinement
  • Proofreading and consistency review
  • Revision rounds around author feedback
Presentation
  • Custom book cover design
  • Professional title and typography treatment
  • Final manuscript and cover files
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Package price$1,485

Prime ghostwriting package

A manuscript-to-market engagement that combines professional book development with production, publishing setup, and broader release support.

Complete book creation
  • Everything included in the Starter package
Publishing preparation
  • Print and eBook interior formatting
  • Publishing-ready production files
  • Book description, metadata, categories, and keywords
  • ISBN and publishing guidance
  • Pre-publication quality check
Global release
  • Publishing across 5 global platforms
  • Print and eBook listing setup
  • Platform submission coordination
  • Distribution-readiness review
  • Publication confirmation support
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Package price$4,425

Bestseller ghostwriting package

A more complete author journey that combines Prime-level book creation and publishing with six months of focused marketing and author-growth activity.

Creation and publishing
  • Everything included in the Prime package
  • Publishing on 15 to 20 additional platforms
  • Priority production and launch coordination
Six-month marketing
  • Dedicated marketing team
  • Pre-launch, launch, and post-launch campaigns
  • Pre-order and audience-building strategy
  • Social media campaigns with short-form content
  • Reader community and authentic review outreach
Author growth
  • Dynamic author website with selected promotional assets
  • Book-signing and visibility coordination where suitable
  • Six-month campaign reporting and optimization
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OWNERSHIP PROMISE

Your Book. Your Rights.

Project-specific ownership and usage rights are defined by the signed service agreement. American Best Publishers does not claim continuing ownership of a completed manuscript or book after the applicable project obligations and payments have been fulfilled.

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What serious authors should ask before choosing a ghostwriting team.

How do you protect the author’s voice?

We begin with the author’s objectives, source material, references, existing manuscript material, and preferred tone. Structure and drafting are then developed around that source direction, with review stages used to calibrate language, emphasis, and point of view.

Do I need a finished manuscript or detailed outline?

No. An engagement can begin from notes, interviews, research, recordings, an unfinished draft, or a developed concept. Where included, the team can establish the structural outline, table of contents, chapter plan, and research framework before full drafting begins.

How are revisions and approvals handled?

The writing process is collaborative. The author reviews agreed milestones, provides feedback and approvals, and the team incorporates revisions within the selected package and signed agreement. This keeps the manuscript controlled rather than allowing disconnected edits to accumulate.

Is the ghostwriting work human-led?

Yes. The service is structured around qualified human writing and editorial professionals. Automated tools are not positioned as a substitute for professional authorship development, editorial judgment, or the author-review process.

How is confidentiality handled?

Unpublished manuscript material, project files, communications, and project-related information are treated as confidential in accordance with the applicable service agreement and are not disclosed to third parties without authorization except where legally required.

Who owns the completed manuscript?

Ownership is governed by the signed agreement. Under the service framework used for ghostwriting engagements, the author retains the completed manuscript and associated authorship rights after the applicable project obligations and outstanding payments have been fulfilled, while the service provider does not claim continuing royalties or future earnings from the work.

What does a typical timeline look like?

Many writing and editing engagements are estimated at approximately two to four months, but the schedule depends on scope, manuscript length, research requirements, revision volume, and the author’s response time for reviews and approvals.

Can I pause the project if my schedule changes?

Where reflected in the service agreement, the workflow can accommodate reasonable pauses and restarts around the author’s professional, personal, or creative commitments. Any effect on the overall completion date is then managed transparently with the project team.

Can the same team continue into publishing and marketing?

Yes, when those services are included in the selected scope. Higher-tier engagements can connect manuscript development with cover design, formatting, publishing preparation, distribution support, author presence, and launch activity.

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From writing and editing to publishing, marketing, and design,
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