Ghostwriting Submission Guidelines

  • Proposals for ghostwriting services can be on any topic. They do not need to focus on sports.

  • Ghostwriting services are for you if you have an idea for a story but would like a professional writer to write it.

  • If you want to write your own story but need assistance starting, continuing, editing and/or finishing a manuscript, consider submitting it for our developmental editing services.

  • Submit a proposal that describes your story idea. Include the following information:

    • A summary of the project/story. Include the genre (novel, memoir, etc.), purpose, and intended audience

    • What information or resources, if any, that you already have

    • If you have already started a draft; if so, how many words have you written?

    • Estimated length/word count

    • A due date, if you have one, or let us know if you’re flexible

  • If your proposal is accepted for ghostwriting services, you will work with a professional writer, who will write the story based on interviews, other resource materials, and the specifications in the storyteller’s proposal. You are then free to publish or use the final product in any way you wish using your own name.

  • You are welcome to submit completed projects related to Sports Stories’ mission to Sport Stories Press for publication consideration, but using our ghostwriting service does not guarantee acceptance for publication.

  • Unfortunately, we are unable to work with every query we receive. This means we may need to turn down high-quality, creative, and innovative ideas.

 

Ghostwriting Services Include:

  • A free 30-minute project consultation to ensure a proper fit between you and the professional writer.

  • A custom contract that includes other terms, including a timeline for project completion based on the information in your proposal and your 30-minute project consultation.

  • Up to 8 hours of interviews:

    • If you already have drafts or resource material prepared, this can replace interview hours.

    • 2,000 words of your draft can replace 1 interview hour.

    • 2,000 words of your draft can be added for review and revision for $75.

  • An outline (if requested) and a sample chapter after the interviews to ensure the writer matches the tone, quality, perspective, and other requirements you’re expecting.

  • Two rounds of revisions with your input and feedback. You can choose to provide written feedback or have a 60-minute Zoom consultation.

  • A final, polished manuscript of 50,000 – 75,000 words

 

Ghostwriting Services Pricing

The prices below are meant to give you an idea of the pricing to expect. Please query us for custom pricing.

  • $8,000 per book between 50,000 and 75,000 words

  • Custom pricing for books less than 50,000 words or more than 75,000 words

  • 50% due before the first interview. 50% due after the storyteller approves the outline and sample chapter

  • Storytellers can purchase additional interview time and rounds of revision for $75/hour

  • *Custom pricing for other types of projects is available.

 

Testimonials

  • "Anne Listened to What the Project Was Trying to Do and What Challenges I Was Having"

    “I was fortunate enough to have a 6-month museum show that featured several of my mechanical kinetic sculptures. The museum curator requested that a storybook be developed to tie together all of the artwork. After several attempts, I realized that I required help with grammar and developing continuity and flow of the story. Anne listened to what the project was trying to do and what challenges I was having. Her grammatical precision and creative suggestions transformed a collection of 18 individual descriptions into a fun and interesting story. I still use the book today as a catalogue to sell my sculptures to clients.”

    Dave Bowman: Kinetic Sculpture Artist of Salvage Dolls

  • "Anne Is a Writer with Her Finger on the Pulse of the Writing and Publishing Industry"

    “In evaluating Anne’s work as Contest Manager, I quickly noticed that she had a keen eye for dissecting and polishing stories, so I promoted her to Fiction Editor where she copyedits, line edits, and performs substantive editing in a professional critique. Writers have written thank you letters expressing the value of Anne’s instruction: ‘Extremely helpful and useable advice.’ ‘Another world opened up to me because of this critique. I know on the rewrite my work will be much stronger because of her instruction.’

    “Anne is a writer with her finger on the pulse of the writing and publishing industry. She is the most innovative blogger and not only reports on industry news and technology but also teaches other writers about writing processes, theorization, narrative learning, and more. As a voracious reader, she is always challenging other writers to flex their reading and writing muscles by entering online competitions and attending professional events.”

    Angela Mackintosh: Founder/CEO of WOW! Women on Writing

  • "My Novel Is Richer and Deeper than Before"

    “As an independent author, the decision to work with an editor on my novel wasn't taken lightly, but I'm so happy I did! I had worked with Anne previously through a short story contest, and her feedback on my story was so helpful I knew she would be the one I would contact for editing my first novel. Thanks to her insightful comments, my novel is richer and deeper than before. My characters are more vivid and my story is stronger. Anne's feedback helped me see parts of my novel in a new way that has enriched my story and has helped to make me a better writer. I would highly recommend working with Anne.”

    Justin Staley: Web & Graphic Designer

  • "The Design of the Class Encouraged Creative Thinking"

    Anne Greenawalt's creative writing class offered through the Pathways Institute was delightful! A great platform for starting or restarting to write creatively. The design of the class encouraged creative thinking through the use of cues, making it easier to get started and eliminate barriers. The collaborative nature of the class encouraged sharing of our progress.

    Brenda Webber

  • "Opened Up Creative Writing for Me"

    Anne’s instruction in the classes I took with her on Creative Writing opened up creative writing for me. She showed how to give meat – or if you are a vegan, potatoes – to my characters, the setting, and the conflict.

    Chris Smith

  • Very Enriching for Aspiring Writers

    The creative writing course taught by Anne Greenawalt was very enriching for aspiring writers. Participants learned how to develop characters, describe story setting, and use various types of conflict to steer our writing. I am hopeful that Dr. Greenawalt will return to teach similar coursework soon!

    Don

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  • Long-Lasting Takeaways

    Dr. Greenawalt provided skilled direction in writing. Class is a long-lasting takeaway for my own work.

    Cheryl Harmon

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