How much will it cost?
See below for different packages depending on the type of project you have in mind: for memoirs, biographies and family research, the options below give an outline of what is included on a sliding scale. For editing/sub-editing, line and structural edits and proofreading we can discuss your needs and expectations and the estimated time these will take.
We also offer one half-price project and one free project per month to those on lower incomes, so do get in touch whatever your budget.
Initial consultation
This is a pressure-free taster to see if working with a ghostwriter suits you, and to discuss how you'd like your memoirs written. We will meet either in-person or via video call to discuss your requirements and decide whether a research-led or an interview-led project is the best fit. If the latter, we will organise a 1.5hr session and a recording of the interview will be provided to you afterwards.
£150 one-off fee.
In a Nutshell
Five hours of research or interview time or a combination of both
A manuscript of 10,000 words
Ancestry research
One round of revisions after submission of first draft
£1,750 paid in one installment
The Full Range
Eight hours of research/interview time
Ancestry research and creation of family tree
A manuscript of 15,000 words
Two rounds of revisions after submission of first draft
Creation of proposal for wider publication
£2,500 paid in two installments
All-Inclusive
10 hours of research/interview time
Ancestry research and creation of family tree
A manuscript of 20,000 words
Two rounds of revisions after submission of first draft
Creation of proposal following manuscript approval
£3,150 paid in three installments
Comprehensive
20 hours of combined research/interview time
Ancestry research and creation of family tree
A manuscript of 40,000 words
Three rounds of revisions after submission of first draft
A tailored, targeted proposal for agents/editors
£7,000 paid in three installments
Bespoke
Completely flexible
Fully costed quotes provided up-front
A manuscript of 200 words or 200,000 - you decide
Prices start at the hourly rate of £70