Book ghostwriting services and Publishing firm that vows to do justice to your Story.
Who Are Writers of the West?
Writers of the West is a prestigious firm with over two decades of experience in book publishing and ghostwriting services in the USA, Canada, Dubai, Singapore, Australia and the UK. With traditional publishing roots since the early 2000’s to a fully digital ghostwriting and self-publishing company since 2020. Our track record consists of many bestsellers spanning across 14 genres. Our company’s vision, led by our C.E.O Chris Holloway, is to provide affordable ghostwriting services that make a difference. We have helped more than 2500 aspiring authors tell their stories. The team consists of professional ghostwriters for hire from 15 different countries. Our ghostwriting agency represents our belief that everyone has a story to tell, but does not have the platform, means, and budget to tell it. Writers of the West gives you access to a full range of professional ghostwriters for hire, from skilled emerging writers to seasoned bestselling authors, matched to your project, your vision, and your budget.
Figures are based on internal project records. Due to client confidentiality, only a representative selection of approved projects is displayed publicly. Amazon bestseller rankings are category-specific and may change over time.
Our Professional Ghostwriting Services Include:
Our professional ghostwriting services help authors turn ideas into professionally written books. From memoirs and business books to novels and children’s stories, Writers of the West provides expert ghostwriting, publishing, and marketing support to bring your book to life.
Ghostwriter Services
Ghostwriters for hire at affordable book ghostwriting packages.
Ghostwriting in 20+ Genres
Our book ghostwriters cover 20+ genres, from memoirs and business books to novels and children’s stories.
ebook Ghostwriting with creation and global distribution.
Formatting and book design services as per the relevant genre and modern publishing standards.
Get an expert opinion from a best-selling ghostwriter, a detailed report within 48 hours.
Book editing services with proofreading, line editing, and developmental editing by leading ghostwriters.
Book Publishing service sold globally on 20+ publishers, distributors, libraries and retailers.
Book marketing services, including ads, billboards, bestseller campaigns, and more.
Author Branding
Build your own online identity and establish yourself as a renowed author globally.
Our Ghostwriting Process:
Our professional ghostwriting services for hire follow a tried and tested writing process that ensures your story gets the justice it deserves. Our professional ghostwriting company also works entirely at the author’s pace and budget.
Contract & NDA signing
We send you a ghostwriting contract and non-disclosure agreement to sign before any work begins. You retain 100% ownership of all content and copyright from day one. Complete confidentiality is legally guaranteed.
Author interview & ghostwriter selection
You complete a detailed intake form and join a recorded discovery call. Your project brief is then shared with our network of professional ghostwriters for hire who have relevant experience writing in your subject area. Finding the right ghostwriter for your book is what sets great results apart from average ones. Writers who connect with your story and genuinely want to work on it put themselves forward, and we assign the best match.
Chapter-by-chapter writing & review
Our professional ghostwriting services are built around one simple principle: you stay in control at every stage. One chapter is delivered every week. Your dedicated project manager holds a recorded call to discuss each chapter, the writing team researches thoroughly and writes it, then you receive it by email for review and feedback. Revisions are made until you are fully satisfied, and only once the chapter is finalized does the next one begin.
Proofreading, formatting & cover design
As part of our full ghostwriting and publishing services, the completed manuscript undergoes professional proofreading and formatting for all four formats: eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook-ready. A custom cover is designed to retail standards. ISBN registration, copyright filing, and all publishing assets are finalised.
Global publishing across 30+ platforms
Unlike ghostwriting companies that handle only the writing, our ghostwriting and publishing services take your book from manuscript to global bookstore shelves. Published simultaneously across 30+ platforms including Amazon KDP, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Walmart, Target, Waterstones, Kobo, and Google Play Books, as well as major library and subscription services. All four formats distributed worldwide.
Book marketing & author brand launch
Our ghostwriting packages include optional but powerful marketing services that make us one of the most comprehensive professional ghostwriting services available. Paid advertising campaigns, Amazon category bestseller strategies, a professional author website, a cinematic book video trailer, press releases, influencer and blogger outreach, and billboard placements. From first draft to bestseller.
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We send you a ghostwriting contract and NDA to sign before any work begins. You retain 100% ownership of all content and copyright from day one.
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You complete an intake form and join a recorded discovery call. Your brief is shared with our network of professional ghostwriters for hire with relevant experience. Writers who connect with your project put themselves forward and we assign the best match.
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Our professional ghostwriting services deliver one chapter per week. Your PM holds a recorded call, the team researches and writes it, then emails it for review. Revisions are made until approved before the next chapter begins.
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Part of our full ghostwriting and publishing services. Proofreading and formatting across all four formats, custom cover design, ISBN registration, and copyright filing all included.
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Unlike ghostwriting companies that handle only the writing, we take your book to 30+ global platforms including Amazon KDP, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Walmart, Target, Waterstones, Kobo, and Google Play Books across all four formats.
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Our ghostwriting packages include paid ads, Amazon bestseller strategies, author website, video trailer, press releases, influencer outreach, and billboard campaigns. From first draft to bestseller.
Why Hire a Ghostwriter With Writers of the West?
Besides being customer-centric and leading ghostwriting company for books for consecutive years, here’s why you should hire a ghostwriter with Writers of the West:
Hire a Ghostwriter Matched to Your Story
You know your story. We know our writers.
Hiring a ghostwriter is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as an author, yet most people only hire a ghostwriter once. Choosing between hundreds of professional ghostwriters, freelance ghostwriters, and ghostwriter services can quickly become overwhelming.
Instead of asking you to choose your own writer, our editorial team studies your project, goals, genre, and vision before sharing it with experienced professional ghostwriters who specialize in your story. The writers who genuinely connect with your project put themselves forward, allowing us to recommend the strongest match based on compatibility, writing style, and experience.
Ghostwriters for Hire Without Getting Locked Into One
The right writer matters more than keeping the same writer.
Writing a book is personal. Even with our editorial matching process, another professional ghostwriter may better suit your communication style, personality, or long-term vision.
Unlike many ghostwriting companies and freelance marketplaces, you're never locked into one writer. If you believe another experienced professional ghostwriter would better capture your story, we'll simply assign another writer and keep your manuscript moving forward with minimal interruption.
Affordable Ghostwriting Services Through Our High Volume Direct Model
Professional ghostwriting should be accessible, not exclusive.
Many affordable ghostwriting services lower costs by outsourcing work or reducing quality. Our professional ghostwriting company follows a different model. We build long-term relationships with experienced professional ghostwriters and editors by providing a consistent flow of projects throughout the year.
Because our writers receive ongoing work instead of occasional freelance assignments, we're able to offer affordable ghostwriting services, professional ghostwriting services, publishing packages, and experienced local USA ghostwriters without compromising quality.
Professional Ghostwriting Services Without Paying Everything Upfront
Your book should grow before your payments do.
Every ghostwriting package begins with an initial deposit while the remaining balance is divided into manageable monthly installments as your ghostwriting project progresses. You never need to pay the full project cost before work begins.
Need even more flexibility? Our self-paced program lets you make payments whenever you're ready. Your project simply continues at your own pace, giving you complete control over your budget and timeline while receiving the same professional ghostwriting services.
Executive Ghostwriting Services With 100% Ownership
Your story belongs to you from day one.
When you hire a ghostwriter through Writers of the West, you retain 100% ownership of your manuscript, publishing rights, intellectual property, and future royalties from the beginning of your project. Every professional ghostwriter works under a strict non-disclosure agreement to protect your confidentiality.
We also assist with copyright registration and Library of Congress listings where applicable, helping you publish your book under your own name while your ownership, rights, and royalties always remain yours.
Ghostwriting and Publishing Services From Start to Finish
One team. Every stage of your publishing journey.
Becoming a published author involves much more than writing a manuscript. As a full-service ghostwriting company and publishing company, we provide complete ghostwriting and publishing services under one roof. From professional editing, proofreading, book cover design, interior formatting, publishing assistance, worldwide book distribution, and book marketing services, we manage every stage of your journey.
Whether you're publishing through Amazon, major bookstores, libraries, or readers across the USA and more than twenty countries worldwide, our publishing packages are designed to help your book reach the widest possible audience. We also provide free publishing consultation to help you choose the best publishing path for your goals.
A Dedicated Project Manager Throughout and Beyond Your Ghostwriting Project
You'll always know who to call.
One of the biggest frustrations authors have with many ghostwriting companies is poor communication once the project begins. That's why every ghostwriting project at Writers of the West is assigned a dedicated project manager from day one. Available seven days a week through calls, emails, and messages, they coordinate with your professional ghostwriter, editors, designers, and publishing team while keeping you informed at every stage.
Our support doesn't end when your manuscript is delivered. Whether you need publishing guidance, revisions, book marketing advice, or help months after publication, your dedicated ghostwriting consultant remains available throughout and beyond your journey.
Hire a Ghostwriter Matched to Your Story
Hire a Ghostwriter Matched to Your Story
You know your story. We know our writers.
Hiring a ghostwriter is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as an author, yet most people only hire a ghostwriter once. Choosing between hundreds of professional ghostwriters, freelance ghostwriters, and ghostwriter services can quickly become overwhelming.
Instead of asking you to choose your own writer, our editorial team studies your project, goals, genre, and vision before sharing it with experienced professional ghostwriters who specialize in your story. The writers who genuinely connect with your project put themselves forward, allowing us to recommend the strongest match based on compatibility, writing style, and experience.
Ghostwriters For Hire Without Getting Locked Into One
Ghostwriters for Hire Without Getting Locked Into One
The right writer matters more than keeping the same writer.
Writing a book is personal. Even with our editorial matching process, another professional ghostwriter may better suit your communication style, personality, or long-term vision.
Unlike many ghostwriting companies and freelance marketplaces, you're never locked into one writer. If you believe another experienced professional ghostwriter would better capture your story, we'll simply assign another writer and keep your manuscript moving forward with minimal interruption.
Affordable Ghostwriting Services Through Our High Volume Direct Model
Affordable Ghostwriting Services Through Our High Volume Direct Model
Professional ghostwriting should be accessible, not exclusive.
Many affordable ghostwriting services lower costs by outsourcing work or reducing quality. Our professional ghostwriting company follows a different model. We build long-term relationships with experienced professional ghostwriters and editors by providing a consistent flow of projects throughout the year.
Because our writers receive ongoing work instead of occasional freelance assignments, we're able to offer affordable ghostwriting services, professional ghostwriting services, publishing packages, and experienced local USA ghostwriters without compromising quality.
Professional Ghostwriting Services Without Paying Everything Upfront
Professional Ghostwriting Services Without Paying Everything Upfront
Your book should grow before your payments do.
Every ghostwriting package begins with an initial deposit while the remaining balance is divided into manageable monthly installments as your ghostwriting project progresses. You never need to pay the full project cost before work begins.
Need even more flexibility? Our self-paced program lets you make payments whenever you're ready. Your project simply continues at your own pace, giving you complete control over your budget and timeline while receiving the same professional ghostwriting services.
Executive Ghostwriting Services With 100% Ownership
Executive Ghostwriting Services With 100% Ownership
Your story belongs to you from day one.
When you hire a ghostwriter through Writers of the West, you retain 100% ownership of your manuscript, publishing rights, intellectual property, and future royalties from the beginning of your project. Every professional ghostwriter works under a strict non-disclosure agreement to protect your confidentiality.
We also assist with copyright registration and Library of Congress listings where applicable, helping you publish your book under your own name while your ownership, rights, and royalties always remain yours.
Ghostwriting and Publishing Services From Start to Finish
Ghostwriting and Publishing Services From Start to Finish
One team. Every stage of your publishing journey.
Becoming a published author involves much more than writing a manuscript. As a full-service ghostwriting company and publishing company, we provide complete ghostwriting and publishing services under one roof. From professional editing, proofreading, book cover design, interior formatting, publishing assistance, worldwide book distribution, and book marketing services, we manage every stage of your journey.
Whether you're publishing through Amazon, major bookstores, libraries, or readers across the USA and more than twenty countries worldwide, our publishing packages are designed to help your book reach the widest possible audience. We also provide free publishing consultation to help you choose the best publishing path for your goals.
Dedicated Project Manager Throughout and Beyond Your Ghostwriting Project
A Dedicated Project Manager Throughout and Beyond Your Ghostwriting Project
You'll always know who to call.
One of the biggest frustrations authors have with many ghostwriting companies is poor communication once the project begins. That's why every ghostwriting project at Writers of the West is assigned a dedicated project manager from day one. Available seven days a week through calls, emails, and messages, they coordinate with your professional ghostwriter, editors, designers, and publishing team while keeping you informed at every stage.
Our support doesn't end when your manuscript is delivered. Whether you need publishing guidance, revisions, book marketing advice, or help months after publication, your dedicated ghostwriting consultant remains available throughout and beyond your journey.
Best-Selling Books By Our Professional Ghostwriters:
For over two decades, our professional ghostwriting services have achieved numerous best-sellers while ensuring complete confidentiality of your story. Whether you’re seeking to hire a ghostwriter for a biography, fiction, business book, or self-help book, our book writing services are tailored to both price point and quality.
Our Best-selling Professional Ghostwriters:
Every ghostwriter for hire at Writers of the West goes through a strict vetting process before joining our team. Applicants submit a writing portfolio, complete a timed assessment, and interview with our editorial staff. Fewer than 2% make the cut. Our network spans 15 countries and includes published authors and industry veterans with years of professional ghostwriting experience.
Speculative Fiction Writer & Emotional Narrative Editor
Natalia Coldwater is a Brooklyn-based speculative fiction writer and emotional narrative editor with more than two years of experience at Writers of the West. She holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from Brooklyn College and specializes in psychological storytelling, character voice, emotional clarity, and narrative refinement across fiction and personal-development manuscripts.
Natalia brings emotional depth to the ghostwriting process, translating a client’s experiences, ideas, and inner perspective into a manuscript that feels personal, psychologically believable, and true to the intended voice.
Book Writer & Senior Editor
Francis Vincent is an American book writer and senior editor with over a decade of professional writing experience. Holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from the University of Arizona, he specializes in narrative development, manuscript structure, and compelling storytelling, helping authors craft publish-ready books across fiction and nonfiction.
Francis works closely with clients to turn their ideas, experiences, and expertise into compelling manuscripts through a structured ghostwriting process focused on strong storytelling, clear organization, and a voice that authentically reflects the author.
Writer, Editor & Illustrator
Trin Lucas is an American writer, editor, and illustrator with over five years of experience at Writers of the West. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, she specializes in children’s literature, visual storytelling, story development, and creative editing, helping authors craft engaging, well-structured manuscripts from concept to publication.
Trin helps clients transform early ideas, notes, and rough concepts into professionally written manuscripts, combining collaborative ghostwriting with strong story development, visual storytelling, and careful attention to each author’s unique voice.
Journalist, Historian & Research Editor
Peter Campbell is an American journalist, historian, and research editor from Englewood, New Jersey, raised in Rockport, Massachusetts. A Boston University history graduate, he specializes in research-driven nonfiction, historical context, investigative narratives, and fact-based manuscript development, helping authors create credible, well-grounded books without losing narrative momentum.
Peter brings journalistic discipline to ghostwriting, using interviews, source material, and contextual research to turn an author’s knowledge or experience into a credible manuscript with a clear narrative direction.
Author & Developmental Editor
Brienna Burroughs is an American author and developmental book editor with years of professional publishing experience. She specializes in story structure, narrative development, and manuscript clarity, helping authors transform ideas into engaging, publication-ready books while preserving their unique voice.
Brienna partners with clients throughout the ghostwriting process, shaping rough ideas, research, and notes into cohesive manuscripts that read naturally in the author’s voice.
Author, Writing Coach & Senior Manuscript Editor
Thomas Schaffer is an author, writing coach, and senior manuscript editor with nearly two decades of professional experience. Holding a B.A. in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin, he specializes in health, lifestyle, leadership, and personal-development books, helping authors turn lived experience and practical ideas into clear, engaging, publication-ready manuscripts.
Thomas brings the mindset of a writing coach to ghostwriting, drawing out the author’s message, experience, and purpose before shaping them into a manuscript that feels focused, engaging, and genuinely useful to readers.
Physician, Academic Writer & Editorial Consultant
Issac McKinney is a physician, professor, academic writer, and editorial consultant with more than four years of experience working with Writers of the West. Drawing on his background in medicine, research, and higher education, he helps authors turn complex knowledge and personal experience into clear, structured, publication-ready books.
Issac works closely with clients to transform expertise, research, and lived experience into professionally written manuscripts that accurately reflect the author’s knowledge while remaining engaging for readers.
Behavioral Science Writer & Analytical Story Editor
Robert Whitehead is an American behavioral science writer and analytical story editor with over six years of experience at Writers of the West. A cell biologist, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, and avid chess player, he specializes in behavioral analysis, logical storytelling, and research-driven manuscripts, helping authors create books that are intellectually engaging, structurally sound, and publication-ready.
Robert approaches ghostwriting analytically, transforming complex ideas, research, and lived experience into manuscripts built on logical progression, credible reasoning, and authentic human behavior.
Our Published Book Portfolio:
Browse Books we’ve recently worked on across major platforms including Amazon, Goodreads, Waterstones, and Google Books.
Our Ghostwriting Company's Reviews:
Authors who work with Writers of the West often share their experiences through verified reviews and testimonials of our ghostwriting services. These reviews reflect the quality of our ghostwriting services and the collaborative process we follow to help authors turn their ideas into professionally written books.
Your Professional Ghostwriting Team:
You don’t just hire a ghostwriter with us; you get a whole team dedicated to set you up for success!
Professional Ghostwriter
Your writer will be your new best friend. A top ghostwriter is assigned based on the writer’s story, background, and preference.
Project manager
Available 24/7 for your service.
Book Designer
For all your design and art needs.
Publisher
For all your publishing needs.
Quality Assurance
To analyze and maintain quality content.
Ghostwriting and Publishing Partners:
Through our book ghostwriting services and publishing, books created with Writers of the West are published and distributed through major global platforms and retailers some of which are listed below:
Our Ghostwriting Values.
A business builds itself when you focus on your customer, and that has been our vision throughout this journey. At Writers of the West, we are confident in our ability to provide a book ghost writing services and publishing service unlike any other in the market!
We are among the most diverse groups you'll find anywhere, and we love collaborating with individuals who dare to stand out!
To those who were awake while we were asleep, as well as those who have lived to tell their tale, we are here to share your stories with extra compassion and financial support!
It often gets hard out there for the young ones, and our ghostwriting services focus on giving them an equal opportunity; talent has no age!
FAQ'S
How will you extract information from me to ghostwrite my book?
Your project manager at Writers of the West is extensively trained to work closely with you, guiding your story and ensuring it resonates with your target readers. They assist in both content creation and book cover design, helping shape your vision while adapting to your needs throughout the process.
How will your Ghostwriters match my tone?
When you hire a ghostwriter with us, your project manager starts by discussing your story in detail during a call. The conversation is recorded and reviewed with a book writing manager to choose the best writer for your project. Once the perfect match is found, the ghostwriter begins crafting your book to bring your vision to life.
How long does the ghostwriting process take?
The duration of our book ghostwriting services varies based on factors like book length, required expertise, research, and communication during revisions. Typically, drafting takes 2-4 months, with an additional month for publishing. We begin by understanding your project details and publishing goals.
How do ghostwriting services work?
You share your idea, story or outline with us and we match you with a ghostwriter suited to your genre and goals. From there your ghostwriter works through the manuscript in weekly drafts, with your project manager keeping everything on track. You review, give feedback and we revise until the book reads exactly the way you want it.
I need a ghostwriter, where do I start?
Start by reaching out for a free consultation. Our team will ask about your project, genre, target audience, and timeline. From there, we match you with the right ghostwriter from our network, walk you through our ghostwriting packages, and get the project moving at a pace that works for you.
Do I get to chose my book’s dimensions, font, page color, material, & interior design style?
Our skilled ghostwriters offer customization options for both fiction and nonfiction books. You can choose book dimensions, font styles, page color (colored or black-and-white), and page quality. For cover design, you can share ideas and select glossy or matte materials.
How much does your ghostwriting service costs?
Our packages range starts from $1,500 for shorter books and low-budget authors, and goes higher up for full-length memoir and premium projects. You can find a detailed breakdown of all our transparent packages here on our pricing page: Writers of the West’s Pricing.
Do I keep the rights and royalties to my book if I hire a ghostwriter?
Absolutely, you keep full ownership and royalties of the book, Writers of the West does not claim the work, until and unless the author (you) authorize us to do so.
Where can I find professional ghostwriters online?
Writers of the West is one of the most established professional ghostwriting services in USA with writers based across 32 states and 15 countries. You can consult with our team directly through our website and get matched with a ghostwriter suited to your specific genre, budget and timeline.