Human book ghostwriting
Ghostwriting Services With Your Choice of Writer
Choose a writer on The Urban Writers platform, or apply for the Authority Book Program to turn your expertise into a book with a managed team.
From $4.13 per 100 words, with editing included.
Two Ways to Work With Us
Hire a writer yourself on our platform, or work with a managed team through the Authority Book Program.
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Choose Your Writer and Book Package
From $4.13 per 100 words
- Post free and choose your writer before you pay.
- Review profiles, samples and chats to find your fit.
- Read and comment while your writer works.
- Every book-writing package includes human copy editing and proofreading.
Customers who want to choose their writer, pay by word count and stay involved as their book takes shape.
Post a ProjectHow to Hire Your Writer
- Post Your ProjectShare your book details for free so writers can apply.
- Choose Your WriterReview profiles, read samples and chat. Invite a writer or ask our team for help.
- Pay Your InvoicePay once a writer is attached to your project.
- Follow the WritingRead and comment in the live document, use project chat and track your order.
- Review Your BookReview your originality report before editing, then receive your book formatted for Kindle eBook publishing.
Book Ghostwriting Prices
Standard prices include Essential Editing: human copy editing and proofreading. Rising and Urban cover only the niches listed in the order form.
| Writer tier | Price per 100 words | Revisions included | A 50,000-word book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising | $4.13 | 1 | $2,065 |
| Urban | $4.86 | 2 | $2,430 |
| Top | $5.36 | 3 | $2,680 |
| Premium | $5.61 | 4 | $2,805 |
| Finance & Tech, specialty nonfiction | $6.60 | 4 | $3,300 |
Optional upgrades include line editing and developmental review. Paid 1,000-word samples cost $22 Rising, $26 Urban, $28 Top or $32 Premium. Insider members pay less.
Fiction Ghostwriting
Find writers for romance, thrillers, adventure, other genres and series. Platinum and Ultimate fiction bundles include a professionally written outline.
View Fiction PackagesNonfiction Ghostwriting
Top nonfiction packages can include up to 10 commercially free images, and Premium can include up to 20.
View Nonfiction PackagesWritten by People, With Checks Included
More than 5,000 vetted freelancers work across writing, editing, design, illustration, formatting and narration.
Every freelancer passes our application, testing and training process.
Every manuscript comes with an originality report for you to review before editing.
Our Platform Success team can run the built-in AI check and provide a report of its findings.
17,500+
Full-length books written
75,000+
Orders delivered
20,000+
Satisfied customers
1 billion+
Words written and edited
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Questions
How much do ghostwriting services cost?
Platform prices start at $4.13 per 100 words, including editing. The Authority Book Program, for experts wanting a managed team, costs $20,000 USD before tax for up to 40,000 words. Pay $6,000 to start and $14,000 within seven days after outline approval. Longer books cost $2,000 per additional 10,000 words.
Who owns the finished book?
You own all delivered content and keep all copyrights. Every freelancer signs away their rights to the work they deliver.
Is hiring a ghostwriter legal, and can I put my name on the book?
Under our terms, you own the delivered content, keep all copyrights and may claim credit as if you wrote it yourself. Every freelancer signs away their rights to the delivered work. These contractual rights allow you to publish it under your name.
How long does a ghostwritten book take?
Orders are usually processed within 24 hours. Once your writer is assigned, your expected delivery date appears in the platform. Use the Delivery Estimator to plan your project. Processing time is separate from the time needed to write and edit your book.
Are writers allowed to use AI?
AI requires your express permission and is limited to ideas, phrasing, grammar, consistency and research. Third-party AI content production and unmodified AI text are banned. Freelancers who violate these rules are removed. If you have concerns, our Platform Success team can run the built-in AI check and share a findings report.
How many revisions are included?
Platform packages include one revision for Rising, two for Urban, three for Top, and four for Premium and Finance & Tech. The Authority Book Program includes four revision rounds within the approved outline.
Can I choose who writes my book?
Yes. On the platform, review profiles and samples, chat with applicants or invite a writer before paying. Our team can help you choose. The Authority Book Program offers five candidates per specialist role. You can interview anyone and read fresh writing on your subject from shortlisted writers.