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Non-Fiction Books

Hire a non-fiction ghostwriter

TUW's non-fiction book writing service pairs you with a human writer to write your book, with copy editing and proofreading included. Standard prices range from $4.13 to $6.60 per 100 words, depending on the writer level.

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RisingI need the lowest starting price.$4.13per 100 wordsUrbanI need two rounds of revisions.$4.86per 100 wordsTopI need consistent quality and included images.$5.36per 100 wordsPremiumI need one of TUW's highest-performing writers.$5.61per 100 wordsFinance & TechI need a specialist for my subject.$6.60per 100 words
Review profiles, ratings and samples, then chat with applicants and choose your writer before paying.
24,000+books written
75,000+orders delivered
5,000+vetted freelancers

What every non-fiction order includes

Every level includes a written manuscript, editing, direct communication with your freelancer and ownership of the delivered content.

Your written manuscript

Your writer writes your non-fiction book. You receive a fully written manuscript in eBook format.

Copy editing and proofreading

Essential Editing is included at every level. Your delivered manuscript is copyedited and proofread.

Live document and chat

Watch the work in a live online document. Add comments directly to the manuscript and talk with your freelancer in the order chat.

Ownership and originality report

You own all delivered content and keep all copyrights. Every manuscript comes with an originality report.

What non-fiction customers write

Self-help is the most-ordered category across 18,230 non-fiction books written through TUW since 2019.

35%Self-help
18%Health and fitness
11%Business and money
10%Parenting and relationships

Customers also order books on crafts, hobbies and home, religion and spirituality, cooking, history, sports, travel and technology.

Find your non-fiction writer

These 10 active TUW writers have written the most non-fiction books through TUW. Review their profiles and samples, then chat with writers before choosing.

Compare non-fiction writer levels

Compare prices, revisions and optional images. Every level includes Essential Editing, which covers copy editing and proofreading.

Rising

$4.13per 100 words

I need the lowest starting price.

Revision rounds1
Royalty-free imagesNone

Order-form niches only

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Urban

$4.86per 100 words

I need two rounds of revisions.

Revision rounds2
Royalty-free imagesNone

Order-form niches only

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Top

$5.36per 100 words

I need consistent quality and included images.

Revision rounds3
Royalty-free imagesUp to 10
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Premium

$5.61per 100 words

I need one of TUW's highest-performing writers.

Revision rounds4
Royalty-free imagesUp to 20
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Finance & tech

$6.60per 100 words

I need a specialist for my subject.

Revision rounds4
Royalty-free imagesUp to 20

Business, money, finance, computers and technology

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Compare lengths, packages and writer profiles for self-help book writing, TUW's most-ordered book type.

For a health or fitness title, explore health and fitness ghostwriting to compare writers, book lengths and package prices.

What non-fiction customers add

These figures show how often customers added each service across 18,208 non-fiction book projects with fulfilled writing orders since 2019.

21%Book formatting
21%Cover design package
16%Professional book description
10%Professional outline before writing starts

You can order these services separately within the same project or choose a bundle.

How your book gets written

See how it works

1Post your projectDescribe your book on the order form for free, then invite a writer or receive requests.
2Choose your writerReview profiles and samples, chat with applicants and choose your writer before paying.
3Follow the workWatch your writer work in a live online document and add comments directly to the manuscript.
4Review your manuscriptWhen your manuscript arrives, approve it or highlight text and leave comments for revisions.

Read what customers say

4.8 out of 5 from 5,300+ customer ratings of non-fiction writers.

Read reviews from customers who ordered non-fiction books on health, relationships, history and other topics.

Fariha was a pleasure to work with throughout the project. She was responsive, patient with revisions, and always open to feedback and discussion. The manuscript was thoroughly researched, and I especially appreciated the effort she put into improving references and finding suitable images despite the limitations of stock platforms. Thank you for all your hard work and collaboration on this book.
Valerio C.Health and fitness customer
Mike was very thorough in his writing of our book, and readily accepted feedback. His background in science was a big help for us, knowing that our writer "spoke the language." He was excellent at communication and we knew where we were at all times with the project.
Jeanne P.Health and fitness customer
It was a pleasure working with Carol. She did a great job and really brought my vision to life. She was patient throughout the process, open to feedback, and easy to communicate with. Her professionalism and kind demeanor made the experience smooth and enjoyable. I truly appreciate her dedication and the quality of her work.
Amber E.Parenting and relationships customer
T John produced an amazing, professional project for me. This is my first book and I headed into this process pretty clueless. T John was brilliant. I let him run with what he thought would be entertaining content and he has produced a wonderful resource. Thankyou T John. One very happy customer here
Joanne S.Parenting and relationships customer
Vicky is a pleasure to work with. She is quick with communication, keeps me in the loop of progress, and stays on schedule for delivery. This was my second project with Vicky and I will be teaming up with her again in the future.
Chad W.Crafts and home customer
Emily was a pleasure to work with from our intro call to the project delivery. Prompt communication, high quality work, and very helpful with my first ever project. Thank you Emily and I look forward to our next project together!
Hunter B.Religion and spirituality customer
This is the third book that Soulful Sheena has written for me, and I am never disappointed! This third book was a real breeze as Sheena now knows what I am looking for and produces it! She is collaborative if you need her to be and works away diligently if you just leave her to it. The results is always excellent. I am very pleased with this third, book and would not hesitate to work with Soulful Sheena again!
Tanya M.Travel customer
As this was my first book, Allison was an absolute dream to work with. She was very responsive in communicating and she nailed the tone and audience that I was going for with my book. I will definitely be reaching out to her again for future books.
William W.Cookbooks customer
I was so happy that the writer struck the right voice for the book right from the beginning. It is so well-written and engaging - I was very pleased!
Kathleen B.History customer
This was my first time working with Scottie and I can't express how much I value this collaboration with him. He is patient, listens and gets what I want just on the first try and extremely collaborative, which made working on this project so much fun! If you're looking for a collaborative writer to work with for your project, I would highly recommend working with Scottie, coz I would look for him again!
Stephanie Y.Sports and outdoors customer
I am in awe of Emma and what an extraordinary writer and communicator she is. This was my first time on this platform as well as working with a ghostwriter and her patience, professionalism and quality of writer are jaw-dropping. I have already begun talks with her for future projects. Really happy to work with her!
Joey T.Humor and entertainment customer
Wonderful feedback throughout the book's progression. Clarice kept me updated on any challenges and provided wonderful recommendations to ensure that the book was easy to understand and flowed extremely smoothly. Thank you!
Kyndall B.Politics customer

Common questions

How much does a non-fiction ghostwriter cost?

TUW's standard non-fiction ghostwriting prices range from $4.13 to $6.60 per 100 words. A 50,000-word book costs $2,065 with Rising, $2,430 with Urban, $2,680 with Top, $2,805 with Premium or $3,300 with Finance & Tech. Every price includes Essential Editing, which covers copy editing and proofreading.

Which non-fiction writer level should I choose?

Rising writers are new to TUW and have passed vetting and training, while Urban writers are up-and-coming and produce good quality work. Top writers produce consistent, high-quality work, and Premium has TUW's highest-performing writers. Rising and Urban are available only for order-form niches. Choose Finance & Tech for business, money, finance, computers and technology.

Can a non-fiction ghostwriter include images?

Yes, standard book-writing orders include up to 10 royalty-free images with Top and up to 20 with Premium or Finance & Tech. Images are optional, and your writer adds them at no extra cost. Rising and Urban do not include images.

How do revisions work?

Rising includes 1 revision round, Urban includes 2, Top includes 3, and Premium and Finance & Tech include 4. Revision rounds stay within the approved outline. When your manuscript arrives, highlight text and leave comments for your writer to revise.

Who owns the book a ghostwriter writes?

You own all delivered content and keep all copyrights. Every freelancer signs away their rights to the work they deliver, so you can publish under your own name. Every manuscript also comes with an originality report.

How long does it take to have a non-fiction book written?

Once a writer is assigned, your expected delivery date appears in the platform. Use the delivery estimator to help plan your timing.

Do business or technology books need a specific writer level?

Yes, all business, money, finance, computers and technology projects must use Finance & Tech. This level provides specialist writers at $6.60 per 100 words. It includes 4 revision rounds, up to 20 optional royalty-free images and Essential Editing.

Tell us about your non-fiction book

Post your project for free, chat with applicants and choose your writer before paying.

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