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Which do you need?

Ghostwriter vs
writing coach

Both can help you finish a book. The right choice depends on how much time you have and how much of the writing you want to do yourself.

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How they compare

Ghostwriter
Writing coach
Who writes
The ghostwriter
You
Your time
10–20 hours of interviews
Hundreds of hours writing
Speed
Four to eight months
Depends on your pace
Cost
Higher, fixed quote
Lower, often hourly
Best for
Busy experts, memoirs, business books
Writers who want to learn the craft
Our advice

Choosing the right route

If you want to become a writer, a coach is the better investment. You will learn structure, voice and revision and own every word.

If you want the book finished and you have a story or expertise to share, a ghostwriter is faster and more reliable. Many of our clients start with a coach, then hire a ghostwriter once they realize how much time a full manuscript takes.

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