Can I Hire Someone to Write My Book?
By Jim Morris ยท Updated
Yes. It's common and it's legitimate. Plenty of books by executives, athletes, pastors, and founders were written with professional help. The ideas and the stories are yours; the writer helps get them onto the page. Getting help with book writing and publishing still leaves you at the center of your book.
Ghostwriting vs. co-writing in book writing and publishing
With ghostwriting, the writer isn't credited and the book is presented as yours. With collaborative writing, the writer may be named, often as "with" on the cover. The work is basically the same. It's a question of credit, and you decide.
How does the process work?
It usually goes like this:
- A first call to talk about the book and whether it's a fit
- Recorded interviews where you tell the stories and explain the ideas
- An outline you approve
- Chapter drafts written in your voice, revised with your notes
- Editing, design, and publishing
Will it still be my book?
Yes. It's your experience, your opinions, your voice, and your approval on every page. At Human Touch Publishing you keep ownership of the book and your intellectual property, and all of the royalties.
Is it honest to put my name on it?
Most readers know public figures work with writers. What matters is that the book says what you believe and tells the truth about your experience. That part can't be outsourced, and it isn't.
Straight answers
How much of my time does it take?
Usually a few hours of interviews spread over several weeks, plus time to read drafts.
What if I've already started writing?
Good. Existing pages, talks, and notes all go into the book and can save time.
About Human Touch Publishing
Plenty of our authors never planned to write a book themselves, and that is exactly what our writers are here for. Human Touch Publishing is a book writing and publishing company in Nashville, and we work with experts all over the country. Real writers and editors help you take your book from idea through writing, editing, design, publishing and launch, and you keep all your rights and royalties. If you want to talk through your book, book a call with Jim.