What are your writing and ghostwriting credentials?

• I am the credited ghostwriter on the medical memoir, Backbone: The Life and Game-Changing Career of a Spinal Neurosurgeon, by Volker K. H. Sonntag, MD (Lisa Hagan Books, 2017). I collaborate closely with my husband and futurist, Dr. Tom Lombardo, on his multiple books, and co-authored Mind Flight: A Journey into the Future (Xlibris 2011)—a philosophical and personal narrative along the lines of Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
• Projects with doctors have ranged from website content development to blog editing, editing papers submitted to refereed journals and chapters in reference books, and writing and editing book proposals and manuscripts. I have also managed large, multi-author reference books.

What kind of projects do you work on?

• I love both stories and ideas. I edit, write, and rewrite fiction and non-fiction. In any project, what matters is getting into the head of my client, hearing his or her voice, and producing well-written and engaging text.
• Between 2017-2022, I drafted and edited medical reports (non-clinical/toxicology and clinical) and provided copy and content for marketing in the medical field. In my former role in educational management, I  provided content for college reports, VIP speeches, promotional materials, and articles for publication outside the college.

How are you different from other ghostwriters?

• When appropriate, I apply the results of broad research to provide context to your project. I hold a Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities and a Bachelor’s in Spanish and Latin American Studies. My training has equipped me with the ability to listen, identify additional facts needed, interpret meaning, organize content, and produce text in my clients’ voices.
• Unlike many ghostwriters, I have broad experience working with non-native English speakers, enhanced by my background as a teacher of English as a Second Language and my own study of Romance languages and Japanese.

How does ghostwriting work?

• Ghostwriting involves taking your story, message, and/or ideas and turning it into a well-written text. I can work with whatever you can provide: notes, interviews, rough drafts, outlines, audio recordings, slide presentations, etc. I will take your materials, organize them, and produce a manuscript in your words. This process necessarily involves interviews and frequent communication during both the writing and revision phases.

If you ghostwrite my book, will it sound like me?

• The more I can communicate with you, especially in interviews, the more the work will sound like you. A review of any materials you provide will allow me to get a first sense of your distinctive voice and style. Our communication along the way will allow me to develop it.

How long does ghostwriting take?

• The time to complete your project depends on many factors: the quantity and organization of the materials you provide; the time you allow me for interviews and feedback; the amount of research required; and the scope of the desired text. Ghostwriting an entire book will take a minimum of several months to a year.

How much does ghostwriting cost?

• The financial investment you make in your ghostwriting project will depend on the length of the text, the research involved, the division of labor, and other factors mentioned above. Fees vary widely and may be figured by hourly fee or per-project fee. You may mix and match fee structures for different parts of your project. Examples of pricing follow:
  

• Book proposal: $65/hr. or as a flat-fee per project; cost will depend on length and division of labor.

• Rewriting: $65/hr. or at a per-project rate.

• Ghostwriting fees for a book: $65/hr. or per project. Factors influencing cost are mentioned above. Rates are negotiable and payment plans can be discussed. An example of scope and pricing options can be provided.
  
• Transcription: $40 per hour

Is ghostwriting confidential?

• Yes, absolutely. Any information concerning your ghostwriting experience will be kept in strict confidence unless you decide otherwise.

Can I contact past clients to ask about their experience?

• If you email me, I will be happy to provide you with the names of authors for whom I have provided editing and/or ghostwriting services (and who agree to have that information shared).