Will you write a manuscript for me in exchange for a percentage of the royalties?
No. It's better for both client and writer if there's a clear-cut professional relationship that ends when the project has been completed. All royalties proceeding from the eventual sale of your manuscript or the information it contains - as well as sole ownership of copyright - will belong to you.

How do I know you won't steal my idea and use it yourself?

We won't. We have plenty of ideas of our own. If you are genuinely concerned, however, you can send us a
non-disclosure agreement to sign.

If I have a book ghostwritten, whose name appears on the cover?
Yours, and only yours. We like to think of ourselves as 'writing technicians' who help people to realise their creative potential. You are the author, and your name is the only one that will appear on the cover. What's more, your confidentiality is guaranteed by contract.

I want to write about a very controversial subject - how can I be sure that I won't get in any kind of legal trouble?
Laws vary from country to country and from state to state. If you feel that the subject you want to write about is very controversial, it would be best for you to ask an attorney for advice.

Can you write a manuscript from tape-recordings?

Yes, we can. It may be slightly more costly than working from your notes, but it's perfectly feasible.

Can you send someone to interview me and record the material I want to put in my manuscript?
Certainly. Again, this raises the costs somewhat, but it represents no problem at all.

What is the difference between editing and proofreading?
If your book needs more than just a few adjustments to spelling and grammar, you need an editor. If it's already in an advanced stage of preparation, a proofreader will run through the text and make sure it's free of errors. Submit an extract of your manuscript, and we'll give you a free evaluation of your needs.

Are many books ghost-written?
More than you could ever imagine. Do you really think that all those Hollywood celebrities who bring out their memoirs are also gifted writers? Many actors, business people and ordinary men and women hire ghostwriters to help them put their ideas into words. Sometimes it's because they don't have time to write the books themselves, and sometimes it's because their talents lie elsewhere. In any case, you remain the true author of the book - the inspiration is yours, even if you've hired someone to help you get it onto paper.