Yourstory,writtenbythebestinthebusiness.
Work with bestselling authors, editors, and publishing strategists to turn your story, expertise, or idea into a book worth putting your name on.
Every great book begins as a story only you can tell.
Our bestselling ghostwriters, editors, and publishing strategists exist to turn your raw material into a book you are proud to sign, with complete confidentiality and full credit to you.
Ghostwriting for every kind of book.
Comprehensive ghostwriting services.
A white-glove experience built around your book, your timeline, and your goals.
- 01Book positioning, tone, and style development
- 02Content architecture and chapter structure
- 03Full manuscript writing in your voice
- 04Unlimited rounds of structural revision
- 05Professional line editing
- 06Copy editing and proofreading
- 07Cultural accuracy and sensitivity review
- 08Beta reader testing and feedback synthesis
- 09Book proposal development
- 10Bestseller list strategy
- 11Literary agent introductions
- 12Traditional and hybrid publishing navigation
How your book comes to life.
We tailor this process to every author. Here is what a typical engagement looks like, from first call to finished manuscript.
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Complimentary consultation
Before any commitment, we get to know you and your book and map out the strategy most likely to reach your publishing goals.
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Preparation and research
Your team reviews existing material and guides you through a questionnaire that sharpens your concept and your readers.
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Meet your book team
You are introduced to your editor, ghostwriter, and project lead, the people who stay with you from outline to final page.
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Strategy and outlining
Working sessions build a detailed manuscript outline and a publishing strategy before a single chapter is drafted.
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Writing the manuscript
We begin with the opening chapters to lock in your voice and vision, then expand into the rest of the book.
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Ongoing review and revision
The manuscript develops section by section, with regular check-ins so you can weigh in before we move forward.
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Beta reader feedback
Optional feedback from readers in your target audience gives real data on what lands and what needs work.
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Final editorial pass
Line editing, sensitivity review, and copy editing bring the manuscript up to publishing-industry standards.
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Finding your book's best home
We pursue traditional publishers, hybrid partners, or a polished self-publishing launch, whichever fits your goals.
The people behind your book.
Bestselling writers, former publishing executives, and editors who have shaped titles for the world's leading houses.
Eleanor Voss
Eleanor founded Story & Sterling after more than a decade writing books for entrepreneurs, executives, and first-time authors who had a story worth telling but no time to write it themselves. She's ghostwritten across memoir, business, and narrative nonfiction, and started the agency to give authors the full team a serious book deserves — not just a single freelancer. She still personally reviews every manuscript before it reaches a client.
Marcus Bellweather
Marcus spent years editing for traditional publishing houses before moving into agency work, overseeing editorial quality across every genre Story & Sterling touches. He's especially drawn to structural editing — helping a manuscript find its shape before a single line is polished. He leads the editorial team and signs off on every book before it's considered client-ready.
Whitney Carter
Whitney's background is in acquisitions, where she developed an eye for what makes a manuscript stand out to agents and readers alike. She specializes in positioning — helping authors sharpen the angle and audience of their book long before it goes to market. Clients often bring her in early, when a project is still finding its shape.
Trusted by authors with a story to tell.
Story & Sterling took twenty years of stories I never thought I could put on paper and turned them into a book I'm prouder of than anything else I've built.
The team didn't just write my book — they understood my voice, my industry, and exactly what my readers needed to hear.
From our first call to holding the finished hardcover, every part of the process felt like it was in expert hands.
A different kind of ghostwriting team.
White-glove service
Built for authors and professionals who expect excellence in craft, communication, and results.
Bestselling writers and editors
Your book is shaped by writers and editors with real bestseller credits, not a generalist content team.
Agent and publisher access
Our in-house team includes former acquisitions editors with direct relationships across the industry.
Collaborative and personal
Every author and every book is different. We build a plan around your goals, never a fixed package.
In-house publishing expertise
Work directly with former publishing executives who have built titles from concept to bestseller list.
Full publishing navigation
We guide you through every step after the manuscript: traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing.
Human-written. Always.
We never use AI to generate original manuscript content. Every page is written and edited by a person who has listened to you and made deliberate craft decisions on your behalf.
Ghostwriting questions, answered.
What should I consider when choosing a ghostwriter?
Pricing structure, who owns the rights to the finished manuscript, how much creative control you'll retain, and whether you're working with an individual freelancer or a full editorial team all matter. We're happy to walk through each of these on a consultation call.
What does the ghostwriting process typically look like?
Most projects follow the nine stages outlined above, from a free consultation through final editorial revisions and publishing navigation — though we tailor the process to your book and timeline.
Do I have to use every service in a package?
No. If you don't need beta reader testing or publishing navigation, for example, we'll scope and price the engagement around only what you need.
Will the ghostwriter be credited, or am I the sole author?
You retain full public credit as the author. Ghostwriting engagements are confidential by default, and we're glad to sign an NDA before any work begins.
How long does it take to ghostwrite a book?
A typical 50,000–70,000 word manuscript takes roughly four to nine months, depending on scope and how much source material you already have. Expedited timelines are available.
Is ghostwriting ethical?
Yes. The ideas, stories, and expertise are yours — a ghostwriter simply helps you express them with more craft and structure than you may have time to develop alone.
Can I include material I've already written?
Absolutely. We incorporate existing drafts, notes, interviews, or outlines, which can also reduce the overall cost of the project.
How much involvement will I need to have?
As much or as little as you'd like. Some authors prefer weekly interviews; others hand off detailed notes and review drafts periodically. You always retain final approval.
What if the pairing with my ghostwriter isn't working?
We can adjust the approach or reassign you to a different writer at no additional charge — the goal is a book that sounds like you.
Do you help with publishing once the manuscript is done?
Yes. Depending on your goals, we can pursue traditional publishers and literary agents on your behalf, or guide you through hybrid and self-publishing options.
Isyourbookthenextbestseller?
There is only one way to find out. Schedule a consultation and let's talk about the book only you can write.