You have a story to tell.
My job is to help you tell it.
Oxford-educated graduate who has helped 35+ business leaders, lawyers, surgeons, and founders turn their expertise into books.
”As an author of six business books, including Vivid Vision, I can say Tim is easily the best writer I’ve ever worked with. His excitement about my project The Second In Command, his level of detail, his deep questions for me during the process, and his really caring about me writing a great book took this project to the next level. It’s by far the best book and most important one I’ve ever written.”
- Cameron Herold, the “CEO Whisperer,” author of Second In Command, Vivid Vision, Miracle Morning For Entrepreneurs and three more bestselling books
You've spent years solving problems, building your expertise, and gathering wisdom worth sharing.
Perhaps you've had a book in mind for some time. But writing a book is a serious undertaking. Finding the time, creating the structure and turning everything in your head into 60,000 coherent words is another job entirely.
That's where I come in.
I work closely with you to understand your ideas, experience and voice, then turn them into a book that is engaging and authoritative and, most importantly, feels like it came from you.
The Process
Step 1:
We talk about what you want to achieve with your book: who you want to read it, how it will help them, and why you’re the person to help them.
Step 2:
We figure out the high-level contents and break them down into rough chapters.
Step 3:
We add detail and structure to the
chapter outlines.
Step 4:
We talk about each chapter in detail, and the transcripts of our conversations give me the material to write the book.
Books I've helped bring to life
“Tim Cooke is the absolute master of his craft. Thanks to his storytelling expertise, our book didn't only get published. It became an Amazon #1 bestseller, a milestone we never could have imagined. Tim is the secret ingredient to a truly extraordinary book" - Kelly Kimball, co-author Revolution Road Trip
What the author says:What readers say:"Revolution Road Trip is an entertaining, enlightening, and fast-moving piece of nonfiction" – Amy Lynn, Amazon reviewer
"Collaboration can be tricky unless the collaborators gel, and Tim and I certainly did, bringing together surgical expertise on one hand and highly skilled writing on the other" - Rob Whitfield, MD, author of Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness
What the author says:"The job of writing a book is a daunting task made much easier with the guidance of a seasoned professional" - Brad Zimmerman, author The Great Engagement
What the author says:What readers say:"Reading this book will help you make a difference in the lives of the people you live with, work with, and care about!"
- Ken Blanchard, author The One Minute Manager
What can a book do for you?
Establish authority
Earn trust by positioning yourself as a credible expert in your field.
Deepen connections
Use storytelling to connect deeply with your readers and create a meaningful bond.
Create a lasting legacy
Unlike other forms of marketing, a book remains a tangible, long-lasting asset that continues to attract new readers and potential clients.
Grow your profile
Gain invitations to give talks and appear on podcasts.
Strengthen your brand
Turn your knowledge into a lasting asset that demonstrates your expertise to a wider audience.
Win new business
Your book is a powerful calling card that attracts potential clients who relate to your wisdom and want to work with you.
Your Questions, Answered
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Even if writing comes easily to you, writing a book is hard. If writing doesn’t come easily, it’s almost impossible.
Just because you’re not a natural writer doesn’t mean your ideas, stories and wisdom aren’t worth sharing. You just need help to write them down. A ghostwriter translates that idea at the back of your mind into a structure that will work for a book. Then you write it … together.
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I’ve ghostwritten memoirs, thought leadership, social studies and business history. I’ve covered subjects including:
• transformational leadership
• management consultancy
• personal development
• business culture
• family history
• marketing
• personal finance
• resort development
• real estate
I’ve helped all sorts of people write their book … perhaps you’re next.
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It depends on the project. Some books are more complicated than others. Some authors want the ghostwriter to do more work, and some want them to work faster.
My fees range from $55,000 to $75,000 for a 50,000-word book.
For comparison, Forbes Magazine in June 2023 reported that the average for a standard 50,000-word business book is $75,000.
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That depends on how long you want it to take and much time you have available for the project. The more time you have available, the faster the process.
The overall process usually takes around nine to twelve months, from the initial calls to the printed book. Some books take far longer. Others take far less time. If the author has a particular deadline, it might be possible to write and print a book within six months - but I do charge a premium fee for such a short turnaround.
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Authors often know things but don’t have time to research them. They show up on calls and say, ‘I’ll have to think about this some more’ or ‘I need to do some more research’. No worries. I can do both of those things for you, the thinking and the research.
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For a collaboration to work, the author and the ghostwriter need to get along so they can develop a relationship based on trust and honesty. It usually becomes apparent on the introductory phone call whether this is likely or not, so you can decide then if I’m the right ghostwriter for you.
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No, I only do the writing. But I can point you in the direction of trusted publishing professionals who will take your book through the design and production stages, and help with promotion and marketing. The ballpark costs of getting from a final manuscript to a printed book range from $10,000–$20,000.
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I started helping authors when I was an editor. I’d ask them to add more information on a particular subject, and they’d ask me to write something myself. But to make it sound like them. I wrote passages, then chapters, then whole books. I discovered that writing in other people’s voices was my superpower. I also discovered that I loved being of service to authors who didn’t find it as easy to write things as I did. I loved helping them create the books they had in their minds. So I made it my profession.
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Been there, done that. Like every other writer, I’ve got a half-finished novel in my desk drawer. I’m content with the idea that it’ll stay there until someone clears the house after I’ve gone. When it’ll go in the skip.
I’m far happier helping authors spread wisdom and insight that I know will help more people. Writing a book with or as someone else is more challenging than writing a book as yourself. For me, that makes it fun. (Weird, I know.)