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Stephen B.

Book Ghostwriter | Developmental & Line Editor | Proofreader

I provide end-to-end book writing services and comprehensive manuscript editing to help independent authors position their books for success on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Whether you need a dedicated manuscript writer to build your book from scratch or a structural guide to fix your pacing, I ensure your unique voice shines through. Are you looking to hire a professional ghostwriter to transform your ideas, outlines, or memories into a powerful book? Or do you have a finished manuscript that needs a meticulous developmental editor to make it market-ready? I edited and served as a consulting ghostwriter on Ken Banks's memoir, Pursuit of Purpose, and I regularly edit for the Middletown Book Club, polishing books for successful independent authors. 🖋️ HOW I CAN HELP YOU Book Ghostwriting & Ebook Writing I turn your raw concepts, voice notes, or rough chapter outlines into a fully written, engaging book. From initial character mapping to the final page, I handle the heavy lifting of drafting while keeping the book 100% yours. Developmental Editing & Manuscript Assessment I read your manuscript as a cohesive book and analyze plot structure, pacing, tension, and character arcs. You receive in-line comments, a detailed editorial letter, and a clear, prioritized revision plan. Line Editing, Copy Editing, & Proofreading I refine your prose for clear sentences, consistent style, and clean grammar. All edits use Track Changes, so you keep full creative control. KDP & IngramSpark Formatting I design print-ready interiors and Kindle files (via Word or Adobe InDesign), setting up precise trim sizes, margins, headers, and chapter styling for a professional launch. 📈 GENRES I SPECIALIZE IN • Fiction & Memoir: Romance, mystery, historical fiction, family drama, and autobiographies. I master plot structure, stakes, and continuity. • Nonfiction: Self-help, business, personal finance, psychology, and Christian inspirational books. I ensure your main idea is clear and every chapter delivers value. 🚀 MY APPROACH The book stays yours. I do not overwrite your voice or push an outside vision. My job is to see what you cannot see after months of staring at the same draft, and give you clear, actionable steps to a finished bestseller. 🎓 CREDENTIALS • MA in Literature – University of Ibadan • BA in Linguistics – Obafemi Awolowo University • Certified in Developmental Editing (Excelt) & KDP Formatting (Udemy) Send over your first chapter, a book synopsis, or your rough core idea. Tell me your goals, and I will reply with an honest analysis of what your book needs to succeed.

🇳🇬Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria$37/hr100% JSS4.96 (9)Since Dec 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$774

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#59,428 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,374 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$950

Last 6 months: $4.6k

World#44,315 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#953 / 13.8k
Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $12k

World#181,425 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#3,419 / 13.8k
Per project
$601

$516 in the last 6 months

World#166,054 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#3,496 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
9
78% fixed22% hourly
World#21,107 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,418 / 13.8k
Projects in all
20

Across 21 contracts

90% fixed10% hourly
World#133,449 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,077 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$12.1k+$950 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11.0k$11.5k$12.0k$12.5kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 8% in Creative Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #6Autobiography44 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #2Top 14%
  2. #18Memoir86 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #4Top 21%
  3. #29Self-Help216 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #4Top 13%
  4. #35Nonfiction Writing299 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #7Top 12%
  5. #38Manuscript258 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #6Top 15%
  6. #39Book Review457 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #8Top 9%
  7. #48Novel437 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #6Top 11%
  8. #120Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #13Top 11%