Your story deserves to be told

Expert ghostwriting services for books and for business

Imagine the story you always wanted to write told in the most powerful and seductive way possible, making your life’s adventure an inspiration to others.

Meet Your Ghostwriter

The Ghosting Company’s Lead Writer, Ashley Stokes has twenty-five years’ writing and publishing experience. He went to the University of Oxford, has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and has authored many books. Ashley specialises in ghostwriting non-fiction, fiction, autobiography and commercial, business-minded books.

Ashley Stokes

Lead Writer

Ghostwriter Services

My creative process and storytelling tools will realise your project, whatever the genre or the intended readership, whatever type of book it is. Whether you have a vague outline or a detailed plan, I’ll be able to write your book in your voice, so it truly sings on the page.

non-fiction Ghostwriting

How we will write your history, biography or true story

Ghostwriting for Creative Projects

Ghostwriting services for arty, quirky or niche activities

Ghostwriting for Celebrities

How we will write your story if
you’re famous already

Novel/Fiction Ghostwriting

How we will write that novel you always dreamed of writing

Autobiography Ghostwriting

How we will write the story of your life or your greatest achievement or adventure

Business Book Ghostwriting

Ghostwriting services for business communication, ideas and philosophies

If you have an idea, we have a book

I’ll help you turn the story you always wanted to write into the book everyone wants to read. But I am different from other ghostwriting services in that I take a rough idea through a unique creative process, from draft, to pitch, to publication. If you’re a time-strapped professional struggling with the miserable prospect that your great story will remain untold, I’ll provide the skills to speed up the process, realise your vision and speak with your voice.

  • I listen; I’ll take the time to get to know you and your project
  • I want to tell your story, I am your pen
  • I am a master of language, narrative and story structure
  • I am interested in everything. Ideas are my high-octane fuel

I'll be your ghost

My storytelling instincts and creative process, honed over twenty-five years, will transform the raw materials of your story into a focused, timeless and pitcheable book.

Ashley Stokes, your ghostwriter:

  • I have over twenty-five years experience in writing and books
  • I can not only see the book in your idea, I know how to design and write it
  • I will create a productive and relaxed atmosphere around our project
  • As a former publisher, I have a proven track record in project management
  • I am a published writer, MA in Creative Writing, lecturer, editor, mentor and copywriter
  • Interested in everything, I will make your story unforgettable.

Ghostwriting your book: How it works

This is how I write for you:

We will spend time getting to know each other while finding the spine of your story. Together, we will work out a plan for the book that provides a route map for the first draft. Then we’ll continue with regular interviews chapter by chapter, draft by draft until the book is finished to your satisfaction. I’ll even write a pitch document and help you find an agent.

The ghosting process plan

This is where I take the raw material of your dream and work out how to turn it into something special. This collaborative part of the process is a lot of fun.

This is where it gets strategic. I’ll draw on my instincts for story shape to find the best techniques to tell your story in the most compelling way possible.

Once we have a draft, we’ll hone and perfect it twice until it’s in the best shape possible and ready to show.

What my clients say

“Working with Ashley was the best decision I made. He is a phenomenal ghostwriter who really captured the mood for my book perfectly. He is very easy to communicate with and is meticulous with details, as well as giving helpful feedback throughout the process. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Ashley for making my book a reality!”
“Ashley has ghost written two historical fiction books for me. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. Infinite patience. Sticks to deadlines. A way with words. Above all, a keen sense of humour!”
"Ashley Stokes’ understanding of the craft of writing is unrivalled. He is sensitively attuned to what makes a good and compelling story, a skill he has developed working with hundreds of writers over many years. I am privileged to have seen this skill in action firsthand. I recommend him unreservedly."
Aki SchilzThe Literary Consultancy

If you’re inspired to tell your story, we need to talk.

Ghostwriting FAQ

I have a PDF booklet brimming with examples and extracts plucked from the best of my fiction, non-fiction and creative copy work. Just email enquiries@theghostingcompany.com and I’ll send you one straight back.

Each project is costed individually based on how much time it is expected to take, how long the book is approximately and a few other considerations and extras. I also have a day rate for additional work. Let’s have a chat and I’ll draw up a quote specific to your project.

The first step in finding a publisher is to write a publishable book, but I can certainly give you an extra boost, too. If you would like me to, I can draw up a concise yet high-impact pitch and prospectus document that you can send to agents or publishers. I do also have some industry contacts I can steer you towards.

I will spend some time getting to know you and your project, I’ll draw up a treatment, we’ll have regular catch-ups and assessments and I’ll write 2-3 drafts of your book, connecting with you all the way.

I specialise in all types of non-fiction and memoir and am especially interested in history, politics, economics, art and culture. For fiction, I can tackle general-literary, SF, crime, historical, thriller and horror. But: just ask. I should be able to help or point you in the right direction.