A ghostwriter helps turn your ideas, stories, or research into a finished, professional manuscript or screenplay - written in your voice and tailored to your goals. We handle structure, prose, pacing, and polish while you remain the credited author.

In short: you bring the vision, we bring the craft.

Not unless you choose to tell them.
All work through The Paperback Writer Bureau is covered by a full confidentiality agreement (NDA).
Your name appears on the final work - ours does not.
You own the copyright once payment is complete, and we remain invisible.

That’s entirely up to you.
Some clients prefer regular collaboration - interviews, idea sessions, chapter feedback - while others hand over an outline and trust us to handle the rest.
Either way, we’ll ensure the voice, tone, and message feel authentically yours.

Timelines vary depending on the project’s length and complexity:
 

• Full-length novel: typically 4–8 months.

• Screenplay: 2–4 months.

• Non-fiction or memoir: 3–6 months.
  We work in stages - concept, outline, first draft, revisions - so you can see progress and give feedback along the way.

Professional ghostwriting is a serious investment in your story.
Our typical rates start at $30,000–$45,000 for full-length books, and $15,000–$25,000 for screenplays, depending on scope, research, and turnaround. We offer clear milestones and payment schedules so you always know where you stand - no surprises, no fine print.
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You can download a rate card HERE.

Yes. Once the final payment is made, all rights and ownership transfer fully to you.
Until that point, all drafts and intellectual property remain the Bureau’s property.
You’ll own the finished manuscript, screenplay, or book entirely - including all profits, royalties, and publication rights.

Absolutely!

The more detail you have available for us to gain insight into what you want, the easier it will be to get a grasp on your 'writer's voice' and the book inside your head.
Many of our projects begin with client materials: rough chapters, outlines, voice memos, or research notes.
We’ll build on what you’ve already created, refining and restructuring where needed to deliver a cohesive, publishable manuscript.

Before we write a word, we take time to study your voice - your phrasing, rhythm, and intent.
Through recorded interviews, notes, and early chapter samples, we ensure your personality is woven through every page.
Our goal isn’t to replace your voice - it’s to refine and amplify it.

Yes.
We offer self-publishing support, including formatting, cover design, and account setup on Kindle KDP or IngramSpark, plus optional audiobook production guidance.
For traditional publishing, we prepare query letters, synopses, and submission packages for agents or editors.
We’ll help you navigate whichever path best suits your goals.

We respectfully decline any project that involves:

• Illegal or defamatory material

• Overly political projects that require extensive journalistic research 

• Hate speech or extremist content

• Plagiarism or copyright infringement

• Sexual content involving minors

• Unverifiable claims in non-fiction without supporting evidence

We do, however, welcome bold, original, and ambitious projects - fiction or non-fiction - that have something meaningful to say.

We may require you to provide a chain of title for specific projects that relate to life rights or adaptation of existing works.

Yes, we can share samples upon request.
However, because of our confidentiality agreements, we can’t reveal which projects were ghostwritten for which clients. Every sample we provide is for style and tone reference only, and all client identities remain private.

Our standard payment structure is:

• 25% deposit - due upon signing the agreement (non-refundable).

• 50% mid-project payment - due upon delivery of the first full draft.

• 25% final payment - due upon completion and before delivery of final files.

Payments are milestone-based for clarity and fairness. Ownership of the work transfers to you only once full payment is received.

Our goal is always your satisfaction. Each project includes two full rounds of revisions to refine tone, structure, and language.
If after those rounds you’re still not satisfied, we’ll work collaboratively to find a solution - whether that’s additional editing, a tonal recalibration, or a partial payout agreement.
Please note:

• The initial 25% deposit is non-refundable.

• All written material remains the property of The Paperback Writer Bureau until full payment (or an agreed payout) is made.
  This ensures fairness for both parties while maintaining professional integrity.

Not at all. We work with anyone who has a story to tell - first-time authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, or professionals with a message worth sharing.
What matters most is that your story has purpose, and you’re ready to tell it well.

Once your manuscript or screenplay is delivered and paid for in full, it’s entirely yours - including all rights, royalties, and all future profits.
If you’d like to continue with publishing, adaptation, or marketing support, we can discuss optional next-stage packages.

Yes, absolutely.

We regularly collaborate with clients all over the world through Zoom, email, and shared project platforms.
The only requirement is that the project be in English.

Whether you’re based in London, Los Angeles, or Lagos, if your story is in English, we can help bring it to life. Time zones are flexible, stories travel easily.

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I’ve spent over two decades working in storytelling, across film, television, and publishing.

I’ve written or developed more than thirty screenplays and worked in TV and film production for over 20 years, collaborating with brands and studios including Lionsgate, Tourism Australia, and Microsoft.

On the publishing side, I’ve written and self-published more than a hundred novels, some under my own name and others under pen names spanning genres from thriller and literary fiction to romance, comedy, and horror. That breadth of experience means I understand story from every angle, structure, character, rhythm, and audience connection, whether the goal is a screenplay, a novel, or a memoir.

Ghostwriting feels like a natural continuation of that work: taking everything I’ve learned about craft and helping others bring their stories to life with clarity, emotion, and authenticity.

Visit www.nickpollack.com to learn more about my work:

COPYWRITING

NOVELS

PRODUCED SCREENPLAYS

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