Ghostwriting is a professional service where an experienced writer turns your ideas into a complete book in your voice. As one of the professional ghostwriting companies helping new and aspiring authors, Hancock Publishers offers high-quality ghostwriting services designed to make the entire process simple, supportive, and stress-free.
If you’ve ever had a story inside you but felt overwhelmed trying to write it, you’re not alone. Many authors struggle with time, structure, and confidence—which is exactly why our team of professional ghostwriters is here to help.
Hancock Publishers guides you through a clear, step-by-step ghostwriting process—from idea consultation and writer matching to outlining, drafting, revisions, and final manuscript delivery.
This article explains how our process works and what you can expect when working with one of the best ghostwriting agencies for first-time and experienced authors.
Every book begins with an idea—sometimes a fully formed story, and sometimes just a sentence or a spark. At Hancock Publishers, we make it simple to turn that idea into the foundation of your book through our guided idea consultation, the very first stage of our ghostwriting services.
During this consultation, you can share anything you have:
- Notes
- outline
- voice recordings
- story concepts
- or even a rough, unstructured thought
Our professional ghostwriters use this conversation to understand your goals, message, voice, and the emotional impact you want your book to create.
And yes, you can begin with only a rough idea.
Many authors start here, and our team helps shape your concept into a clear direction with a defined audience and purpose.
By the end of this step, you’ll have a strong vision for your book and a clear plan for how our ghostwriting process will bring it to life.
Step 2: Matching You with the Right Ghostwriter
Finding the right ghostwriter is one of the most important steps in creating a book that feels authentically yours. At Hancock Publishers, we follow a structured, multi-step matching process to ensure you’re paired with a writer who truly understands your voice, goals, and genre.
To strengthen the match, we only assign writers who meet strict criteria:
- Minimum 5+ years of professional writing experience
- Background in your book’s genre (memoir, fiction, children book, non-fiction, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to capture an author’s voice
- Successful track record completing long-form manuscripts
- Passed our internal vetting process, which includes writing assessments and interviews
Our ghostwriters collectively cover more than a dozen genres, ensuring we always have someone with the right expertise for your story.
This careful approach ensures your book feels polished, compelling, and true to who you are—without ever losing your unique perspective.
Step 3: Planning and Outlining Your Manuscript
Once your idea is clear, the next step is building a solid structure for your book. At Hancock Publishers, we use our Hancock Outline Framework™—a guided system our professional ghostwriters follow to organize your ideas and map out your book chapter by chapter.
What happens during the outlining stage?
We work with you to shape a detailed chapter-by-chapter plan by:
- defining your core message and themes
- organizing chapters and subtopics
- mapping story arcs or learning arcs
- setting your book’s tone, pacing, and audience direction
- ensuring a smooth, logical flow from start to finish
What makes our outlining process different?
- Your outline is developed by your ghostwriter and reviewed by a senior editor.
- We apply proven story development techniques used in traditional publishing.
- We tailor your structure to your genre—memoir, business, fiction, or self-help.
- Every outline goes through our three-layer clarity check to ensure cohesion.
- Most outlines are completed within 7–10 days, so your project moves quickly.
Do ghostwriters create the outline?
Yes. Your ghostwriter creates the outline with you, then our editorial team refines it for clarity, flow, and reader engagement.
Why is outlining important in ghostwriting?
A strong outline prevents gaps later in the writing process and ensures your manuscript is built on a clear, organized foundation. It also helps us set realistic milestones, giving you a clear roadmap for how your book will take shape.
This stage becomes the blueprint for your entire project—ensuring your ideas translate into a compelling, publish-ready book.
Step 4: Drafting the Manuscript
With your outline complete, your book officially enters the writing stage. At Hancock Publishers, our professional ghostwriters use your interviews, notes, recordings, and outline to begin drafting the manuscript chapter by chapter.
Who writes the manuscript at Hancock Publishers?
Your assigned ghostwriter—an experienced long-form writer specializing in your genre—creates every chapter in your voice and style.
How does the drafting stage work?
We follow the Hancock Drafting Method, our structured approach that includes:
- using your approved outline as the writing blueprint
- incorporating your voice through interview transcripts and writing samples
- building chapters with strong storytelling, clarity, and pacing
- ensuring consistency in tone and message across the entire manuscript
As the chapters come together, you’ll gradually watch your idea transform into a complete book.
How often do authors receive updates?
We provide consistent progress updates—typically every one to two weeks—so you always know how your manuscript is developing.
Each draft pass through an internal quality check to ensure your content is accurate, readable, and aligned with your vision. You stay involved without being overwhelmed by day-to-day writing tasks.
Step 5: Client Feedback and Collaboration
Collaboration is at the heart of our ghostwriting services. When your first draft is ready, we begin a guided feedback stage designed to refine your manuscript with clarity, confidence, and full creative control. At Hancock Publishers, we use our Hancock Collaboration Loop™, a structured review system that helps authors easily share comments and shape the book’s direction.
How does client feedback work at Hancock Publishers?
You receive the draft chapter by chapter (or as a full manuscript—your choice), and you can add comments, request changes, or clarify details. We accept feedback through Google Docs, Word track changes, or recorded notes—whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Do authors get to approve each chapter?
Yes. Every chapter is fully approved by you before we move forward, ensuring your voice and message remain authentic.
How many revision rounds are included?
Our ghostwriting process typically includes two structured revision cycles, allowing you to refine tone, expand ideas, or request adjustments to improve clarity and flow.
After you submit your notes, your ghostwriter revises the manuscript, and our editorial team conducts a final pass to ensure everything aligns with your goals. This collaborative stage ensures your manuscript feels personal, polished, and exactly the way you envisioned it.
Step 6: Revisions and Refinement
After you share your feedback, the revision stage begins. At Hancock Publishers, we use our Hancock Refinement Cycle™, a structured revision process that ensures your manuscript becomes clearer, stronger, and fully aligned with your vision.
What happens during manuscript revisions?
Your ghostwriter revises the draft based on your notes—rewriting sections, improving flow, adding examples, strengthening transitions, and ensuring tone and voice remain consistent from chapter to chapter.
How many revision rounds are included?
Our ghostwriting services include two full revision cycles, giving you ample opportunity to refine your message, expand ideas, and adjust pacing or tone.
Who reviews the revised manuscript?
After your ghostwriter updates the draft, our editorial team conducts a quality review to check clarity, structure, and narrative consistency. This extra layer of oversight ensures your book reads smoothly and professionally.
Revisions may include:
- enhancing clarity or emphasis
- reorganizing sections for better flow
- adding new material such as research, anecdotes, or examples
- tightening language and improving readability
- ensuring every chapter aligns with your book’s purpose
We repeat this refinement process until you feel confident that the manuscript reflects your story, your message, and your voice.
Step 7: Final Manuscript Delivery
After the revision cycles are complete and you’ve approved every chapter, your manuscript is prepared in its polished, final form. At Hancock Publishers, we complete this stage through our Hancock Publishing Prep System™, which ensures your book is professionally structured, fully edited, and ready for the next steps of publishing.
What happens when the manuscript is finished?
We complete a final editorial review, verify consistency in formatting and tone, and prepare your files in publish-ready formats such as Word and PDF.
Is the final manuscript ready for publishing?
Yes. Your manuscript is delivered in a polished, industry-standard format that can move directly into editing, formatting, cover design, or full publication.
Does Hancock Publishers help with publishing?
Absolutely. Beyond ghostwriting services, we offer guidance and support for:
- publishing strategy (self-publishing or traditional)
You receive everything you need to take your book from a finished manuscript to a published title that reaches the audience it deserves.
Why Our Ghostwriting Process Works ?
Authors choose Hancock Publishers because our ghostwriting process is built on structure, expertise, and genuine collaboration. Unlike many ghostwriting companies that use a one-size-fits-all system, we combine personalized attention with professional publishing standards to bring your book to life.
Why choose Hancock Publishers for ghostwriting?
Our approach works because it brings together:
1. Ease and Simplicity
We manage the heavy lifting—research, writing, editing, structuring—so you can focus on sharing your ideas.
2. Professional, Vetted Ghostwriters
Our writers have 5–15+ years of experience, backgrounds in multiple genres, and a proven ability to capture an author’s unique voice.
3. Collaborative Partnership
You are involved at each major milestone—outline, drafts, revisions—ensuring your story stays authentic and aligned with your vision.
4. Editorial Oversight at Every Stage
Each manuscript moves through a multi-layer editorial review, giving you professional-level quality found in traditional publishing.
5. Clear Communication and Support
We provide consistent updates, transparent timelines, and personalized guidance so you never feel lost or unsure.
6. Experience Across Genres
We’ve supported authors in memoirs, business books, self-help, fiction, personal development, and more, tailoring our structure to each genre’s requirements.
These elements work together to ensure your book isn’t just written—it’s written well, thoughtfully crafted, and shaped into a manuscript that truly represents you.
FAQs About Our Ghostwriting Services
Yes. Many authors begin with just a spark or concept. At Hancock Publishers, our professional ghostwriters help you develop your idea into a complete structure and full manuscript.
You do. You retain 100% ownership and full rights, and we work under strict confidentiality agreements and NDAs to keep your information private.
Most projects take 3–6 months, depending on length and complexity. We establish clear milestones at the beginning and keep you updated at every stage.
Absolutely. We study your voice, notes, interviews, and writing samples to ensure the manuscript sounds exactly like you—professional, conversational, or narrative-driven.
We cover a wide range of genres, including:
- memoirs
- business books
- self-help and personal development
- nonfiction guides
- fiction
Each project is matched with a writer who specializes in your genre.
Our ghostwriting services include idea development, outline creation, interviews, chapter drafting, revisions, editorial review, and final manuscript preparation. You receive a publish-ready manuscript with full creative control.
We provide two full revision cycles, giving you plenty of room to refine tone, restructure content, and request detailed changes.
Yes. All projects begin with a confidentiality agreement to protect your ideas, identity, and materials.
You don’t need to choose. We match you with a writer who specializes in your genre, has a strong track record, and can naturally capture your voice. You approve the match before drafting begins.
Yes. Hancock Publishers is a professional ghostwriting and publishing agency with vetted writers, editorial oversight, structured processes, and years of experience supporting authors across multiple genres.
You can move into editing, formatting, cover design, or full publishing support. We help you prepare your book for print, digital release, or a full-scale launch.
Simply schedule your free book consultation to discuss your idea, goals, and timeline. We’ll guide you through the next steps and help you begin the ghostwriting process.
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