Ghostwriting for Authors, Leaders and Public Thinkers
Books shaped to carry meaning and endure beyond the moment.
If you believe your story deserves to be told with care and empathy, you are in the right place.
I approach narrative as a vocation. Over the past fifteen years, I have conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews and authored five books, published and presented across Ukraine, Norway, Austria and Germany. Leaders, public figures and changemakers have entrusted me with their most personal experiences. Together, we have created work that matters.
Throughout my career, I have worked at both ends of the human experience – interviewing presidents and political leaders, while also telling the stories of those who have survived war, violence and profound loss. This work has taught me the importance of trust and responsibility in storytelling. It shapes the way I work today.
My strength lies in transforming complexity into depth, uncovering the essential story beneath public roles, achievement and crisis. I work with empathy and facts, bringing experience into structure and insight into lasting work.
A serious book does more than inform. It transforms and endures.
Who I Work With
I collaborate with authors, leaders and public voices who feel the weight of their experience and wish to shape it into lasting work.
Our work begins with trust. It requires time, honesty and the willingness to think carefully.
Not every story needs a book. But some do.
A book is never “content”
For me, a book is never content.
It is a strategic, intentional work of authorship.
A book carries responsibility. It reflects how you think, what you value, and how you wish to be understood.
What a Book Makes Possible
A book sets you apart by holding your vision, lived experience, and intellectual authority in a form that endures. It invites the reader into your inner world with clarity and purpose, allowing another life to be understood, remembered, and carried forward.
The right book lingers.
It sharpens perspective, restores meaning, and often stays with a reader long after it is finished, sometimes for a lifetime.
This is the calibre of work I create in close partnership with you: thoughtful, precise, and unmistakably true to your voice.
Non-Fiction & Memoir Ghostwriting
I work across a focused range of long-form non-fiction:
- Memoir
- Leadership & Expertise Non-Fiction
- Non-Fiction for Public Thinkers
- Cultural &HistoricalNon-Fiction
- Editorial & Manuscript Development
The Ghostwriting Process
1. Discovery Conversation (30 minutes, confidential)
We begin with a focused, confidential conversation to understand your intent, scope, and expectations and to determine whether we are the right fit to work together.
2. Strategic Narrative Session
We define the intellectual and narrative foundation of your book – your positioning, core message, audience, and direction. Following this, I develop a clear chapter-by-chapter structure that gives the project both clarity and momentum.
3. In-Depth Interviews & Manuscript Development
Once the structure is agreed, we move into a series of in-depth conversations. These sessions are designed to draw out your experiences, insights, and perspective in detail. The manuscript is then developed in stages, with chapters shared progressively for your review.
4. Refinement & Final Manuscript
Once the interview stage is complete, the full manuscript is presented for your review. This is the final stage to refine and adjust the work, ensuring it fully reflects your voice and vision before moving forward to publication.
How much does ghostwriting cost?
Each book is unique. Book-length ghostwriting engagements begin at $16,000 USD (approximately €15,000), depending on scope, length, research depth, interview time, and narrative complexity. I accept a limited number of projects each year to ensure focus, depth and quality.
Can I engage you for part of a manuscript?
Yes. I work selectively on structure, manuscript refinement, voice alignment, narrative strategy, and editorial mentorship for authors who already have material in progress.
How much of my time will this require?
Less than most people expect. The process is personal and attentive, yet designed to fit smoothly around demanding schedules. Most projects involve focused interviews and clearly defined review points. I recommend setting aside a two-hour block per week for interviews.
How do we begin?
We begin with a private consultation to confirm alignment and direction.
Serious work requires care and trust
If this resonates, we can begin with a focused conversation.