Ghostwriting for Wellness & Memoir | Deborah Holmen
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Non-fiction Medical Journey Book Ghostwriter for Hire: Bring your non-fiction book to life

  • Your unique take on doctor-patient relations, life-changing medical diagnoses, or weight loss could revolutionize the way healthcare operates

  • You are ready to expand onto a national stage, but you need a platform…

  • After a successful career,or career makeover, you’ve got some great stories to tell…​

Publishing a book on doctor-patient relations, a traumatic medical diagnoses, or even weight loss can be tremendously beneficial for you, and your practice.

It can:

  • Position you as an authority or thought leader in your field

  • Catapult you into public view

  • Increase opportunities for public speaking and media appearances

  • Expand the reach of your practice into new markets

  • Sell a product or service

  • Strengthen your brand and professional identity, which is particularly helpful in times of change

You’ve got good reasons to write a book, but can you really afford to take so many hours away from your career to work on a long and complex project?

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It may be time to hire a business ghostwriter to get the job done now and done right.

Portrait of Deborah Holmen, author

As an experienced ghostwriter specializing in the health and wellness industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to your non-fiction Medical Journey book project.

 

With a deep understanding of various content specialties, including Alternative Medicine, Biohacking, Epigenetics, Functional Medicine, Genomics, Gut Microbiome, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Neuroscience, and Women's Health and Wellness, I can help you craft a compelling narrative that resonates with your target audience.

 

My services are particularly beneficial for medical professionals, researchers, nutritionists, fitness experts, and holistic health practitioners who want to share their insights and experiences but may lack the time or writing expertise to do so effectively.

 

By hiring a ghostwriter like myself, you can focus on your practice or research while still reaping the benefits of authorship. A well-written book can establish you as an authority in your field, enhance your professional credibility, open doors to speaking engagements and media appearances, and potentially attract new patients or clients.

 

Whether you're looking to document groundbreaking research, share patient success stories, or provide guidance on achieving optimal health, I can help you transform your ideas and expertise into a polished, engaging book that makes a lasting impact in the medical and wellness community.

What a Medical Journey Book Ghostwriter Can Do for You

You have the vision, compelling stories, and transformative experiences. These are what make your Medical Journey book uniquely yours, even if it was technically written by someone else.

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By working with an experienced ghostwriter specializing in medical and health-related topics, you can ensure your name is attached to a high-quality product that meets your expectations and fulfills your vision.

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When you work with a medical journey ghostwriter, you can choose the level of service you want, from help with initial research and organizing to initial formatting for submission to a literary agent or publishing house, to the heavy lifting of writing and revisions.

 

Here are some common ghostwriting services you may request from me:

  • Interviewing you and others who will appear in your book

  • Gathering supporting documents

  • Researching factual details

  • Organizing materials and creating an outline

  • Preparing a book proposal to help you find an agent or publisher

  • Writing original content with an authoritative and authentic voice and a tone that speaks to your intended audience

  • Editing and proofreading to ensure your manuscript is grammatically perfect

  • Making revisions based upon your feedback

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By collaborating with a skilled ghostwriter, you can pivot your medical journey into a compelling narrative that educates, inspires, and resonates with readers, all while maintaining your professional voice and vision.

Content Specialties

Alternative Medicine
Biohacking
Biotechnology
Diets
Epigenetics
Food Industry
Functional Medicine
Genomics
Gut Microbiome

Integrative Medicine-various practices
Lifestyle

Mental Health
Mindfulness
Natural living
Neuroscience
Specified Health & Wellness
Spiritual practices
Women's Health and Wellness

Personal medical journey
Medical innovation stories
Spiritual Journey stories
Near Death Experience  (NDE) stories


 

Ghostwriting Pricing

Full-length books start at $45,000

I offer competitive professional pricing that reflects my extensive experience in non-fiction projects with high-profile clients.

 

What's Included:

  • My lawyer will create a work-for-hire contract with industry standards and negotiate pricing, timeline, and actionables.

  • Outline development with detailed chapter development schematic

  • Schedule and conduct necessary Interviews 

  • Research based on current peer-reviewed studies with citations to enhance credibility.

  • Manuscript drafting and writing

  • Final copy editing, first revision

  • Publishing navigation assistance

  • Small Upcharge for formatting for print, ePub, MOBI

  • Amazon or website bio and book synopsis

 

Personal Touch, Professional Results

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Unlike large companies, I work directly with each client. This close professional relationship allows me to give your project the time, attention, creativity, and flexibility required to bring your ideas to life.

 

No Royalties as a Ghostwriter: I do not receive any royalties or future compensation from the income your manuscript generates.

 

Credited Collaboration ("As Told To" / "With" Deborah Holmen)

Want my name on the cover with yours? I take on a small number of credited collaborations each year, and they carry a higher bar than ghostwriting because I'm putting my name and reputation on the book.

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To be considered, you'll need either:

  • A literary agent or a traditional publishing contract, or

  • A strong, established platform ~ a real audience that will move books (engaged email list, media reach, speaking, or following).

I don't work for royalties alone. A royalty share, when it's part of a deal, sits on top of a base fee ~ never instead of one. The writing gets paid for whether or not the book sells.

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Have representation or a platform? Let's talk.

 

Payment Structure

Your investment is divided into four installments across the life of the project, so cost always tracks progress and you know exactly what each payment delivers.

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  • Installment 1 — 30%, due at signing. This reserves your place on my calendar and begins the work: discovery interviews, research, voice study, and a complete chapter-by-chapter outline for your approval. Nothing gets written until we both agree on the blueprint.

  • Installment 2 — at outline approval. Greenlights the drafting phase, where your material becomes full chapters.

  • Installment 3 — at first-draft delivery. Due when the complete manuscript is in your hands for review.

  • Installment 4 — at completion. Due when revisions are finished and the final, polished manuscript is delivered.

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The remaining 70% is divided across Installments 2 through 4. Exact percentages are flexible and set in your contract.

Timeline. Most books take three to five months to write. The full collaboration, from discovery through final revisions, typically takes four to ten months. Two things set the pace, and both are largely in your hands: your subject-matter experts' availability for interviews, and how quickly and cleanly you return edits at each round. Clients who turn revisions around promptly and decisively finish sooner.

Every figure here is a starting point. Final amounts, milestones, and schedule are negotiated and documented in your contract.

 

Project Timeline

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Each project is unique and requires a customized timeline. There are no limits to the time spent on:

  • Discussions

  • Interviews

  • Writing

  • Editing

 

Typical project duration: 3-6 months

Note: The timeline can be shorter or longer, depending on specific project needs, book length, required research, scheduling expert interviews, and your availability.

 

Why Choose Me?

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  • Direct collaboration with an experienced ghostwriter

  • Flexible, personalized approach

  • Transparent pricing without hidden fees

  • Commitment to bringing your vision to life

  • 20 years of experience working with the publishing industry

  • Authored books, regional magazines, blogs, vlog scripting, industry standards in formatting, and agent queries

 

Ready to start your writing journey? Contact me today for a consultation!

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