Our fiction ghostwriting services turn your story idea into a finished novel, novella, short story collection or series, written in your voice and genre. Tell us the premise, characters and tone, and your ghostwriter develops the plot and writes the manuscript with your approval at each stage.
Select your format or genre below, or tell us about your idea and we will suggest the best fit. For an overview of how ghostwriting works, see our ghostwriting services.
Fiction ghostwriting services by format and genre
Formats
- Novel Writing
- Short Story Writing
- Children's Book Writing
- Picture Book Writing
- Comic Book & Graphic Novel
- Poetry Book Writing
- Screenplay Writing
- Novella Writing
- Serial & Web Fiction
Genres
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Dystopian
- Romance
- Paranormal Romance
- Mystery
- Crime Fiction
- Thriller & Suspense
- Psychological Thriller
- Action & Adventure
- Horror
- Historical Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Magical Realism
- Mythology
- Fable
- Coming-of-Age (Bildungsroman)
- Young Adult & Middle Grade
- Western
- Women's Fiction
- Drama & Tragedy
- Humor & Satire
- Contemporary Romance
- Historical Romance
- Cozy Mystery
- Urban Fantasy
- Epic Fantasy
- Gothic Fiction
- Military Fiction
How we ghostwrite fiction
Good fiction starts with a plan. We begin with a story brief that covers your premise, main characters, setting, tone and ending. From that, your ghostwriter builds an outline, which you review and adjust before any chapters are written. The draft then arrives in stages, so you can steer the story as it develops rather than discovering problems at the end.
Genres and formats we write
Our ghostwriters work across romance, mystery, thriller, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, young adult and more, in formats from short stories to full-length novels and series. Each genre has conventions that readers expect, from the pacing of a thriller to the emotional beats of a romance, and your writer is chosen for experience in yours.
Writing a series
A series needs consistency across books: characters, timelines, world rules and tone. We keep a story reference for your world so every book matches the last, and we can plan the whole series arc before the first book is finished. When your books are ready to publish, matching covers help readers recognise them as one series. See our book design services.
Your story, your control
You own the idea, and you keep creative control. You approve the outline, review each section and ask for changes. The finished novel is published under your name, and it is ready for professional editing and publishing when you are.
Story bible and continuity
Long fiction depends on facts staying stable. A story bible records character details, relationships, places, rules of the world and the timeline. We build one at the start and keep it current as the book grows, so a name, a scar or a date does not change by accident. For series, the bible keeps later books consistent with earlier ones and gives you a record you can hand to any future editor or co-writer.
Finding the right voice
Fiction lives or dies by voice. We read your samples, ask how you want the book to feel and try a short opening in the style you choose. You can adjust tone, humour, heat level and darkness before the full draft begins. Matching the voice early saves rewriting and keeps the story natural from start to finish.
From idea to finished novel
Many authors arrive with a premise and a few scenes. We build an outline, test the shape of the story and plan chapters with you. We then draft in sections, revise on your feedback and prepare the manuscript for editing and publishing. At each stage, you decide what stays. See our genre pages such as romance and mystery.
The stages you review
A fiction project moves through clear checkpoints. First comes the premise and outline, where you approve the shape of the story. Then the opening chapters, where you confirm voice and pace. After that, the draft arrives in sections, with your notes guiding each revision. Finally, the full manuscript is ready for editing. Because you review at each point, surprises are rare, and the book grows in the direction you chose.
Choosing the right fiction format
Fiction comes in many shapes: a full novel, a novella, a short story collection, a screenplay or a series. Each has its own length, pace and publishing route. A novella can be an excellent way to start building readers, and a short collection can work well as a reader magnet. We advise on the format that suits your idea, your readers and your goals, and we plan the story so the form helps it and does not limit it.
Questions about fiction ghostwriting
Can you write in my genre?
We work in most commercial and literary genres. Tell us what you are writing and the books your readers already buy, and we match you with a writer who knows that territory.
How long does it take to ghostwrite a novel?
A full-length novel typically takes several months, depending on word count, complexity and how quickly you review each section. Your quote includes a schedule.
Can I keep my own characters and plot?
Yes. Your ideas are the foundation. The ghostwriter develops them, and you approve each step.
What do I need to provide?
A premise is enough to begin. Characters, setting, comparable books, tone and any scenes you already have in mind all help, and your writer will ask the questions needed to fill the gaps.
Do you write sequels and series?
Yes. We can write a whole series or add new books to an existing one, keeping characters and details consistent.
Will my book be unique?
Yes. Your book is written for you from your brief, not adapted from existing work, and it is published under your name.
Can you write in a genre I have not published before?
Yes. We match you with a writer who knows the genre and the expectations of its readers.
Can I keep control of the plot?
Yes. You approve the outline and every later stage, so the story stays yours.
Do you write series?
Yes. We plan the arc across books and keep continuity from one to the next.
Can I add scenes of my own?
Yes. Send them, and we weave them into the draft so the voice stays consistent.
Can you write under a pen name?
Yes. We can write for a pen name and keep the details private, and we can set up the book and accounts accordingly.
Why authors work with us
- You keep your rights, your royalties and your accounts
- You receive a written scope and a fixed price before any work starts
- You approve every file before it moves to the next step
- One project manager keeps you informed at every stage