Work with me and your book will get done

If you have a message or a story that you want to share with your world, I may be able to help you. Here are the services I provide:

• Your book written for you by me
• Developing a plan to get the most from your book
• Coaching and consulting on writing and self  publishing
• Self publish your book for you
• Develop marketing materials / website for your book
• Repackage your material as a workbook, course, or other information product

Have you said any of these things to yourself?

“I have a great idea,
but I can’t seem to get started.”

“I just don’t have the time.”

“I just can’t write!
I can explain something to you,
but I freeze in front of the computer.”

If you can relate to these statements, you’re in good company. It may surprise you to discover that many best selling authors feel the same way.

In fact, what do Sarah Palin and Ted Kennedy have in common? Ghostwriters like myself helped tell their stories, according to a December 1, 2009 online article in the Wall Street Journal. The article also mentions Lee Iacocca, Tatum O’Neal, Ray Charles, Andre Agassi, Robert Shapiro, Aretha Frankilin and many others who have worked with a collaborator to get their message out to the public.

It just makes good sense. Your story can change lives. Your expertise is in demand. You can make a difference, and your book can advance your cause, extend your influence, strengthen your credibility allowing you to reach new audiences, access new opportunities and win new clients. If properly planned, a book can become a valuable added revenue stream. This is too important to leave to chance.

Your book can happen. It can get written. It can get published. It can reach people. It can make a difference. As an experienced author and ghostwriter, I know how to make this happen for you.

As a First Place National Award Winning Writer, I know how to tell your story so people will want to read it. I’ve worked with thousands of clients on all kinds of writing projects over the last twenty-five years. I specialize in Christian inspirational biographies, but I’ve worked on projects ranging from nontoxic architecture to poetry, from novels to food processing microbiology.

 

Your book written for you

• Achievable
• Affordable
• I write it for you
• Multiply your influence
• You gain credibility
• New audiences
• New income
• Your ideas
• All rights belong to you.
• Compelling
• Professional
• Your message
• Make a difference
• Leave a legacy

You don’t need to write a single sentence! I work from recordings, interviews, notes, original research, whatever. I’m easy to work with, don’t mind revisions, protect your interests. You’re not locked in. Zero pressure. In short I treat you like a good friend.

Many professionals self publish or otherwise publish their books as a way of establishing their credentials in their field of expertise. While your book may prove to be a valuable profit center in and of itself, smart authors understand that a book’s real value is in the doors that it opens for you. And here’s the nice thing about all of this: You don’t need to write it!

Alternatively, if you’ve already written or partially written your book, I can finish it, rewrite it, polish it for you.

 

Here’s who I am:

• National award winning writer
• Christian author / ghostwriter
• Nice guy / good references
• 25+ years professional writer

I’m best known for my ability to write inspirational stories. For example, my story, “Good News of Great Joy” was just published in Jesus is the Reason for the Season by Summerside Press alongside entries from O. Henry, J. I. Packer, Peter Marshall, Charles Dickens and Mother Theresa. But I can write more than just inspirational stories. Here are examples of projects I’ve worked on:

• Biographies / autobiographies
• Inspirational Christian stories
• Non-toxic architecture
• Food manufacturing microbiology
• Bible paraphrase
• Novel
• Christian discipleship / Bible study
• Devotionals
• Leadership development curriculum
• Personal development
• Fitness

 

 

I write your book for you. Here’s how it works:

You don’t have to write anything. I’m easy to work with. I can work from recordings of your presentations, from our conversations, from your notes, from original research – whatever. I respect your time. I make it easy for you. Revisions are no problem. I get it done for you. Once I get started I work on it every week until it gets done. I protect your interests with a letter of agreement. And, if either of us feels that it’s not working out, we can walk away; I only charge for the work I’ve actually done. The bottom line is this: I treat you like a good friend.

In most cases, I can write your book within six months. Sometimes I can write your book within 60 days or less. While the writing itself takes time, you must also allow time for me to completely absorb your important message so I can write intuitively about it. That’s why I don’t recommend rush jobs; the longer I can think through your message, the better job I’ll do writing your book.

Your dream of writing a book is coming true. I take the whole headache off your hands.

 

Author coaching services

I also provide author coaching to:

• show you how to package your message
• help you improve your writing
• navigate you past the common mistakes made by most first time authors.
• help you explore the income potential of your book.
• explore with you supplemental profit centers and money making spinoffs.
• Help you develop a clear set of goals.
• steer you away from publishing scams.
• evaluate publishing options and locate related resources.
• suggest common sense ways to avoid legal landmines (without, of course, offering legal advice)
• direct you to marketing resources that you may wish to explore.
• look at ways to integrate your book project with what you are currently doing, so you can leverage your time to its best advantage.
• help you locate resources for cover design / art.
• suggest marketing ideas and resources for you to explore.
• help you develop an elevator pitch / sales message for your book.

Self publishing services

I’ll get your book in print with a print-on-demand service. You can order as many copies as you want any time you want and sell them yourself, or your customers can purchase copies directly from the printer and/or Amazon.com and you get paid a percentage. I’ll work with you on cover design, interior design, file preparation, marketing. We’ll take care of ISBN and bar codes.

Information packaging services:

I’ll take your book and create a workbook, e-book, course, membership or other information package.

Web development services:

If you want to develop a website to sell your book, I can create that for you. I can set up a simple WordPress site, install a shopping cart system, and, if you desire, set up an affiliate program so others can help you sell your book. I’ll write your web pages for you if desired.

Other writing services:

I write resumes, brochures, letters, web pages and other documents for clients. 25 years of experience.

Additional services:

As needed, I can create a detailed outline of your unwritten book, do outside research, help you develop a survey or focus group for your book, help you build your marketing database including setting up a double opt-in email list, develop a blog or other free content to help you attract customers.

More about Dwight Clough

I’m a national award winning writer, and I’ve written books, letters, fliers, resumes and web pages for thousands of clients since 1983. My clients have included a peak performance coach, nonprofit ministries, an architect, a microbiologist, pastors, an evangelist / prophet, survivors of abuse, and more—ordinary people and “celebrities.”

Here’s what people are saying about me.

“It was such a great experience working with you. I know that the whole site, and ESPECIALLY the cemetery piece, is anointed because of your anointing. Please accept my most heartfelt thanks for all you have done (and for being so patient)! I know it was incredibly hard to “write for a writer” and you met the challenge—and exceeded my expectations. You can be sure that you’ll be hearing from me soon …”
Kathie Torres

“I have known Dwight Clough for 30 years – including many years working together – he is a creative and godly man of integrity … He is also a talented (and published) writer that I would recommend highly.”
Al Schirmacher, Pastor, Princeton Evangelical Free Church, and former President, Career Counseling & Search

 

Will I steal your idea?

No. Here’s why: I don’t have your expertise. I don’t have your experience. Therefore, I cannot write with your authority, unless we agree to collaborate on a book together. In other words, I don’t have the ability to steal your idea. Moreover, I don’t have the time. With so many ideas of my own that I’m excited about, I really don’t need any ideas from anyone else. My current solo project is to work on a paraphrase of the Bible, and that’s going to keep me occupied for a long time. So unless that’s your idea, we’re probably safe. Finally, it’s not in my character to steal ideas. I’m a win-win person. I like arrangements where everybody comes out ahead. If, for any reason, I think there’s any conflict of interest between your idea and anything I’m working on, I’ll let you know immediately.

Do I charge a fee?

Yes, I do. This is how I make my living. The amount depends on the type of service you want. Keep in mind that if you use your book to promote your business, my entire fee may be a tax write off.

Tell me a little bit about your project and I’ll be glad to start working on a free, no-obligation proposal for you. I’ll also provide, if you wish, some free initial consulting to help you with your project.