Self-Help Book on Work-Life Balance
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I have a clear concept for a self-help manuscript that guides busy professionals toward healthier work-life balance, and now I’m ready to turn that concept into a polished, publish-ready book. The core content framework, key stories, and research references are outlined; what I need is a skilled non-fiction ghostwriter who can expand this material into an engaging 40 000–50 000-word manuscript that feels conversational yet evidence-based.
You’ll collaborate with me to refine chapter flow, strengthen practical takeaways, and infuse relatable anecdotes that speak directly to mid-career readers juggling demanding schedules. Expect to work in Google Docs or Microsoft Word so we can track edits in real time, and please be comfortable weaving in reputable studies (APA-style citations) where they elevate credibility without bogging down readability.
Deliverables
• Full manuscript, structurally edited and proof-read
• Front- and back-matter (preface, acknowledgments, resources list)
• Chapter summaries ready for marketing snippets
• A short query letter draft I can adapt for agents or publishers
Acceptance criteria
– Tone remains encouraging, never preachy
– All claims supported by cited research or clearly framed as personal insight
– Logical progression from problem awareness to actionable frameworks, ending each chapter with reflection prompts or exercises
– Manuscript delivered as a single, clean file plus a version showing tracked changes
If you’ve authored or ghostwritten similar self-help titles, especially those aimed at professionals, I’d love to see samples and hear how you keep readers turning pages while genuinely improving their lives.
You’ll collaborate with me to refine chapter flow, strengthen practical takeaways, and infuse relatable anecdotes that speak directly to mid-career readers juggling demanding schedules. Expect to work in Google Docs or Microsoft Word so we can track edits in real time, and please be comfortable weaving in reputable studies (APA-style citations) where they elevate credibility without bogging down readability.
Deliverables
• Full manuscript, structurally edited and proof-read
• Front- and back-matter (preface, acknowledgments, resources list)
• Chapter summaries ready for marketing snippets
• A short query letter draft I can adapt for agents or publishers
Acceptance criteria
– Tone remains encouraging, never preachy
– All claims supported by cited research or clearly framed as personal insight
– Logical progression from problem awareness to actionable frameworks, ending each chapter with reflection prompts or exercises
– Manuscript delivered as a single, clean file plus a version showing tracked changes
If you’ve authored or ghostwritten similar self-help titles, especially those aimed at professionals, I’d love to see samples and hear how you keep readers turning pages while genuinely improving their lives.