Why does pricing vary so much? Professional ghostwriting is priced according to the amount of work involved, not simply the number of pages. Research, interviews, organization, revisions, and the complexity of the subject matter all influence the final cost. Are we the cheapest? No, but you could easily find writers that charge a lot more. The bottom line is this: quality, proven, writers will not attempt to compete with bargain-basement types. They’re worth more and they know it.
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What Affects the Price?
- Amount of research.
- Interview time.
- Existing material supplied.
- Technical complexity.
- Deadline (double the price for rush service).
- Number of client-authorized revisions.
Book Manuscripts
Google’s AI Overview says: Hiring a professional ghostwriter for a standard book typically costs between $25,000 and $75,000. Prices vary based on the writer’s experience, project length, and genre. Entry-level writers may charge as little as $5,000, while celebrity or elite bestseller ghosts can charge over $100,000. (Aug. 7, 2026).
For a typical double-spaced 250-page manuscript, the writing fee is $15,000. The base rate is $60 per page. We also charge $40 per hour for interview, reading and researching time. That typically runs about 10 hours per project. Our writers may vary from our published rates, or may even offer a flat rate.We can work out a payment plan.
Screenplays, TV & Theatrical Scripts
Google’s AI Overview says: Hiring a screenwriter for a feature film costs anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 for a beginner writer, $5,500 to $25,000 for an independent or mid-level non-union writer, and $76,000 to over $300,000+ for studio-level writers under Writers Guild of America (WGA) contracts. (Aug. 7, 2026).
For a typical 120-page movie, TV or stage play script, the writing fee is $7,200. The base rate is $60 per page. We also charge $40 per hour for interview, reading and researching time. That typically runs about 10 hours per project. Our writers may vary from our published rates, or may even offer a flat rate. We can work out a payment plan. Script doctoring falls under this category.
Speech Writing
Google’s AI Overview says: Hiring a speech writer typically costs anywhere from $20 to $500 for basic personal toasts (like weddings or birthdays) by freelance marketplaces, and $500 to $5,000+ for professional corporate, keynote, or high-level political speeches depending on the writer’s experience and length. (Aug. 7, 2026).
Generally, for speech writing services, we charge $60 per double-spaced page. One page usually works out to about one minute of speaking time. A wedding speech normally runs three minutes, or $180. A 20-minute business speech runs $1,200. Our writers may vary from our published rates, or may even offer a flat rate.
Items Subject to Hourly Billing
- Film and TV treatments.
- Film and TV synopses.
- TV series bibles.
- Film and TV log lines
- Interview time.
- Research.
- Consulting.
Fee: $40 per hour. Our writers may vary from our published rates, or may even offer a flat rate.
Additional Notes
Most projects begin with a conversation, not a quote. We’ll ask questions, learn about your project, and recommend the most efficient approach before discussing fees. No reputable ghostwriter can accurately quote a project in five minutes. Professional estimates are based on anticipated interview time, research requirements, manuscript condition, and the amount of collaboration involved. You will be provided with a price quote and payment terms during your free consultation with the writer.
Something to bear in mind: Two 60,000-word books may have identical word counts yet require dramatically different amounts of work. One author may provide a detailed outline, completed research, and organized notes. Another may begin with nothing more than memories and a box of photographs. The final manuscript may be the same length, but the amount of interviewing, organizing, researching, and writing is vastly different.
Payment Plans
We can often accommodate requests for a payment plan. The overall billing must exceed $1,000 for multiple payments, otherwise the work must be prepaid. The number of payments depends upon the contract value. Example: we may allow four equal payments for a book project valued at $15,000. Payment plans require a contract. The terms are to be negotiated with the assigned writer, and those terms will be specified in the contract for work. All payments must be completed by the final delivery date.
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