Work with an internationally bestselling ghostwriter to bring your story to life

Whether it’s memoir, family history, autobiography, self-help or business, let me help you write your book in your words, in your voice.

My expertise covers a wide variety of books in the non-fiction genre — here are some of them

Memoir

Autobiography

Family History

Psychology and Self Help

Business and Work

Have something else in mind? Get in touch.

Linda Watson-Brown

Bestselling ghostwriter & author

After careers in journalism and lecturing, I became a ghostwriter in 2005. I’ve ghosted more than 40 books and the vast majority have gone on to become national and international bestsellers. Many have been serialised and featured in the press, and all have received glowing reviews from readers and critics alike. When we work together, we will create the best possible version of your story in the way you need it to be written - is it time for you to take the next step?

Testimonials

Testimonials

“I’ve worked with Linda for many years and on a number of bestselling books so I can attest to just how wonderful a ghostwriter she is. Astute, empathetic and wildly intelligent, she is a fantastic writer and an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Senior Editorial Director — Bonnier Books

“It is always a true pleasure to work with Linda. Not only is she a brilliant writer, who delivers on time, to brief, she is a joy to work with. That is why I and others in our editorial team go back to her again and again – she is one of the best at writing memoir that captures the hearts of readers.”

Senior Editor — Blink Books

“Since some of Linda’s subjects are the life stories of people who have suffered dreadful hardships or the most harrowing events, her kindness, tact and empathy are invaluable. Not only can she write, she has a sense of humour, too – both pre-requisites, although surprisingly rarely found.”

Executive Editor — John Blake Books

“Linda is an absolute joy to work with. I found her to be highly communicative and responsive, as well as passionate, empathetic and wholly professional. Linda is a brilliant writer who can deliver powerfully moving, well-written and heartfelt stories in even the most challenging of circumstances.”

Commissioning Editor —  HQ Stories

“Linda has a genius for teasing stories out of her co-authors with the greatest sensitivity and setting them down in a highly readable narrative. She is immensely professional; I have never known her to miss a deadline – indeed, she often delivers early – however tight, and she never feels that her work ends with delivery of the typescript, for she is invariably available for queries or extras right up until publication.”

Senior Commssioning Editor — Bonnier Books

“Linda is one of the best writers in the business. She’s kind, hardworking and more importantly for an editor, always delivers on time.”

Commissioning Editor — Harper Collins

“From first contact Linda has been a godsend. I knew my book would be difficult to write and very personal given the subject, but with Linda's knowledge, empathy and prompting I found it a very cathartic experience. She’s been such a pleasure to work with.”

Della Wright — Author of ‘Trapped’

“I want to thank Linda for talking to me for hours on end, for listening, and making me feel that my story was worth it, for finding our wonderful editor, and for never doubting that my voice needed to be heard. Writing this book changed my life and I’ll be forever grateful.”

Scarlett Jones — Author of “Just a Girl’’

“When I was looking for a ghostwriter I spoke to a few before deciding which one to go with; I’m really glad I chose Linda. She was kind, empathetic and easy to talk to. She made the whole journey easy to understand and just let me talk freely during our interviews. I felt so comfortable with her which is not the norm for me around people. I’m so grateful to have had her by my side on my book writing journey.”

Caitlin Spencer — Author of ‘Please Let Me Go’

“Telling Linda my story was a personal journey that I will forever be grateful I took. Everyone comes to a point where it’s time to tell their truth – this was mine and Linda helped me so much, writing it all perfectly, just as I’d always wanted.”

Shaneda Daly — Author of ‘ Sins of the Father’

Since 2005, I’ve worked with many major publishers and a wide variety of clients

Here are just some of the titles I’ve worked on

I can transform your ideas and thoughts into a story that works. I will take those little notes and scraps of paper that you’ve been jotting down for months or years, and find a structure. Your legacy, your journey, your achievements, your ideas - your book.

When we work together on a private commission, you will be in full control of your story, the pace and the content - it’s entirely yours.

Perhaps you want to have your life recorded, and you've thought about it for quite some time. Maybe you want to leave a legacy, or let your children and your grandchildren know what you achieved. Now is the time to get started

The questions I get asked most about ghostwriting

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions to help guide you. Need to find out more? Simply get in touch.

  • Ghostwriting is basically when you get someone else to write your story for you. It isn’t a new phenomenon by any means - if you go back many hundreds of years, there are frequent instances of scribes writing down the words of philosophers, royalty and theorists. Today, the vast majority of non-fiction books are ghosted and it’s becoming increasingly popular within fiction too. Some ghostwriters write speeches, some write blogs, some revise material that has already been written - you would be amazed to know how much of it is out there.

  • The first thing to decide is whether you would like interviews to be conducted online or in person. During COVID, people became much happier conducting all sorts of projects (not just books) through online methods and I completed many projects that way. It’s still an option I offer and it might be something you prefer if you’re not in the UK. Otherwise, I can come to you and we’ll undertake the interviews face-to-face, usually over 2-3 days, but at your pace. I will record the interviews and then transcribe them. I don’t use a transcribing service as I feel that compromises your privacy. If research or interviews with others is required, I’ll do that, then I will then work on the first draft of your manuscript. We will collaborate on changes, additions and deletions once you’ve read that - then you’re almost there! A second draft will be produced and you’ll be ready to choose the next step of your journey.

  • Absolutely. As I’ve already mentioned, most of the non-fiction bestsellers you see will have been ghosted, and many famous authors are quite open about collaborating with ghosts. The story is still theirs, just as yours will be yours. Some people see ghostwriting as ‘cheating’ but I see it as the best way to get your story out there - when I want something done well, I get the person who can do it professionally with many years of experience behind them. Ghostwriting is no different. When we work together, you don’t have to worry about anything other than telling me what I need to know to ensure that your book will be in your words, in your voice. It will sound like you because it is you. It won’t sound like anyone else because an experienced ghostwriter knows how to avoid that.

    If you prefer, with all private commissions, you never need to even tell anyone I’ve been involved, that’s completely up to you and I always adhere to non-disclosure agreements.

  • This varies depending on what the client wants. The questions I’ll ask you to work out the fee will cover:

    — The length of the manuscript.

    — The deadline.

    — Whether there is travel involved.

    — If there is research to be done.

    — The number of people who will need to be interviewed (this often relates to family legacies).

    Working with an experienced, professional ghostwriter is definitely an investment but, for many people, it’s a platform to other things. These are all points we can discuss when we have our initial conversation.

  • There are lots of options for you once your manuscript has been written - but I’m not a publisher and I can’t promise you any sort of deal. Some people self-publish, some approach literary agents. Some people want to send their story to traditional publishers, others simply want to wait and see before they do anything with it. As part of the commissioning process, you will receive a full proposal from me as well as the finished manuscript, which means that if you do choose to contact an agent or publisher, you have exactly what they will ask for in the first instance.

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