Children’s Book Ghostwriting Services

Children’s Book Ghostwriting Services

Bring Your Story to Life for the Youngest Hearts

From whimsical picture books to early reader adventures and middle grade journeys, our ghostwriters craft imaginative, age-appropriate stories that entertain, educate, and enchant – all while preserving your voice and vision.

Why Write a Children’s Book?

Inspire a Generation — One Story at a Time

Children’s books shape minds, spark imaginations, and stay with readers long after the final page. Whether you're creating a bedtime favorite, a classroom classic, or a character-driven series, your story can plant seeds of curiosity, empathy, and wonder in young readers.

Common Goals:

What We Offer

Creative Ghostwriting for Memorable, Meaningful Children’s Stories

We craft books that delight and inspire — always with careful attention to age level, theme, structure, and storytelling style. Whether you’re envisioning a standalone picture book or a chapter book series, we bring your story to life with heart, rhythm, and imagination.

What’s Included:

Story discovery and age-appropriate structure development

Original writing tailored to your idea, theme, and intended age group

Character creation, voice development, and narrative rhythm

Collaboration with illustrators or illustration-ready manuscript prep

Revisions to enhance flow, clarity, and emotional impact

Optional support for editing, design, and self-publishing strategy

Full confidentiality and 100 percent authorship rights to you

Is This You?

This Is for You If You:

Have a story, lesson, or character idea you’d love to share with children

Want to gift your child or grandchild a book they’ll treasure

Are an educator, therapist, or parent with a message that matters

Dream of publishing a children’s book but don’t know where to begin

Need a creative partner to help structure and write your story for young readers

How It Works

From Idea to Illustrated Story: Our Ghostwriting Process

1

Discovery

Age group selection, theme development, tone matching, story planning

2

Drafting

Story written and refined for flow, rhythm, and emotional resonance

3

Full Manuscript

Final story review with feedback and collaborative edits

4

Final Revisions

Copyediting, layout suggestions, and formatting for illustrations

5

Delivery

Manuscript ready for illustrator, designer, and publisher

What Authors Say

“I cried reading my own story. You gave my words the dignity I couldn’t.”

“Now my grandchildren call it ‘our family’s novel.’”

Our Packages

Choose the path that fits your story and vision.

Package	Price Range	What’s Included
Foundation	Starting at $7,500	Remote interviews, outline, dedicated ghostwriter, 2 revisions, copyediting, formatting, confidentiality, authorship rights
Legacy	$15,000 – $35,000	Everything in Foundation plus subject-matter expert, senior editor, market research, beta reading (5 readers), strategic consultation, cultural review as needed
Signature	$40,000+	Everything in Legacy plus bestselling writer, executive editorial team, onsite/live-in interviews, 20+ beta readers, title testing, agent intros, full launch strategy

Our Packages

Choose Your Level of Story Development

$7,500 Starting at

Concept and theme development
Age-appropriate outline
Ghostwriting,
2 revisions
Formatting

$15,000 – 35,000

Everything in Foundation plus age-targeted voice refinement
Story testing
Up to 4 revisions
Beta Feedback

$40,000 +

Everything in Legacy plus bestselling-level writer
Illustrator-ready formatting
Publishing guidance
Agent pack

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Foundation	Legacy	Signature
Dedicated Ghostwriter	✔	Age Group Specialist	Bestselling-Level Writer
Editorial Oversight	Associate Editor	Senior Editor	Executive Editorial Team
Interviews & Story Planning	Remote	Remote	Remote or Onsite
Revisions	2 Rounds	Up to 4	Unlimited
Copyediting & Formatting	✔	✔	✔
Beta Reading	✘	5 Readers	20+ Readers
Character & Theme Development	Basic	Enhanced	Custom Crafted
Illustration Preparation	Optional	Included	Full Layout Support
Proposal + Agent Submission Pack	✔	✔	✔
Publishing Strategy	Basic	Guided	End-to-End Support
Agent/Publisher Introductions	❌	On Request	Included

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hire a ghostwriter to write a children’s book from scratch?

Yes. Whether you have a character idea, a theme, or just a feeling you want to capture, we help shape it into a finished story.

What age groups do you write for?

We write for all early-age ranges including picture books (ages 2–6), early readers (6–8), chapter books (7–10), and middle grade (8–12).

Can I include a personal message, moral, or lesson in the book?

Absolutely. Many clients want to share a value, cultural story, or emotional theme — we help integrate it naturally.

How long will it take to complete my children’s book?

On average, 3 to 5 months depending on the word count, age level, and number of revision rounds.

Will I be credited as the author?

Yes. You keep full authorship credit. Our name never appears — it’s your story, your book.

Can I dedicate the book to my child or students?

Yes. We encourage you to personalize your book with a heartfelt dedication, author bio, or message to the reader.

Do you sign NDAs?

Always. Your story and idea are protected with a formal confidentiality agreement.

Do you provide illustrations too?

We do not illustrate in-house, but we format manuscripts for easy illustration and can refer you to trusted illustrators.

Will the manuscript be formatted for picture books or print-on-demand?

Yes. We deliver clean, properly paginated files that are ready for designers, printers, or KDP uploads.

Can you help me self-publish?

Yes. We offer optional publishing assistance or can guide you to self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP or IngramSpark.

What does a children’s book project cost?

Yes. We offer optional publishing assistance or can guide you to self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP or IngramSpark.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. We offer milestone-based payments that align with key delivery stages.

Ready to Share a Story That Shapes Young Hearts?

Whether you're creating a keepsake for your child, launching a picture book series, or bringing a powerful message to young readers — your story deserves to shine. Our ghostwriters will help you turn your vision into a beautifully written, age-appropriate, and heartwarming book children will cherish.