Professional book writing services
Stand out from the crowd by becoming an author and thought leader. Leverage our professional book writing services.
Collaborate with author Mackenzie Ryan Walters, a national award-winning writer and journalist. You’ll be in good company.
Here’s why most leaders, business owners, and newsmakers collaborate with a book writer.
Book outline services
Phase I: Get clear on who your book is for and what you’ll say with our book outlining services. You’ll see your book form before your eyes and take our collaboration for a test run.
How: You’ll spend 10 hours with Mackenzie. She’ll discuss options, make recommendations, and create a “chunky outline” for your book.
Book writing services
Phase II: Work with an award-winning writer and journalist who knows what questions to ask. You’ll author a book you’ll be proud to share.
How: You’ll meet weekly (or so) over multiple months. Mackenzie asks questions, you talk. She writes, you review. She improves and polishes.
Mackenzie Ryan Walters
✓Author
✓Professional writer
✓Award-winning journalist
✓ Editor
✓ Marketing strategist
Tried to write your business book, but can’t get it done?
Maybe you took a class. Or hired a coach. Or wrote a chapter. But your manuscript is still on the horizon.
You know all the benefits of a business book. It opens doors. Positions you as an expert. Increases your visibility.
Your book, in the hands of the right people, could substantially grow your business.
But let’s face it. The odds are already against you.
More than 80% of people want to write a book.
Only 1% ever publish.
Look at your calendar. You are already busier than most.
You’re a business owner. A leader. Your list of “priorities” stretches around the corner.
Do you even have time to write a book?
Your kids want to see you. Your husband or wife already thinks you work too much. Even your dog wants more attention.
Do you want to know a secret?
A secret no one talks about, but everyone in the publishing industry already knows?
A secret that makes sense once you acknowledge why great leaders surround themselves with smart and reliable people.
They delegate.
They don’t try to do everything themselves. They know they can’t do everything themselves. Instead, they focus on their strengths and priorities.
They hire a ghostwriter.
You’ve probably read dozens of ghostwritten books and never realized it. Books by leaders you follow and respect.
Somewhere between 50% to 90% of all business books are ghostwritten.
Surprised?
Don’t be.
Did you really think they had time?
They probably don’t do their own taxes, either.
Become an author
Phase I:
Book outlining service
Your English teacher was right. You need an outline, or at least a flexible blueprint, before the writing begins. You'll benefit if you:
• Have a book idea but don't know what to do next.
• Talk about writing a book but are unsure if you have what it takes.
• Started your book but realized writing is more time-consuming or challenging than anticipated.
The truth is that book writing is a skill that requires considerable time.
Books fail to gain traction or deliver business results because an author did not take the time to do the advance work necessary to maximize success. That’s why Mackenzie offers a book outlining package. With her guidance, you will:
• Identify who your book is for and why someone would start reading.
• Structure your story or expertise so your reader understands and relates to your message.
• Create a “chunky outline” that will guide the writing process. You’ll see your book form before your eyes and receive a chapter-by-chapter outline of what to write.
Because we specialize in business books, we will discuss your business growth goals and how to align your marketing to maximize your success.
Pricing: $5,000. We will meet four times (you’ll spend up to 10 hours with us).
Phase II:
Professional book writing services
Through frequent conversations and interviews, Mackenzie will draw out, write, and revise your book. It is, after all, your book. Your expertise. Your authorship. Your name is on the cover.
We’ll meet weekly to discuss your story and how you’ll share your expertise with the world. As a journalist, Mackenzie knows how to ask the right questions to draw out your unique perspective and insight. She writes the following types of books for authors:
• Professional memoir
• Business or management book
• Leadership book
• Business fable
• Professional development book
• Personal finance book
• Personal development book
Because we offer custom book writing services, Mackenzie will incorporate your ideas in whatever form best shares your thought leadership. She may:
• Develop a unique framework that captures your philosophy, expertise, or approach.
• Conduct interviews to capture additional personal stories.
• Identify and cite research studies that "prove" your lived experience.
The result will be a high-quality manuscript you’ll be proud to share, a testament to your expertise and our collaborative efforts.
Pricing: Starting at $60,000 for a 200-page manuscript. We customize our services and prices to match your vision and goals.
Phase III:
Self-publishing services
People really do judge a book by its cover design. Readers will be skeptical of your book (and your business) if it’s overflowing with mistakes.
By working with us to self-publish, you’ll create a high-quality book you’ll be proud to share. We want your clients and prospects to enjoy reading your book and recommend it (and you) to their friends and family.
Mackenzie works with experienced copyeditors and designers to create a professional book that will look like it can appear on any major bookstore’s shelf. When you self-publish with our guidance, your book will be available for online orders through Amazon and at major book retailers.
Self-publishing isn’t for everyone, but many of our clients prefer this path because you:
• Maintain creative control. As a business leader, your book should serve your ideal clients.
• Ensure your book never goes out of print. You become your own publisher.
• Want your book to grow your business. The truth is that most business leaders don’t care about their book sales. They care about their business and its growth.
For self-published business authors, most define author success by how well their book serves their target audience. If your book does that well, it will open doors, increase your visibility in your area of expertise, and grow your business.
Pricing: Custom based on your manuscript size, copyediting and proofing rounds, design and illustration additions, and other services.
“Facts tell, stories sell.”
— Anonymous
Other services:
Marketing Consulting & Team Training
Harness the power of your company’s story by working with a national award-winning journalist, author, and marketing strategist.
Mackenzie helps organizations better tell their story to connect with their intended audience of clients, donors, or members.
Businesses, nonprofits, and associations can grow their organization and advance their missions by shifting their communication to focus on storytelling.
Mackenzie offers the following consulting services:
• Marketing strategy and research
• Storytelling training for teams
• Ghostwriting and website writing
Pricing: Custom to the scope of services
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