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Stephen Hawley Martin,
Award-Winning Author,
former Ad Agency CEO, Ghostwriter & Publisher

Ghostwriter & Brand Strategist

I write books, and as Editor & Publisher of The Oakea Press, I edit and publish books. In addition, I work with professionals, executives, and subject-matter experts as a ghostwriter to turn their ideas into clear, credible nonfiction books—written in their voice and aligned with how they want to be perceived.

From Brand Building to Books

For a number of years before focusing on books, I was a principal of a major ad firm, The Martin Agency, in charge of messaging and positioning strategy development for all our clients—work that was concerned with how ideas were perceived and how goals in terms of image and sales would be achieved. I draw upon the same principles when ghostwriting books for clients who wish to become known as authorities in their fields.

My Experience

  • 25+ years in communications and messaging

  • A solid background in high-level branding at a major ad agency

  • I’ve ghostwritten books for more than a dozen authorities in a variety of categories

  • I’ve authored five novels and well more than a dozen nonfiction books under my own name

  • I’ve authored eight business management books under my own name, including Martin Brand Power, which explains how successful brands were and can be built

If you'd like to explore the possibility of working one-to-one with me to create a nonfiction or business book that will enhance your reputation, just send me an email and start a conversation.

2010 - present

2010 - present

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2010 - present

2010 - present

Play Name 1    Role Name    Director Name – AAA Productions


Play Name 2    Role Name    Director Name – BB Productions


Play Name 3    Role Name    Director Name – V Productions


Play Name 4    Role Name    Director Name – F Productions


Play Name 5    Role Name    Director Name – C Productions

Commercial

Brand Name 1    Role Name    Director Name – AAA Productions


Brand Name 2    Role Name    Director Name – BB Productions


Brand Name 3    Role Name    Director Name – V Productions


Brand Name 4    Role Name    Director Name – F Productions

Training & Workshops

Education 1


Education 2


Workshop 1


Workshop 2


Workshop 3

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