Ghostwriting Services

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS & NONFICTION GHOSTWRITING SERVICES

Let Me Help You Turn Your Expertise Into a Clear, Credible, Publication-Ready Book

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

I'm Stephen Hawley Martin — a former principal of The Martin Agency, the firm behind the GEICO Gecko and “Virginia Is for Lovers.”

You have the experience, insight, and perspective.
What you may not have is the time—or the structure—to turn it into a serious, well-written book.

I bring more than 25 years of experience working directly with professionals, executives, and subject-matter experts to transform their ideas into clear, compelling nonfiction manuscripts—written in their voice and aligned with their goals.

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We’ll discuss your book idea, timeline, and whether

this is the right fit.

A Book Is More Than Content—It’s a Personal Brand Builder

A well-conceived book does more than communicate ideas.
It shapes how you are perceived.

Throughout my career in advertising and branding, I’ve worked to create powerful narratives that help to define individuals and organizations. In my book Martin Brand Power, I recount case histories of successful branding efforts in such fields as healthcare, banking, professional sports, high tech, hand and power tools, travel & tourism, nonprofits, even an OEM manufacturer—work for brands you know, such as GEICO, Virginia Tourism, Stihl Power Tools, and Carolinas Medical Center—how those brands were built and positioned.

I'll apply the same principles on your behalf to create a book that will:

Establish your authority in your field
Clarify and communicate your point of view
Strengthen credibility with clients, audiences, and the media
Position you beyond day-to-day business activity

Who This Service Is For

This work is best suited for:

Business leaders, founders, and consultants
Professionals with deep subject-matter expertise
Authors seeking a thought-leadership or authority-building book
Individuals who want a book that supports their personal or professional brand

Who This Service Is Not For

Casual or exploratory writing projects
Fiction or academic work
One-week or rushed book creation
Low-budget or experimental projects
Those unwilling to collaborate through interviews and review

What You Get

Each engagement is tailored, but typically includes:

Development of a clear book concept and positioning strategy
Strategic framing aligned with your desired professional identity and brand
A structured outline that ensures your ideas are presented logically and persuasively
One-on-one interviews to capture your voice and thinking
Full manuscript drafting (nonfiction or business focus)
Iterative revisions and editorial refinement
A cohesive, publication-ready manuscript
I’ll publish it via The Oaklea Press, or help you self-publish, if you wish

You remain the author. Your ideas, your authority, your name on the work.

A Clear, Professional Process

Ghostwriting should not feel uncertain or opaque.
The process is structured, collaborative, and predictable.

1. Initial Consultation
We clarify your goals, audience, and how the book fits into your broader positioning.

2. Concept & Structure
We define the book’s core idea, narrative, and strategic direction before drafting begins.

3. Interviews & Development
Your ideas are developed through focused conversations and supporting materials.

4. Drafting & Review
Chapters are written and refined in stages—no surprises.

5. Completion
You receive a finished manuscript ready for publication or further development.

Why Work With Me

Before focusing exclusively on books, I spent years in senior roles in advertising, including as a principal of The Martin Agency, working on messaging, positioning, and brand development at a high level.

That experience carries directly into this work, which is not simply writing—it is positioning.

Ghostwriting, in this context, involves:

Understanding how ideas are perceived
Structuring them for clarity and impact
Aligning them with how you want to be known
Shaping a narrative that supports your long-term positioning

Your project is not outsourced or delegated. You and I will work together one-on-one.

Common Questions

Will the book sound like me?
Yes. The process is built around capturing your voice through structured interviews and collaboration.

How much time will this require from me?
Your time commitment is focused and efficient, primarily through scheduled conversations and review of drafts.

Is this confidential?
Yes. Discretion is fundamental to professional ghostwriting.

What does it cost?
Projects are scoped individually based on length, complexity, and objectives. This is a professional, high-touch service.

Take the Next Step

If you are serious about creating a nonfiction or business book that strengthens how you are perceived, the next step is a conversation.