We start with a proper chat about your book. What’s the story you want to tell? Who are you writing it for? If it’s a memoir, we’ll ask about the key moments in your life and what made them significant. If it’s a business book, we’ll talk about your expertise and what you want readers to learn. For fiction, we’ll discuss your characters, plot, and the kind of story you’re hoping to create. This first conversation usually takes an hour or so because we genuinely need to understand what you’re trying to achieve. It’s also your chance to get a feel for working with us, you’ll be spending months on this project together, so it matters that you’re comfortable. No pressure, just an honest discussion about your book and whether we’re the right people to write it.
After our initial conversation, we’ll create a detailed outline for your book based on everything you’ve told us. For non-fiction, this means organising your ideas into chapters that make sense and build logically. For memoirs, we structure your life story into a narrative that keeps readers engaged. For fiction, we map out your plot, character development, and major scenes. You’ll get this outline to review, does it feel right? Have we missed anything important? Is the structure working? We’ll revise it based on your feedback until you’re happy with the direction. This outline becomes the roadmap for your entire book, so it’s worth getting it right before we start writing properly. A solid structure now saves a lot of rewriting later.
Once you’ve approved the outline, we’ll create a realistic timeline for finishing your manuscript. How long it takes depends on your book’s length and how available you are for follow-up chats or interviews. We’ll map out when you can expect each section, how long you’ll have to review it, and when the complete manuscript will be ready. Most ghostwriting projects take three to six months, though it varies. We’re upfront about timelines because nobody likes being kept in the dark. If you’ve got a specific deadline, maybe you need the book finished for a launch event or speaking tour, tell us and we’ll work backwards to see if it’s realistic. If it’s not, we’ll say so rather than overpromise and disappoint you later.
Now we actually start writing. Based on the approved outline, we’ll write the first chapter of your book. This first chapter is really important because it sets the voice and style for everything that follows. Does it sound like you? Is the tone right? Are we telling the story the way you imagined? You’ll review this section carefully and tell us what’s working and what isn’t. Maybe it’s too formal, or maybe we need more personal anecdotes. Whatever it is, we’ll adjust based on your feedback.
After you approve the first chapter, we continue writing the rest of your book in manageable sections. You’ll receive chapter by chapter drafts, so you can review as we go rather than waiting months to see the whole thing. This staged approach keeps you involved and means we can course-correct if needed. If something’s not quite right in one chapter, we fix it before moving on. We might schedule more conversations to clarify details, gather additional stories, or dig deeper into certain sections. It’s a proper collaboration, nothing gets written without checking in with you first. By the time we reach the final chapter, you’ve already seen and approved most of the book, so there shouldn’t be any nasty surprises.
Once all the chapters are written and you’ve approved everything, we do a final proofread of the complete manuscript. We read it cover to cover, checking for consistency, timeline accuracy, repetitive phrases, and any remaining typos or errors. We make sure the chapters flow properly and the whole narrative hangs together. After this final polish, you get the complete, publication-ready manuscript. It’s entirely yours, to publish, edit further, or do whatever you want with. Our job’s done at this point. You’ve got a professionally written book with your name on it, and we step back completely. The manuscript belongs to you, and nobody needs to know we were involved unless you choose to tell them.
In Fiction, we work on Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Thriller, Crime Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children’s Fiction, Short Story Collections, and Graphic Novels.
We publish books across major platforms, including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and other global distributors. Whether you choose print, eBook or both, we guide you in selecting the right format and publishing route for your goals.
We provide developmental editing, line editing, copy editing and proofreading, depending on what your manuscript needs. Our editors improve structure, language and accuracy while keeping your tone and message intact.
We offer ghostwriting support across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, business books, self-help, academic work and children’s stories. Our writers shape your ideas into clear, well-written manuscripts through structured collaboration.
We design covers for fiction, non-fiction, academic books and children’s titles in both print and digital formats. From illustrated concepts to clean typographic styles, our designers create covers that suit your genre and audience.
We format books for novels, academic texts, children’s books and non-fiction titles. Our layouts are prepared for paperback, hardback and eBook versions, ensuring your content meets platform and printing requirements.
We help promote your book through launch planning, online listings, author branding and targeted campaigns. Our strategies focus on visibility across digital platforms while helping you reach the right readership for your genre.
Ireland Publishing House helped me turn my thoughts into a well-researched, well-organized non-fiction book. They made sure that the tone and structure matched what I had in mind, and the final product was great. The process was smooth and worked well with others, and I’m sure my book is ready to be published.
It was a pleasure to work with Ireland Publishing House to write my fiction book. Their team really got the heart of my story and made it come to life in a way I never would have thought possible. The end result was better than I had hoped for.
Ireland Publishing House made the book publishing process clear and manageable. Every step was explained thoroughly, allowing me to make informed decisions. Their organised approach and attention to quality gave me confidence that my book was being handled with care and professionalism.
I engaged Ireland Publishing House for ghostwriting services and found the experience highly professional. The team took time to understand my ideas and writing style, ensuring my voice was preserved. Communication was consistent throughout, and the final manuscript was clear, structured, and well written.
I had my non-fiction proofread by them really polished my book.
I had an amazing experience working with Ireland Publishing House for my book’s ghostwriting. Their team captured my voice perfectly and delivered a beautifully written manuscript. The process was smooth, and they kept me updated every step of the way. Highly recommend their professional service for any author!
I worked with this company for my book publishing and I am very happy with their service.
I partnered with Ireland Publishing House for my children’s book project and was very impressed. The illustrations and layout were engaging and age-appropriate. They delivered high-quality results while maintaining creative consistency. The final book exceeded my expectations.
Ghostwriting costs vary massively depending on what you need. A short 30,000-word book will obviously cost less than a detailed 90,000-word memoir. Generally, you’re looking at anywhere from €5,000 to €50,000 for a full book, though it can go higher for very specialised or lengthy projects. Some ghostwriters charge per word, others per project. The price reflects months of work, interviewing you, researching, writing, revising, and getting the voice just right. At Ireland Publishing House, we give you honest pricing during a free consultation once we understand your project properly. We don’t believe in vague estimates or hidden costs, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for and why before you commit to anything.
Start by looking for publishing houses or ghostwriting services with proper websites, portfolios, and real client testimonials. Check if they’ve worked on books in your genre, someone who writes business books might not be the best fit for your novel. Read samples of their work if available, and pay attention to whether their writing style feels natural or generic. Book consultations with a few different services to see who you connect with. The right ghostwriter should ask thoughtful questions, seem genuinely interested in your story, and make you feel confident they understand what you’re trying to achieve. At Ireland Publishing House, we take time to match you with writers who specialise in your genre and get what you’re going for from the very first conversation.
Be wary of anyone who won’t show you samples of their previous work or provide references from past clients. If someone promises you’ll hit bestseller lists or guarantees massive sales, walk away, that’s not something any legitimate ghostwriter can promise. Watch out for vague contracts that don’t clearly outline what you’re getting, or writers who pressure you to pay everything upfront without milestones. Red flags also include ghostwriters who don’t ask many questions about your book or seem disinterested in your vision. At Ireland Publishing House, we provide clear contracts with staged payments, keep you involved throughout the process, and sign legal confidentiality agreements. If something feels off or you’re being rushed into a decision, trust your gut and keep looking.
It’s not, ghostwriting is completely legal and widely used across the publishing industry. The confusion probably comes from academic ghostwriting, where students pay someone to write their essays or dissertations, which breaks university rules (though even that’s not actually illegal, just against academic policy). In book publishing, ghostwriting is perfectly legitimate and extremely common. Celebrities, politicians, business leaders, and everyday people use ghostwriters all the time. You’re simply hiring a professional writer to help put your ideas, stories, or expertise into book form.
You can try, but don’t expect a book anyone would actually want to read. AI tools like ChatGPT can generate text quickly, but they can’t conduct real interviews, ask follow-up questions when something’s unclear, or capture the authentic human voice that makes books engaging. AI produces generic, often repetitive content that sounds artificial because, well, it is. It doesn’t understand nuance, can’t adapt to your personality, and certainly can’t shape raw life experiences into a compelling narrative. Professional ghostwriters bring years of writing expertise and the ability to pull stories out of you that you didn’t even realise you had. At Ireland Publishing House, our writers are actual humans who work collaboratively with you to create something genuinely worth reading. If you want a real book, hire a real writer.
Yes, Stephen King writes everything himself. He’s incredibly prolific and has been very open about his writing process over the years. King treats writing like a job, he sits down daily and does the work, which is how he’s managed to publish over 60 novels and hundreds of short stories. His voice and style are so consistent because he genuinely writes every word himself. Whilst plenty of famous authors do use ghostwriters (especially for celebrity memoirs or business books), King isn’t one of them.
We guide you through the publishing process in clear, simple steps, so you always know what is happening and what comes next. Your work is kept fully confidential, your feedback is taken seriously, and nothing moves forward without your approval. Our role is to remove confusion, protect your work, and make sure your book is completed properly and professionally.
