Experienced Ghostwriter Needed — Non-Fiction Practical Handbook (80–100 pages)

See attached Job Description The Book I am looking for an experienced ghostwriter to help me write a practical, deeply honest handbook for corporate professionals who want to leave their jobs and build financial independence — but don't know how to start or are afraid to make the leap. The book is based entirely on my personal story: 22 years at a global American management consultancy in senior sales and client leadership. I quietly built an asset portfolio — real estate, gold, and Bitcoin — while still employed. When I left, my passive income already covered my life. I have been fully financially independent since. This is not a book about any specific country, and it is not a cryptocurrency guide. It is a practical, empathetic, second-person handbook structured around a proprietary framework — the Exit Formula — that runs through every chapter. The book is built around a proprietary framework that runs through every chapter. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates after an NDA is signed. Structure & Format Title The Exit Formula: How You Break Free from Corporate Life — Mentally, Financially, and Into the Life You Actually Want Length 25,000–35,000 words (approx. 80–100 pages) Structure Three-act arc across an introduction and 10 chapters — Act I: Inside the Matrix, Act II: Build the Bridge, Act III: Life on the Other Side Format per chapter Narrative + "Your Turn" action steps + curated resource list Publishing Familiarity with Amazon KDP publishing — formatting, metadata, and keyword strategy is a plus but not required Timeline Approximately 3 months from kickoff to manuscript delivery — exact timeline to be confirmed based on availability Collaboration Fully remote via Zoom or Teams Target Audience Corporate professionals aged 30–52 in Western Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Scandinavia). High earners who feel trapped — not broke, but stuck. Real financial figures are shared throughout, including the author's own exit numbers. Requirements ✓ Proven non-fiction ghostwriting experience (business / self-help / finance) ✓ Ability to capture a strong personal voice — not generic self-help language ✓ Comfortable with honest, vulnerable content including real financial figures ✓ Amazon KDP publishing experience — formatting, metadata, keyword strategy (non-negotiable) ✓ English at native or near-native level ✓ Available for a 3-month project timeline with video call availability ✗ AI-generated drafting is not permitted — all writing must be original work by the ghostwriter Please Apply With → 2–3 samples of similar books you have ghostwritten → Your rate — per word or per project → The number of interview sessions you typically need → Your typical timeline from first call to final manuscript → A short note on how you capture an author's voice → Evidence of Amazon KDP publishing experience → Willingness to complete a paid sample chapter as part of the selection process — scope and compensation to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates How to Apply Please reply with the items above, plus your availability for an initial call. This role is being posted on both Upwork and Reedsy — one active engagement will be selected.