Hire the Best Ghostwriters in Maryland

Working on a book and need a ghostwriter, editor, or proofreader? Have an idea for a writing project and need someone to turn that idea into a completed project? Need short copy for your blog or website that is concise, clear, and engaging? If so, you've come to the right place! I am a CREATIVE PASSIONISTA: author, editor, educator, and writing coach. I am an author of fiction (mysteries, women's, romance) and non-fiction (flash memoir, works on writing craft, academic). I am an editor, having edited 100s of projects in the last 17 years. Genres I have edited and proofread include fiction (fantasy, romance, mystery, thriller, sci-fi, literary, women's fiction, Christian, urban), non-fiction (faith-based, self-help), poetry, and academic works (theses, dissertations, articles for publication). I am an educator, having taught English and mass communication courses in a university setting for 16 years and teaching online courses on creative writing. I am a writing coach, helping writers to hone their craft from idea to development of project. My specialties include academic writing, creative writing, editing, proofreading, manuscript evaluation, researching, teaching of composition and mass communication courses. ******* What a few clients have said about my work... Shonell provides expert editing services that can take any book to the next level. I have always left inspired and seeing my written words in a refreshed way. She is personable and pays attention to those little details. Shonell met my expectations (they are usually ridiculously high). I have used her services more than once and have never regretted it. I look forward to her being a part of my growing team. -Maryann Reid, Digital Consultant, Startup Advisor Shonell was hired to proofread my manuscript, and she went above and beyond the call of duty! She gave me a detailed critique of my work and made my manuscript shine. -Julia Press Simmons, Owner of Queen Midas Books Shonell provided an unorthodox service on a writing project of mine. She was professional, punctual, gracious and showed her competency. The service was editing in nature. I would use or recommend her in this capacity at any time, to anyone. -Brad Dickey *******

Ghostwriter & Beta Reader - Did you know that buyers can return your work if they detect AI? Do you know that Claude will tell you your AI generated manuscript is okay when it's not? I am a very experienced beta reader/line editor of over 15 years, most recently of FPA grads who use AI generated manuscripts. I am also a seasoned ghostwriter of over 200 original works of all genres for long-term clients. Some best sellers. I can point out the story's strengths and weaknesses to put you on the path for the best version of your work. I can write a 50k word story in 3-4 weeks. If your work is AI generated, I am proficient at weeding out AI shortfalls. I have a database of AI manuscripts where I can cross-reference the elements that have been re-used by AI. My turnaround time is quick and I continue to communicate as needed even after my work for you is complete.

✅ Top-rated PLUS badge with proven success working on large contracts serving clients over multi-month collaborations as a ghostwriter, developmental editor, and line editor. ✔️ Performing in the top 3% of 18 million freelancers in Upwork’s talent pool 📚 Specializing in memoirs, autobiographies, creative nonfiction, nonfiction, and true crime books ✏️ Seasoned Experience: ➢ providing one-on-one ghostwriting and editing support ➢ serving BiPOC storytellers ➢ collaborating with a diverse range of independent authors Founders ∘ Celebrities ∘ Public Figures ∘ Educators ➢ interviewing and writing from transcripts and outlines ➢ structuring and developing content ➢ incorporating research using primary sourcess such as legal documents, investigative case content, academic writing, & medical records ➢ producing complex narratives bridging generations, countries, & cultures 📌 Writing and Editing Books Featuring these Subjects A-Z 📌 Addiction ∘ ADHD ∘ Autism Bereavement ∘ Cancer ∘ Criminal Justice Democracy ∘ Depression ∘ Faith ∘ Forensic Science Gangs ∘ Grief ∘ Homicide ∘ Immigration ∘ Incarceration ∘ Libel Loss ∘ Organized Crime ∘ Poverty ∘ PTSD ∘ Racism ∘ Refugees Segregation ∘ Sexual Abuse ∘ Sexual Assault Special Needs ∘ Suicide ∘ War White-collar Crime ⚜️ About Me ❖ MA Degree in Journalism from New York University ☞ Studied documentary storytelling and television writing and reporting with Emmy award-winning faculty ☞ Interned at THIRTEEN, New York’s flagship PBS station, contributing to a Peabody Award-winning arts program ❖ Work Experience in Live Television at ABC Network Affiliates ☞ Video Editor in News for Reporters and Photojournalists at KVUE in Austin, TX, and WMAR in Baltimore, MD ☞ Daybreak, Evening, and Weekend Newscasts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From a Satisfied Memoir Editing Client “Working with Sonny has been an absolute pleasure. She brought clarity, care, and professionalism to every stage of the editing process. Her thoughtful feedback helped me refine not only my memoir but also my voice as a writer. Sonny’s attention to detail, warmth, and insight made the entire experience both inspiring and enjoyable. I’m deeply grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to any author seeking an editor who truly understands both craft and heart.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From a Satisfied Ghostwriting Legacy Client “Sonny helped our dad with his memoir. She is an excellent writer, extremely responsive, and she provided us with an amazing experience throughout the process. Sonny came significantly under budget while giving our family an excellent memoir. We would definitely work with Sonny again.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From a Time Person of the Year “Sonny exceeded expectations in every single way. I have recommended her to several people already, and I will certainly work with her again if she has the availability. Sonny is exactly the personality and has the working style I needed to help me write my memoir, and I'm not sure how anyone else gets their writing completed without her! We worked together daily for several months, and I will miss working with her!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From a Leadership Coach and Founder of Coaching Corporate "I couldn't have had a better experience! Sonny went above and beyond to ensure the success of our writing and the time we spent together. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and could not have written my book without her. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Sonny, you won't be disappointed. She is able to utilise her various skills and reach deep into pulling a book out of someone, like she did for me. Her attention to detail is perfect. I give her a 10/10. I will definitely use Sonny for any future books I write. Thank you so much, Sonny!”

Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile. My name is Chas and I have a passion for making imagination come to life through words. I'm especially a sucker for a good love story. I write Romance and Fantasy mostly, but worked on a few Non-Fiction pieces as well. One of my favorite things when writing is getting to know the characters and creating a "real-feel" personality to them. I believe in making your characters relatable and likable. A little about me personally, I am a mother to two little kiddos. We spend our free time reading, having adventures in the park, and tons of pretend play. I like to think I'm just a big kid myself! I am working on transitioning to writing full time, as I'd love to make it a career. I'm willing to work with more than one client at a time, have video call meetings to discuss the outlines, and get to know you and your voice. Building a relationship with my clients is important to me and I make it a point to skip the small talk. If I can be there to support your next project, reach out! I'd love to hear about what your vision is and offer my help in making it a reality.

Ghostwriter, marketing-content writer, and editor with 42 years of experience working with senior executives, business owners, and academics in a wide range of industries. My writing has appeared in prominent trade publications, business journals, and newspapers that include CMSWire, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, MIT Sloan Management Review, TechCrunch, and The New York Times. My latest books include “Digital Customer Success,” written with the CEO and CCO of a leading Customer Success software company, and "ALIEN Thinking: The Unconventional Path to Breakthrough Ideas," published by Hachette Book Group in 2021. “Pete has helped me communicate my ideas with more force and impact … I would not publish any work of significance without getting it first through the expert editorial assistance of Pete Gerardo.” —Professor Cyril Bouquet, author of “ALIEN Thinking”

Freelance writer mostly specializing in the romance and fantasy genres. I hold a degree in Creative Writing, and I have ghostwritten several hundred thousand words for a wide variety of clients, as well as published works of my own under a pen name. I work quickly and efficiently to provide an engaging narrative with a fast turnaround time and love working with clients to write the story of their dreams. I have worked as a freelance proofreader and copy editor for over ten years now, editing and proofreading everything from novels and manuscripts to theses to an undergraduate research journal. I also worked as a writing tutor for over three years, helping students clean up their assignments to meet professor's standards for language and grammar.