Writer & Ghostwriter

Do you have a great book idea and solid professional credentials in your field but lack the writing experience, the voice, or the time to write the book yourself? Do you have an important personal story to tell but find the prospect of writing it much tougher than talking about it? Here at A Writer’s Eye, Kevin Quirk will be the messenger to help bring your ideas or experiences to the people you most want to reach. He will work with you to plan your project, conduct interviews with you and any other relevant person, gather other necessary materials, write your book, and then edit and revise it with you.

General Nonfiction
It’s no secret that many successful authors have a ghostwriter or collaborator to help them write their books. For first-time authors especially, book publishers often expect it. The professional assistance of a good writer can provide the edge you need in landing a literary agent, attracting the right publisher, earning a solid advance, and selling your book to the widest possible audience. Kevin Quirk will consider ghostwriting or collaborating projects in any subject, with special expertise or experience in: self-help, marriage & family, business, health, politics, spirituality & religion, and current events.     [top]

Memoirs and Autobiographies
We all have a story to tell, and more and more people are deciding to tell theirs in a book. We see and hear celebrities touting their memoirs every day, but the real news is the growing number of “ordinary” folks offering the gift of their life story to family, friends, and others who will be touched by it. Writing teacher and author Natalie Goldberg tells us that our lives are at once both ordinary and extraordinary, and that we are the carriers of details that make up history. I enjoy helping ordinary people tell the most meaningful stories of their lives, and I recently published my guidebook YOUR LIFE IS A BOOK - AND IT'S TIME TO WRITE IT: An A-to-Z Guide to Help Anyone Write Their life Story (www.yourlifeisabook.com). To learn more about this specialty service offered by Kevin Quirk, visit Life Is a Book: www.lifeisabook.com.
                                                          
As a ghostwriter or collaborator, Kevin Quirk not only provides his writing expertise but also his ability to quickly grasp the needed direction and voice for your book, as well as his listening ear and enthusiastic support. He is fully committed to your success and growth as an author.     [top]

Book Proposals and Queries
Literary agents and book publishers reject more than 95% of all books and proposals submitted to them. Often, they hardly take the time to read beyond the first five pages. How can you make sure that your book gets the full attention it deserves? Insiders will tell you that a compelling and professional query, or a thorough and engaging Book Proposal, can make all the difference. Even for experienced writers, these tools can be intimidating when you’re not familiar with what is expected and what can get you past the first checkpoint.

A Writer's Eye will help you organize, write, or edit this critical resource to enhance your chances of securing a book contract. Kevin Quirk will also give you tips on how to navigate the often confusing terrain of dealing with literary agents and publishers, so that you feel confident and secure that your book will be in good hands.     [top]