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Ghostwriting

Ghostwriting

The Premier Ghostwriting Partner for Business and Thought Leaders

From first conversation through Simon & Schuster distribution, Quaderer Media Group handles every step of writing and publishing your book. Over the course of their careers, our network of writers and editors has produced 49 New York Times bestsellers, won a Pulitzer Prize, and placed 27 titles with Big Five publishers.

As Featured In & Partnered With
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Top-Tier Writers and Editors

Our network of nearly 80 vetted collaborators includes New York Times-bestselling ghostwriters, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and contributors to The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Forbes, and The New York Times and many other publications.

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A Real Path to Simon & Schuster

Through our Quaderer Books imprint and partnership with Forefront Books, qualifying titles reach readers via Simon & Schuster’s distribution network — not just publishing “navigation,” but a direct channel into the Big Five system.

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Founder-Led by a Banker and Journalist

Editor-in-Chief Joseph Quaderer spent 17 years at Morgan Stanley before earning his M.S. at Columbia Journalism School — a rare combination that gives our business and thought leadership authors a partner who understands both their world and the craft.

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White-Glove, End-to-End

Every engagement begins with a complimentary discovery call with a senior editor. From there we handle author-writer matching, strategy sessions, drafting, multi-stage editing, and publishing navigation — at the level of involvement you choose.

Ghostwriting Packages

Choose the engagement model that fits your goals. Every package includes our complete editorial process, with team caliber and scope of services scaling at each tier.

Director


$50,000–$115,000
Senior Editor & Professional Writer
  • Upfront research and discovery phase
  • Collaborative strategy sessions with your senior editor and writer to shape positioning & structure
  • Full manuscript development by a professional writer with a strong publication record
  • Editorial development and quality assurance by senior editor
  • Guided publishing navigation to identify the right home for your book

Executive


$135,000–$295,000
Executive & Senior Editor, Bestselling Writer, Beta Testing
  • In-depth market research & custom publishing strategy
  • Book architecture sessions with executive & senior editor
  • Full manuscript development by a widely published or bestselling writer
  • Multi-layer editorial oversight by executive & senior editor
  • Manuscript beta testing with 20+ target readers

Chairman


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#1 New York Times-Bestselling Team, Full-Service Support
  • Market research, bespoke publishing strategy & book planning led by QMG’s executive editorial team
  • Manuscript developed by a writer of any caliber, up to #1 New York Times bestselling authors
  • Continuous editing & revisions by executive editor
  • Manuscript beta testing with 20+ target readers
  • Direct agent outreach and traditional publisher solicitation

Trusted by CEOs, Founders, and Industry Leaders

Ghostwriting Package Inclusions

Director Executive Chairman
Research & Discovery
Author Intake Questionnaire & Publishing Readiness Checklist
Writer Matching & Assignment Professional writer with strong publication record Widely published or bestselling writer Writer of any caliber, up to and including #1 New York Times bestselling authors
Complimentary Writer Replacement Once
Strategic Planning Sessions
  • Goals & Vision Alignment
  • Book Positioning & Market Fit
  • Voice, Tone & Style Direction
  • Structure & Content Architecture
  • Reader Promise & Value Proposition
  • Competitive & Market Analysis
  • Promotional & Marketing Roadmap
  • Publishing Pathway Selection
Session Format
(Travel packages available at every tier)
Video or phone In-person at QMG’s New York office or via video Any location
Chapter-Level Outline
Recurring Author Interviews
Continuous Editorial Oversight Senior Editor Senior Editor Executive and/or Senior Editor
Embedded Research & Onsite Immersion Negotiable Negotiable Available
Beta Reader Panel (20+ Readers)
Line Edit
Copy Edit
Publishing Strategy Personally provided by QMG CEO & Editor-in-Chief Joseph Quaderer
Market & Comp Title Research
Book Proposal Development
(When pursuing traditional publishers)
Add-on available
Pitch & Submission Materials
(When pursuing traditional publishers)
  • Query Letter
  • Synopsis
  • Author Bio
Curated Agent Shortlist
(When pursuing traditional publishers)
Submissions to Hybrid & Independent Publishing Partners
Publicist & Marketing Partner Introductions
Direct Representation & Submission to Traditional Publishers Available on a case-by-case basis Available on a case-by-case basis
Agent Outreach via QMG’s Industry Network Available on a case-by-case basis Available on a case-by-case basis
Publishing Navigation & Advisory Two years Two years Ongoing
Publishing Contract Review
Launch & Bestseller Strategy Launch strategy and positioning Full bestseller campaign strategy, including pricing, reviews, and promotional planning
End-to-End Management of Marketing, PR & Publishing Partners
Publishing & Distribution Access via QMG
(Separate publishing and distribution fees apply)
Guidance and optional access Priority consideration for publishing via QMG imprint Full publishing execution via QMG imprint; potential distribution through Simon & Schuster (for select clients)
2025 Gathering of the Ghosts

CEO & Editor-in-Chief Joseph Quaderer pictured with two legends of the ghostwriting world at the 2025 Gathering of the Ghosts – the largest gathering of ghostwriters globally, proudly sponsored by QMG.

Ready to turn your vision into a powerful book?

Contact Quaderer Media Group today for a free consultation. Let’s bring your story to life.