I believe every person carries within them at least one story that is waiting to be written, shared, and remembered. For many, that story is tied to a family veteran. Maybe it was a father who never spoke about the war but lived its effects for the rest of his life. Maybe it was a grandfather whose medals, letters, and flag sit in a dusty box deep inside a closet. These are loved ones whose legacies deserve to be documented and shared.
Let’s be honest, the thought of starting a book project can send someone into freeze mode because it can be overwhelming. It’s possible you might even feel a little intimidated at the thought of sharing your words. I’m not a writer, how could I possibly tell a story? Is that what you’re thinking? The problems are, you feel overwhelmed, are unsure where to start, may not have all the documents you need, and just don’t understand the processes to complete a book project.
This is where I can help. We can work together and I can be your co-creator, your storyteller, developmental editor, or even your ghost writer. I can help you turn your thoughts and words into a powerful book ready for publication.
You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s explore the ways a ghost writer can assist you on your book writing journey.
What Clients Require
It’s been my experience the last 15 years of being a military researcher and writer, that many clients want to create some sort of veteran book. It might a simple photo book. Perhaps a book based off a trip to Europe. Some have asked for complete veteran biographies from birth to death. In other cases it has been a collection of family veteran stories told in one volume.
The problem for the clients who have hired me to write or co-write has been that they normally do not want to write an entire book themselves. Although, I have had a couple clients do all the writing and I served as Developmental Editor. Some other issues clients have faced are lack of time, little desire to do the work, or lack of knowledge on the process of research, writing, and publishing.
There is nothing wrong with these problems or issues. We are not meant to be great at everything. We have the ability to hire an expert in areas we need assistance. If the toilet clogs, we call a plumber. Car dies we call a mechanic. Need a book written, we can call a ghost writer.
Benefits of a Ghost Writer
How can a ghost writer help you bring to life your veteran’s story?
- I am able to help you organize your materials, prepare research plans, and transform fragments of story, memory, emotion, and documents into a cohesive story.
- Listening to you in discussions throughout the process, I am able to help craft the voice of the book to your voice. I also help ensure the voice remains yours throughout the book.
- With my extensive research background, I am able to help you discover answers where you may have hit a brick wall. This allows you to fill in blanks and tell a deeper story. Additionally, I will help you verify and cite the sources for the information you present.
- Through the research process we can also identify which family stories are fact, which are fiction, and which are somewhere in between. It is important to distinguish these within your book so readers are not confused.
- I can help you bring depth and emotion to the book. I will often suggest other things to add to the story, including the impact of war on the veteran, family, and future generations. More of my clients are including this aspect of the veteran story in their private family books. Others are now including some details in books published for public consumption.
- As a ghostwriter, I also serve as a project manager who can help guide you from start to finish. Concept to published book.
These are just some of the ways a ghost writer can help bring your veteran book to life. Whether you need assistance in some of the writing or all of the writing, a ghost writer can help.
Are you ready to start writing your veteran book? Veteran’s Day is approaching along with the fall and winter holidays. It’s a great time to get started on research, writing, and gathering materials and stories from family.
From War to Words
If you would like to dive more deeply into the process of writing a veteran’s book, there is still time to join my new workshop, From War to Words. This is a brand new 3-Part Workshop + Coaching + Project Guides to Help You Turn Service into Story, and Memory into Legacy. Workshop one begins Wednesday November 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CST.
As we approach the holidays, now is a great time to start thinking about writing a veteran book. Family gatherings can provide new stories, photos, genealogy and military documents, and insight.
This is not just another webinar series. It’s a writing journey—with coaching support, research tools, writing prompts, PDF guides, and expert guidance through research, writing, design, and publication.
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