Let's Write Your Book
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Life is short
Write the Book
Memoirs - Family Histories - Legacy Books - Business Histories
What Can We Do For You?
I'm stuck in my book writing process and I need advisement from a professional.
I want to seek out traditional publishing, and I need a book proposal.
I already wrote my book, but I need help making it be better.
I have an idea, but I need help writing it.
From Concept to Cultivation
Every great book begins with a solid foundation. Before you write a single chapter, we map out the core DNA of your concept. We establish the scope, define your target readership, and build a comprehensive structural blueprint so you never face a blank page without a plan.
PHASE TWO: DEVELOPMENT
This is where your book does its heavy growing. Armed with your blueprint, you will begin drafting your chapters. We establish steady bi-weekly writing milestones to keep you motivated and structured as your manuscript takes physical shape.
PHASE THREE: REFINEMENT
Once the draft is complete, it enters the refinement phase. Just like preparing for a major milestone, this stage is about smoothing out the rough edges, strengthening the narrative voice, and ensuring structural integrity.
PHASE FOUR: PREPARATION
When your manuscript is polished, it is time to prepare it for its first introduction to the industry. Whether you are pursuing traditional publishing or curated hybrid paths, we build the package required to make a stellar impression.
PHASE FIVE: THE DEBUT
The final stage is sending your completed work out into the world. We transition from creators to project managers, coordinating the final details necessary to give your book the best possible start in the competitive market.
PHASE ONE: THE CONCEPT
Author Advisory Session
You don't have to write in a vacuum. Whether you need help with organizing your ideas, polishing your content, or developing a path forward, get dedicated time with a professional ghostwriter. You’ll leave with increased clarity, a customized summary, and a clear path for moving forward with your publishing goals.
60-minute Live 1:1 Strategy & Concept Analysis
A Custom Written Action Plan & Summary
Concept development to evolve your ideas into a marketable story with an organized and comprehensive arc.
Book Proposal Writing
Detailed chapter summaries to demonstrate the complete structure and arc of the book. Polished sample content to showcase voice and writing ability.
Market analysis through audience identification,
evaluation of competing titles, and distinguishing author platform.
Your voice—
elevated.
We mirror your cadence, language, and leadership DNA so readers hear you on every page.
Ghostwriting
Strategy
meets story.
We align your book with your goals—keynotes, media, deal flow, legacy—so the manuscript moves your mission forward.
White-glove
discretion.
NDAs, off-the-record interviews, and a low-lift concierge workflow built for busy calendars.
Meet Your Writer
Erika Tynes-Winston has spent more than 25 years helping individuals and organizations successfully communicate their ideas, platforms and narratives. She began her writing career as a newspaper journalist reporting on politics, social and racial justice. After some years as an attorney and political science professor, Erika returned to her love for storytelling, establishing herself as an accomplished writer and developmental editor.
With a client list that comprises entrepreneurs, celebrities, inspirational speakers, and corporate leaders, Erika’s portfolio includes personal memoirs, business memoir hybrids, and prescriptive books. She has ghostwritten five traditionally published books, along with numerous hybrid and self-published projects. Her book proposals have garnered high value offers from Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, John Wiley & Sons, McGraw Hill, and Hachette Book Group.
Erika understands the emotion and vulnerability that goes into writing. She honors that sacrifice by listening to your voice and collaborating with you to deliver your highest quality of storytelling into the world.
One of the hardest tasks that I have ever undertaken is taking what was in my head and getting it into written form. Erika helped me through the process, understood my voice, helped me transform my experiences in the right words and helped me get it all down in a way that was super authentic to me and helped me ensure that my lived experience was on every single page on my book.”
Kalifah Oliver
Author of I Think I Love My Job
Client Voices
“From the moment I read her work, I wanted her to be a part of my journey. Her creativity, relentless commitment to excellence, and compassion ignited my already courageous and authentic voice throughout this book. Our partnership evolved into a friendship, and our bond will forever have a special place in my heart.”
Nellie Borrero
Author of Unwavering
This book wouldn't be possible without Erika. The "Me" part of this book would not be there if she did not push me to be vulnerable and share. I affectionately think of Erika as my doula. She really helped me to bring notes out in this story, and I will forever appreciate her for that.”
Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
Author of Kamala, The Motherland, and Me