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Christian Ghostwriting Services - Turn Your Story Into a Published Book

Full-service ghostwriting, cover design, interior formatting, and publishing guidance for authors in the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond — captured in structured voice interviews (you never type a word) and handled end to end by one published Christian author.

The Drive Through Grief With Me — published Christian memoir Published author — available on Amazon, Apple Books & more
Ruan Oelofsen, Christian memoir ghostwriter and published author of The Drive Through Grief With Me
Full-Service Ghostwriting

Complete Book Production from $3,500

Writing, editing, cover design, interior formatting, and publishing guidance — all three milestones included. Starting at 20,000 words, scaling up to 200,000+.

From $3,500 Full project (Tier 1)

What We Do

Complete Book Production — From Idea to Published Book

You have a story worth telling — a memoir of faith, a personal story, a nonfiction book rooted in Christian values. The hard part is not having it; it is getting it into a published book.

One team. One price. No surprises.

CP Chronicles carries the whole journey in one place — manuscript, cover design, interior formatting, and self-publishing guidance on Amazon KDP and Draft2Digital — under one contract, with the full price ladder published in the milestones section below. You are never handed off to a chain of freelancers, and there are no costs that were not quoted up front.

You focus on the heart of the story. We handle everything else.

3 Clear Milestones Deposit · Draft Review · Final Delivery
2–12+ mo Project Timelines Scaled to your book's word count
$1,250 Initial Milestone Payment First deposit - full project from $3,500
100% Yours to Keep Full author credit from the first word; copyright transfers on completion of payment
Ruan Oelofsen, Christian ghostwriter living with cerebral palsy

Meet the Author

Ruan Oelofsen

Christian Ghostwriter & Published Author

Ruan lives with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and uses assistive technology and speech-to-text tools as his everyday writing setup. He has published The Drive Through Grief With Me and releases The Poems of the Drive on April 27, 2027. The technology is simply how the work gets done — every manuscript still goes through structured drafting, review checkpoints, and final polish before it ships.

Every project at CP Chronicles is built on the same foundation: faith, craft, and the belief that every story matters.

How It Works

From Your Idea to a Published Book in 3 Steps

Our Voice-to-Print Interview Method: structured, recorded voice interviews — you never type a word — then drafting from those recordings with review checkpoints at every milestone. A clear path, so you always know what is happening with your book.

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Free Consultation & Outline Review

You don't need to write a single word. We conduct structured, recorded voice interviews to draw out your full story, outline your chapters, and map out the milestone plan.

  • Voice interview
  • Chapter outline
  • Milestone plan
02

Milestone Drafting & Interior Layout

Using recorded transcripts and structured voice notes, we draft your manuscript in managed phases. You read each stage, ask for revisions, and approve it before we move to the next.

  • Recorded transcripts
  • Managed phases
  • Review checkpoints
03

Distribution-Ready Delivery

You receive print-ready PDFs, reflowable EPUBs, and full cover files — formatted and tested for KDP, Draft2Digital, and Smashwords. Your book is ready for readers worldwide.

  • Formatting
  • Final polish
  • Delivery

See the full process step by step

Milestones & Pricing

One Project, Three Milestones — Full-Service Ghostwriting From $3,500

Three clear milestones: writing, editing, publishing readiness. Full-service packages start at $3,500 (20,000–25,000 words) and scale with book length up to $52,000 for 200,000+ words — every price upfront, in USD, no hidden fees.

Milestone 1 · Project Deposit

Foundation

From $1,250

Your book is begun — the first 50% is written with full attention to voice, faith, and craft. This milestone carries the heaviest writing load, so its price scales with your book's length. Typical timeframe: 4–24+ weeks depending on the tier.

Your initial milestone payment — not the full project price. It scales by book length; the full ladder is below.

  • First half of the book written
  • Faith-based tone and worldview applied
  • Chapter-by-chapter development
Milestone 2 · Draft Review

Completion

$3,500 fixed (Tier 1: $1,250)

The manuscript is finished and thoroughly checked — the remaining 50% plus a comprehensive proofread. Typical timeframe: 3–6 weeks depending on word-count tier.

  • Remaining 50% — full manuscript complete
  • Comprehensive reading pass
  • Spelling & grammar error checking
Milestone 3 · Formatting & Final Delivery

Publishing Readiness

$1,000

Your book is polished, formatted, and positioned for the marketplace — ready for readers. Typical timeframe: 1–2 weeks.

  • Final polish and refinement
  • Interior formatting for KDP & Draft2Digital
  • Expert guidance on where to publish

Full project — all three milestones (Tier 1, books of 20,000–25,000 words)

$3,500

$3,500 is the full project starting price, not the ceiling. Your first milestone payment starts at $1,250 — every tier, timeline, and total is listed below.

Full pricing by book length

Milestone 1 scales with your book's length; Milestone 2 ($3,500 — Tier 1: $1,250) and Milestone 3 ($1,000) are fixed in every tier. Every total below is the complete project in USD — writing, editing, formatting, and publishing guidance, no hidden fees.

  • Tier 1 · 20,000–25,000 words · from $3,500 Focused Memoir / Short Faith Testimony / Core Leadership Guide
  • Tiers 2–4 · 25,000–110,000 words Standard Full-Length Autobiography / Comprehensive Christian Nonfiction
  • Tiers 5–7 · 110,000–170,000 words In-Depth Legacy Biography / Detailed Theological & Ministry Work
  • Tiers 8–9 · 175,000–200,000+ words · up to $52,000 Master Legacy Epic / Multi-Volume Family History / Definitive Life Work

All projects feature a 3-Milestone Payment System (Project Deposit, Draft Review, and Formatting & Final Delivery) to keep your investment secure and transparent.

Full project pricing by manuscript length — every total includes writing, editing, formatting, and publishing guidance (USD, no hidden fees)
Package Milestone 1
Project Deposit
Milestone 2
Draft Review
Milestone 3
Formatting & Final Delivery
Total Timeline
Tier 1
20,000–25,000 words
$1,250 $1,250 $1,000 $3,500 Approx. 2 months
Tier 2
25,000–40,000 words
$3,700 $3,500 $1,000 $8,200 Approx. 3 months
Tier 3
40,000–80,000 words
$8,400 $3,500 $1,000 $12,900 Approx. 4–4.5 months
Tier 4
80,000–110,000 words
$13,100 $3,500 $1,000 $17,600 Approx. 5–6 months
Tier 5
110,000–135,000 words
$17,800 $3,500 $1,000 $22,300 Approx. 6–7 months
Tier 6
135,000–150,000 words
$22,500 $3,500 $1,000 $27,000 Approx. 8 months
Tier 7
150,000–170,000 words
$35,500 $3,500 $1,000 $40,000 Approx. 9–10 months
Tier 8
175,000–200,000 words
$41,500 $3,500 $1,000 $46,000 Approx. 10–11 months
Tier 9Largest manuscripts
200,000+ words
$47,500 $3,500 $1,000 $52,000 Approx. 12 months or more
How milestone billing works — and why larger books cost more

Milestone 1 (Project Deposit) carries the heaviest writing load, so it scales from $1,250 (Tier 1) up to $47,500 (Tier 9, 200,000+ words). Milestone 2 (Draft Review) is fixed at $3,500 for Tiers 2–9 — $1,250 at the Tier 1 starter tier — and Milestone 3 (Formatting & Final Delivery) is $1,000 in every tier. You never pay the project in full upfront.

Larger manuscripts require substantially more writing, discovery, manuscript development, revision and proofreading, project management, and production time — so the price grows with the workload, never as a flat word-count add-on. The 200,000+ tier exists because books that size need the most writing, editing, and production time; they are quoted with the same transparency as every smaller project.

All timelines are estimates, not guaranteed deadlines. Actual completion depends on story complexity, source material, client feedback, and response times. Clear delivery dates are agreed before work begins.

Portfolio & Featured Work

Published Work & Formatting Samples

See the quality of our work — from manuscript to published book, formatted and distributed across every major platform.

Book cover of The Drive Through Grief With Me — published Christian memoir by Ruan Oelofsen, formatted for KDP and Draft2Digital
Published Book

The Drive Through Grief With Me

by Ruan Oelofsen

A Christian memoir about grief, grace, and the hope of healing — written, formatted, and distributed end-to-end by CP Chronicles and published on the major platforms. It is the clearest proof of the standard we bring to every project, from first word to finished book.

Reflowable EPUB Print-Ready PDF Full Cover Design KDP & D2D Distribution
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Reader Feedback

Reader Reviews & Verification

What readers of The Drive Through Grief With Me shared after finishing the book — free, honest, and uncompensated.

"Grateful for the honest and raw emotions shared. This will help other people going through grief. It just shows you, we are not alone in our experiences."

Reviewed by Anonymous

"The book touched my heart. May the author's grief brings healing and that happiness and love overwhelms his days for ever."

Reviewed by Anonymous

🔒 100% Genuine & Unpaid Feedback: These reviews were provided freely by readers who received a complimentary copy of the book on Smashwords. No payment or compensation was ever exchanged for these reviews.

To see these genuine reader reviews live on Smashwords, please visit Smashwords:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/2067986

Published & available on

Amazon · Apple Books · Barnes & Noble · Kobo · Smashwords · Draft2Digital

Services

From Your Story to a Published Book — We Handle Every Step

One team, one price, one process. Author services — ghostwriting, design, book formatting, and publishing support — everything under one roof so you never have to coordinate multiple vendors.

Writing

Memoir & Nonfiction Ghostwriting

Your notes, recordings, and ideas become a complete, polished manuscript — memoir, personal story, or nonfiction — written in your voice, shaped with craft, and delivered chapter by chapter for your review.

  • Full Manuscript Drafting (up to 200,000+ words)
  • Chapter-by-Chapter Review Checkpoints
  • Comprehensive Proofreading & Grammar Checks
  • Faith-Based Tone & Worldview Applied
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Formatting

Ebook & Print Interior Formatting

Professional interior layout formatted for print and digital — ready for Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, and Smashwords. Every page designed to industry standards.

  • Reflowable EPUB for Ebook Platforms
  • 300 DPI Print-Ready PDF
  • KDP & Draft2Digital Compliant Layout
  • Front & Back Matter Formatting
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Cover Design & Packaging

Custom Book Cover Design & Packaging

A custom cover that meets industry standards, plus full packaging so your book looks professional on every platform — Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and beyond.

  • Full Front, Back & Spine Cover Files
  • 300 DPI Print-Ready Cover (PDF)
  • RGB Ebook Cover (JPEG/PNG)
  • KDP & Smashwords Compliant Sizing
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Ghostwriting & Book Production

Everything you need to know before starting your ghostwriting project.

Pricing & milestones

How much does it cost to hire a Christian ghostwriter?

Ghostwriting packages start at $3,500 for a 20,000–25,000-word book (Tier 1) and scale with manuscript length up to $52,000 for 200,000+ words (Tier 9) — every total in the table above is the complete project in USD, no hidden fees. You never pay in full upfront: the first milestone payment starts at $1,250, Milestone 2 (Draft Review) is fixed at $3,500 for Tiers 2–9 — $1,250 at Tier 1 — and Milestone 3 (Formatting & Final Delivery) is $1,000 in every tier. Larger manuscripts cost more because they genuinely take more writing, editing, and production time — never a flat word-count add-on.

How long does the ghostwriting process take?

Timelines scale with book length — the estimate for every tier is in the table above: about 2 months for Tier 1 (20,000–25,000 words), rising to 12+ months for Tier 9 (200,000+ words). These are estimates, not deadlines: actual completion depends on story complexity, source material, and how quickly feedback comes back. Clear delivery dates are agreed before work begins.

What is included in each milestone?

The three milestone cards above summarize it: Milestone 1 writes the first 50% of your book, Milestone 2 completes the remaining 50% plus a comprehensive proofread, and Milestone 3 is the final polish, professional interior formatting for KDP and Draft2Digital, and step-by-step publishing guidance.

Getting started

How do I get started?

Start the client application — a guided form where you share your name, email, preferred genre, word-count range, and a brief about your book, then choose the milestone to start with and your preferred start and end dates. It takes about four minutes. Once we receive your submission you get an instant confirmation email, your tailored written quote follows within 24 hours, and Ruan reaches out within 1–2 business days to confirm the details and dates before work begins.

What materials do I need to provide to start ghostwriting?

You can start with whatever you have — there is no single "right" format. Some clients provide detailed chapter outlines, others send voice recordings of their story, and some simply describe their idea in a conversation. Notes, journals, blog posts, sermons, and even text messages have all been used as source material. Your ghostwriter will work with whatever you give and shape it into a structured manuscript.

Can I make changes during the writing process?

Absolutely. Each milestone includes a review stage — you approve the first 50% before the second half begins, and the full manuscript is reviewed before the final polish. Feedback, edits, and direction changes are expected and welcomed. The process is collaborative: your voice leads, and the ghostwriter shapes the work around your vision.

Can I see samples of your work before committing?

Absolutely. You can read the published memoir The Drive Through Grief With Me on any major platform — our Books page has direct store links plus five sample passages, and full details of the upcoming collection The Poems of the Drive. This gives you a clear picture of the writing quality, tone, and production standard you can expect for your own book.

The craft: voice, genre & faith

What does a book ghostwriter do?

A book ghostwriter writes your manuscript on your behalf based on your notes, recordings, stories, and ideas. You receive full author credit from your very first word. At CP Chronicles, every project is written within a Christian worldview — whether it is a memoir, personal story, or nonfiction book. Your heart and message stay front and center, and once the finished book is delivered and paid for in full, it is unmistakably yours.

How do you capture my voice as a ghostwriter?

Your ghostwriter studies your tone, vocabulary, sentence rhythm, and the way you naturally tell a story. Through your notes, recordings, and conversations, the ghostwriter builds a clear picture of how you speak and write. The finished manuscript should read as if you wrote every word yourself — because the story, the perspective, and the heart behind it are entirely yours.

What is a Christian ghostwriter?

A Christian ghostwriter is a professional writer who authors books on behalf of someone else — within a Christian worldview. Whether it is a memoir, personal story, autobiography, or nonfiction book, the ghostwriter captures your voice, story, and faith, then shapes it into a polished, publication-ready manuscript. You receive full credit as the author; the ghostwriter's role stays behind the scenes.

What genres do you ghostwrite?

CP Chronicles specializes in Christian and faith-based books — including memoirs, personal stories, autobiographies, inspirational nonfiction, drama, and Christian spy thrillers. Every project is written within a Christian worldview and delivered with prayerful care. If your book honors God, we would love to help you bring it to life.

Rights & comparisons

Do I own the rights to my book?

Yes — with full author credit and billing from the very first word. Copyright ownership of the finished manuscript transfers to you once the full final payment for all agreed services is made, at which point the work is yours to publish, distribute, and sell as you see fit. CP Chronicles does not claim any rights to your lawful content.

What is the difference between ghostwriting and co-writing?

In ghostwriting, the writer works entirely behind the scenes — you receive full author credit throughout and copyright ownership transfers to you once the completed work is fully paid for. In co-writing, both names appear on the book. CP Chronicles operates as a ghostwriting service: your story, your name on the cover, and your finished book to own and publish.

What is the difference between a ghostwriter and an autobiography writer?

A ghostwriter writes your book entirely on your behalf while you keep full author credit; an autobiography writer typically shares the byline. At CP Chronicles every project is ghostwritten — your story, your name on the cover, and full copyright ownership transferred to you on final payment.

Services, publishing & working together

Do you offer book cover design and interior formatting?

Yes. CP Chronicles provides complete book production — including professional cover design, interior layout for both print and eBook, and formatting that meets the technical requirements of Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, and other major platforms. Everything is handled under one roof.

Can you help me self-publish my book on Amazon?

Yes. Milestone 3 includes step-by-step publishing guidance for Amazon KDP and Draft2Digital — from uploading your formatted manuscript to setting up your book listing, choosing categories, and going live worldwide. You stay in control of your publishing journey with expert support at every step.

Can I hire a ghostwriter remotely from anywhere in the world?

Yes. CP Chronicles works with authors worldwide — the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and beyond. The entire ghostwriting process is handled remotely through notes, recordings, outlines, and conversations. You never need to meet in person. Milestone dates are flexible, and all communication happens via email.

Cerebral Palsy & accessibility

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of neurological conditions that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture. It is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain, most often before or during birth. CP affects each person differently — some people walk independently, others use mobility aids, and some communicate through assistive technology. It does not affect intelligence or the ability to think, learn, and create.

How does Cerebral Palsy affect your writing?

Ruan Oelofsen, the founder of CP Chronicles, lives with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which affects all four limbs and the trunk. He writes with assistive technology and speech-to-text tools as his everyday setup, and every manuscript goes through the same structured process — recorded voice interviews, milestone drafting, and review checkpoints — with the quality, voice, and faith-centered craft held to the same professional standard as any other book we produce.

How do you write a book if you can't type?

Modern assistive technology makes professional writing possible without traditional typing. Ruan uses speech-to-text software, eye-gaze technology, and adaptive input devices to compose, edit, and structure manuscripts. Every word is crafted with the same precision and care as any professional writer — the tools are different, but the result is publication-ready.

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Your Book Starts Here — From First Word to Published Book

Three milestones carry it from your first recorded interview to a formatted, publish-ready book — ghostwriting, cover design, and guided self-publishing handled end to end.

Why Work With Me

Publisher-Ready Standards, Every Time

Every project is built on transparency, clear communication, and production quality that meets the standards of major publishing platforms.

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Transparent Project Milestones

You approve every stage before we move forward. No hidden steps, no surprise costs — just a clear path from your first deposit to your published book.

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Open Communication

Direct access to your ghostwriter at every stage. Questions, feedback, and direction changes are welcomed and expected — your voice leads the entire process.

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Publication-Ready Formatting

Every manuscript is professionally formatted and prepared to meet the technical requirements of KDP, Draft2Digital, and Smashwords — giving you a smooth submission and publication process.

Our Promise

Your Name on the Book — From the First Word

You receive full author credit from the very first milestone — your name on the cover, your story front and center. Full copyright ownership transfers to you upon full, final payment for all agreed services, exactly as stated in our Terms of Service, which you review and sign within the intake form before any work begins.

📝 You review and sign the full Terms of Service before the first milestone starts
💰 Milestone payments are sequential — you pay each stage only after approving the previous one
🔒 Your materials stay confidential — full NDA protection built into the agreement

Get Started

Start Your Book Application

A short, guided application — six steps, about four minutes. Tell us about you and your book, book your free consultation, and receive a tailored quote within 24 hours. Nothing is charged until Ruan has reviewed your answers and you have approved a written quote.

  • Your details and your book — genre, length, and your brief
  • Milestone scope, dates, and a live price estimate
  • Your free consultation booking, agreements, and signature
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No obligation — your tailored quote within 24 hours.

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