NEED A WRITING COACH OR GHOSTWRITER?
Looking to improve your writing …
WRITING COACHES
Whether you’re working on a book-length project or just want to improve your skills, a private writing coach can transform your writing journey. Our coaches have an excitement for language, expertise in publishing and a genuine compassion for your work as a writer.
Our highly vetted private writing coaches have the experience, credentials, and qualities that make for the best instructors, and they’re excited about offering their expertise. To connect with one of our coaches, send us an email!
Our coaches charge a flat fee of $125 per hour.
You want to be an author but not necessarily a writer …
GHOST WRITERS
One of the advantages of using an established imprint like Acorn Publishing to choose your ghostwriter, is that our list of highly experienced professionals is curated and quality-checked. Equally important, you will be working within a pre-established and monitored system with regard to payment and policies.
Our ghostwriters are kind and considerate professionals who ensure you are comfortable sharing your story with them. They'll work closely with you to sort through what goes on the page and what remains secret. They are experienced in crafting page turning, well-crafted, compelling books. Acorn Publishing is so confident in our ghost writers, we guarantee acceptance of your book for publication under our imprint after it is completed.
Inquire for individual pricing based on your project’s needs.
Check out the profiles for writing coaches and ghostwriters:
MARK ATTEBERRY
Ghostwriter
Mark is a multiple award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction who’s been published by heavyweights Simon & Schuster and HarperCollins. He’s spent his life in high-impact positions where every word matters. He’s been a pastor, teacher, counselor, and speaker. In 2020, Mark retired after 46 years of preaching and devoted himself fully to writing. He’s written thirteen books of his own and ghostwritten seven more for leading influencers. Mark is the author of the edge-of-your-seat Acorn thriller, Someone Knows.
His specialties include: business, motivation, and spirituality.
LESLIE FERGUSON
Writing Coach
Leslie holds an MA in English Literature and an MFA in Creative Writing from Chapman University. As a twenty-year memoir expert, she has a keen eye for grammar and usage details as well as for genre, voice, and style. Leslie taught high school English and college writing for two decades before moving to San Diego to pursue a career as an author and editor. Her memoir, When I Was Her Daughter is the winner of 12 awards, including the Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal for Memoir, the Memoir Prize for Books, and the Pencraft Book Award.
Her specialties include: literary, memoir, YA, and women’s fiction.
LAURA TAYLOR
Ghostwriter
Laura Taylor is a bestselling author and a veteran editor. She is the recipient of a dozen national book writing awards and has received book endorsements from authors Stephen King, the late Pat Conroy, and W.E.B. Griffin. Published by numerous imprints including Bantam Books and Harlequin/Silhouette, Laura has more than a million books in print. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and a Master of Arts in Communications.
Her specialties include: memoir, black ops, military fiction, science fiction, thriller, mainstream contemporary and historical fiction, mystery/suspense, romance and mainstream women's fiction.
CARLOS DE LOS RIO
Writing Coach and Ghostwriter
Carlos graduated from USC film school and Monterey College of Law. He is the acclaimed author of an array of underground Mexican-American books of poetry and prose. He has written films featuring Academy Award-winning movie stars including Danny Glover, Josh Hutcherson and Scott Eastwood. Carlos has the distinction of having written silver screen legend Lauren Bacall’s final film, The Forger. He is also an award-winning documentarian who has taught film writing at University of California, San Diego. Carlos' reputation as both a writing coach and ghost writer makes him highly sought after by professional and aspiring writers alike.
His specialties include: thrillers, sci-fi/fantasy, drama, acerbic comedy, mystery/suspense, and screenplays and stage plays.
Marci Clark
Writing Coach
Marci, a seasoned editor with over two decades of industry experience, resides in the Midwest with her husband and a herd of rescue pets. Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Publishing, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, and another in Public Relations. Beyond her editorial role, Marci is a versatile author, captivating readers across genres under various pen names.
Her specialties include: romance and women’s fiction