You’ve Got a Book in You.

Let’s Get it Out.

What My Clients Are Saying

  • “Anita made an intimidating task easily achievable.

    “She helped me write my book and it became an Amazon bestseller in multiple categories—including number one for physicians. Her knack for listening and offering suggestions helped clarify what I was thinking. She has the wisdom, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic you want in a writing partner. In short, she helped me overcome avoidance issues and find my authentic voice—but exponentiallybetter.”

    — Amy Vertrees, MD, author of Become the BOSS MD: Success Beyond Residency, and creator/host of BOSS: Business of Surgery Series podcast

  • “Anita is a gifted storyteller and phenomenal writer.”

    “I spent nearly a year working side-by-side with Anita writing my book, a memoir/business narrative related to my startup journey. What struck awe in me was Anita’s ability take relatively little information from our brief conversations and write a fully fleshed out narrative retaining my voice, tone, and personality. She’s truly irreplaceable, and I will certainly look to work with her on my next book project.”

    — Edrizio De La Cruz, author of The Underdog Founder: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable (three-category #1 international Amazon bestseller (including Business Education) and five-category #1 New Release

  • “I recommend Anita for anyone serious about building a successful book."

    Anita was an integral part of my book, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller within several business categories. It was also featured in CEO World and Entrepreneur magazine, which named it among “4 books for entrepreneurs looking to break the mold” in 2023. In her calm, disciplined, and dignified approach, Anita was able to pull me back when I became overly technical, which is why my book is such an approachable read today.”

    — Shireen Muhiudeen, author of We Are All Stakeholders: Culture, Politics, and Radical Accountability in the Boardroom

  • "Anita is much more than a ghostwriter in my book."

    I can’t express how much it meant to me to go on this journey. I couldn’t have done it without her feedback, editing, coaching, and overall writing and moral support.

    — Alex Cooper, author of The Courage to Finish What You Started: From Startups to Ironman to Fighting Cancer

  • “Anita is a consummate, detailed researcher.”

    “As a writer, she’s a natural storyteller, easily shifting tone and style to craft compelling copy for a wide range of audiences. Finally, Anita is a highly skilled editor, whether providing copy reviews, shepherding complex developmental revisions, or helping authors find their voice. Both seasoned, professional writers and subject matter experts with little writing experience genuinely enjoy working with her because she so adroitly guides them to their very best work.”

    — Christa Skiles, former supervisor to Anita’s previous role as Managing Editor of Publications at the Educational Theatre Association

Bringing Ideas to Life

You have countless ideas—perspectives, insights, and stories to challenge and inspire readers, advance your field, and extend your reach.

It’s time to get it all out of your head and into a book, but where do you even start?

The blank page stares back as your mind swirls. How do you vet and structure all those ideas, let alone create a manuscript that grips readers, elevates your message, and expands your reach?

Where do you find the expert feedback, and editorial support needed to make sure your message tracks? 

You don’t have time for such overwhelm. Meanwhile, your readers are out there … waiting.

I can help. As a ghostwriter, book coach, and editor, I can transform your ideas into a clear, compelling book. From ideation to final revisions, I’ll guide and support you every step of the way.

From there, I can connect you with proven production, publishing, and marketing experts to help you polish, design, launch, and market your book.

Trusted Ghostwriter, Book Coach, & Editor

Your Expert Guide

I offer a range of author-led ghostwriting, coaching, and editing services customized to your needs. 

My authors are mission-driven professionals who weave practical, holistic advice with transformational insights to uplift, inspire, and empower readers.

With my support, authors have published bestselling nonfiction titles published by Lioncrest, Routledge, Cascade Press, Greenleaf Book Group, Ballast Books, Amplify Publishing Group, and more.

I specialize in an array of subjects, including:

  • Entrepreneurship & Leadership

  • Fitness, Health, & Medicine

  • Financial Planning & Wealth Management

  • Memoir & Personal Growth

  • Ecology & Sustainability

  • Collaborative, interview-based manuscript/proposal development & revisions.

    Full-package Ghostwriting:

    • Strategy Call(s) to nail down concept, scope, readership, style, & goals

    • Structure Calls to develop in-depth Table of Contents to guide Content Interviews

    • Series of weekly or biweekly Content Interviews for each chapter or section

    • Regular samples to workshop voice, tone, style, and content

    • Award-winning writing that captures & amplifies your voice and elevates your message

    • Two rounds of revisions

      Elite &/or Co-writing Projects:

      • Collaborative content development

      • Supplementary research

      • Professional fact-checking

      • Back cover copy: Book Summary & Author Bio

      • Basic project management support & consultation—plus referrals to proven designers, copy editors, proofreaders, marketers, and publishers

  • Ideation, outlining, feedback, editing, & writing support

    • Manuscript Evaluations

      • Evaluation Letter: 3-5 pages summarizing recommendations re: structure, story, & style

      • Copy of your manuscript with basic tracked suggestions & comments

      • Proposal for refined Table of Contents (as needed)

    • Strategy Call(s) to nail down concept, scope, readership, style, & goals

    • Structure Calls to support & refine your Table of Contents & chapter structure development

    • Series of weekly or biweekly Coaching Calls to motivate & galvanize your writing, provide feedback, & keep you on track

    • At least two rounds of edits, customized to your needs

  • Big-picture feedback on and refinement of content structure & style.

    • Developmental & Structural Editing

      • Strategy Call(s) to nail down concept, scope, readership, style, & goals

      • Structure Call(s) to evaluate & refine your Table of Contents & chapter structure development (as needed)

      • One round (or more) of in-depth manuscript editing focused on structure, story, & style

    • Manuscript Evaluations

      • Evaluation Letter: 3-5 pages summarizing recommendations re: structure, story, & style

      • Copy of your manuscript with basic tracked suggestions & comments

      • Proposal for refined Table of Contents (as needed)

I’m Anita Martin

I specialize in full-service ghostwriting—from ideation and outlining through final revisions—and my road-tested collaborative process yields consistent publishing and author success.

Before diving full-time into manuscript work, I served for more than 10 years as a magazine editor, feature writer, and essayist, most recently for Dramatics magazine.

I’m also an amateur ballet dancer, yoga instructor, and painter who’s lived in five countries and speaks Italian, Spanish, Flemish Dutch. When not reading or writing, I love gardening, weight training, and spending time with my blended family of five.

Let’s kickstart your book project today

I’ll be with you every step of the way.

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Yes, but WHY?

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Those people will never read your book. That is not how books work.

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Your Book Doesn’t Need to Sell Lots of Copies

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“The Courage to Finish What You Started”

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Then, he got brain cancer.

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It Doesn’t Get Easier; You Get Better

Thomas Mann said that “a writer is one for whom writing is more difficult than for others.”

I’m not sure it’s more “difficult” for us writers. But I do know that a good ghostwriter and/or book coach will make it much, MUCH easier for you to write your book.

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Do You “Swoop” or “Bash” Your First Draft?

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Make Writing Fun Again

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