The Problem
You have real expertise. You have stories, insights, and knowledge that people would genuinely benefit from reading.
But you're not sure you will get your book done, because:
- You're too busy running your business, practice, or career to sit down and write.
- Grammar, structure, and polishing your writing is intimidating — you know your subject, not necessarily how to write about it.
- You've tried to start before and stalled, because writing alone is a different skill than knowing your material.
- You want a book that sounds like you — not something generic or overly formal.
A ghostwriter solves this by doing the writing, while you stay the author.
How It Works
Many authors are surprised by how natural this process feels — because it starts with talking, not typing.
- We Plan the Focus of Your Book. We discuss the intended reader, the scope of your content, and how to organize the material into a natural flow of chapters.
We Talk. You share your knowledge, stories, and ideas out loud, the way you'd explain them to a colleague or client — no writing required.
- I Transcribe & Organize. Our conversations become raw material, which I organize into a logical structure and chapter flow.
- I Write, Edit & Polish. I turn that material into clear, compelling chapters — written in your voice, not mine.
- You Review & Approve. You stay in control of every chapter, making sure it sounds like you and says what you mean.
- You Review a Finished, Professional Manuscript. Ready for publishing — and if you want it, I provide launch and marketing support too.
Why Authors Choose a Ghostwriter
Ghostwriting isn't cutting corners — it's how many bestselling books are created. Most readers never realize how many books credited to an author were shaped with a ghostwriter's help.
Working with Pat means:
● Your expertise, professionally shaped. Complex ideas become clear, engaging chapters.
● Your time protected. You talk; I write. No blank page, no missed deadlines from your calendar.
● Your voice preserved. The finished book sounds like you, not like a template.
● A true book, start to finish. Not a summary or outline — a complete, publication-ready manuscript.
What Clients Say
One of Pat’s editor colleagues referred Janet to Pat to help her with what was an emotional memoir.
"Pat Iyer became my ghostwriter for Hell In High Heels. She was encouraging, attentive to every detail, supportive, tweaking areas of my story to make it flow, incredibly patient, and showed her witty personality at times. I am so thankful I found this amazing woman and am eternally grateful to her for helping me write a book that, at times, was very difficult for me."
Janet Folk
Author of Hell in High Heels
Greg and Pat first met in 2008 at the New Jersey chapter of National Speakers Association. They have collaborated on a number of projects, including two of Greg’s books.
"Pat is a very gifted author in her own right, and to writing what Babe Ruth is to baseball: a standard of excellence. If you're an expert, thought leader, or just someone who wants your content exposed to the world, Pat Iyer can help you accomplish that goal and make your content shine. From weaving pertinent stories into the flow of your information to assembling it in a clear, concise, and coherent manner, she captures the essence of what happens when you're trying to drive an idea deeper into a reader's mind — elevating your information to a higher level, and making it more understandable, informative, and engaging."
Dr. Greg Williams
Author of Body Language Secrets and Negotiating with a Bully