Make Your Self-Help Book A Reality

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Self-help psychology ghostwriter book coach

I help psychology, wellness, and self-help authors write books that grow their influence, build their credibility, and expand their reach.

Have a great idea for a self-help book, but no time to write it?

I can partner with you as a ghostwriter to turn your vision into reality.

Have a first draft that isn’t quite working?

I can elevate your manuscript to publishing industry standards while keeping your voice intact.

Want to master the craft of self-help writing?

I offer one-on-one coaching to help you develop the skills to write, structure, and polish your book.

Whichever path you choose, I make sure your research, insights, and experiences become a book that not only showcases your knowledge but shapes your legacy.

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About Me

Since 2008, I’ve edited and ghostwritten books by therapists, psychologists, addiction specialists, neuroscientists, artists, and doctors. Along the way, I’ve learned that a book is never just a book—it’s a launchpad to a meaningful life.

I don’t just help authors finish manuscripts. I work with them to clarify their voice, shape their ideas, and create books that open doors — from workshops and retreats to speaking engagements, teaching opportunities, and lasting influence in their fields. My goal is to turn research, insights, and experience into a self-help book that changes readers’ lives while positioning the author for long-term impact.

Here are some fun facts about me:

  • I published my first self-help book when I was 24. Sixteen years later, I still get emails from readers telling me my book changed their lives—and I still get royalty checks every year.

  • I recently completed my 40-hour domestic violence advocacy certification and I bring my sense of ethics and advocacy to every self-help book I work on.

  • I’ve spent the last ten years living off-grid. I know how to use a chainsaw, hook up a solar panel, and wield a carpenter’s square.

  • When I’m not ghostwriting books for other people, I publish my own writing in magazines like Lion’s Roar, Parabola, bp hope, Appalachia Journal, and The Sun.

  • I love teaching and public speaking, and my online writing workshops have reached 500 students and counting.

Psychology ghostwriter giving talk at bookstore

  • “Although we knew we had all the elements of a strong psychology book, we needed Hilary to help us pull it all together. She helped us to reimagine the structure, provide a much needed flow, and bring our personal voices to the forefront. Without Hilary, our book would not have the same quality and impact that we know it will.”

    Dr. Kim McManama O’Brien, PhD, LICSW

  • “Hilary’s writing advice is the reason I was able to sell my self-help book to my dream publisher. Working with her as a book coach was the best professional investment I ever made.”

    Carrie Schmitt, visual artist and creativity coach

  • “Hilary helped me transform a sprawling 400-page manuscript—six years in the making—into a focused book, skillfully shaping the storyline while respecting my voice. On more than one occasion, a reader would remark, “I like the way you said that.” And I’d confess, ‘My ghostwriter wrote that.’”

    James Callahan, former Executive Vice President of the American Board of Addiction Medicine