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Watch this video to learn how you can become
the one in your field "who wrote the book."

Stephen Hawley Martin,
Publisher, Strategist, Ghostwriter, & Award-Winning Author

A former Principal, Client Plans Director and Chief Strategist at The Martin Agency, the firm that created the GEICO Gecko and "Virginia Is for Lovers," Stephen will work with you to develop and write a book that The Oaklea Press will publish and promote so that you become known as the one in your field who "wrote the book." Listed in Who’s Who in America, Stephen is the world's only three-time winner of the Writer’s Digest Book Award, having won First Prize for Nonfiction and First Prize twice for fiction. Other awards he's won include First Prize for Visionary Fiction from Independent Publisher, First Prize for Nonfiction from USA Book News, and a Bronze Metal as well as a Five-Star Winner Award from Readers’ Choice Book Reviews.

 

Stephen is a master strategist. If you'd like proof, CLICK HERE to download a PDF of his book Martin Brand Power so that you can read about a few of his successes. 

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As indicated by the business books shown under the contact form below, in addition to his strategic and branding acumen, Stephen can bring a huge reservoir of knowledge to the table to make your book stand out.

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Stephen typically charges $15,000 to ghostwrite and publish a book of up to 40,000 words, and significantly less to edit and publish one, but before quoting a fixed fee, he will want to discuss the book you have in mind in order to gauge how much time will be required to ghostwrite or edit it. Whether your book will be created from a draft or from scratch, he will give you a proposal, which will include a set fee for editing or ghostwriting as well as for creating an interior and cover for your approval and publishing the book on Amazon as well as Barnes & Noble online.

 

Use the form below to send Stephen an email so he can set up an Zoom call for the two of you to discuss the possibility of working together to create a book that will be a magnet to attract new clients and bring you the recognition you and your business deserve. It won't cost you anything to talk. If you already have written a manuscript, please attach a word file so Stephen can revew it. 

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Business Management Titles Stephen Has Written Under His Own Name.

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Who This Ghostwriting Service Is For

This service is designed for:

 

• Business founders, executives, and consultants

 

• Subject-matter experts with real-world experience

 

• Professionals who want a thought-leadership or authority-building book

 

• Authors who value quality, discretion, and a professional process

 

• Clients who want a book they can confidently publish, market, and stand behind

Who This Is Not For

• Those looking for “cheap” or automated writing

 

• Students or academic assignments

 

• Fiction projects

 

• One-week or rushed books with no collaboration

 

• Anyone unwilling to invest time in interviews and review

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What You Receive

Every project is customized, but professional ghostwriting engagements typically include:

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• Strategic book concept and positioning guidance

 

• Detailed outline and chapter structure

 

• One-on-one interviews to capture your voice and ideas

 

• Full manuscript drafting (nonfiction or business focus)

 

• Iterative revisions and editorial refinement

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• Clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables

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• Optional publishing support

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You remain the author

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Your ideas, your authority, your name on the cover

A Clear, Professional Process

1. Initial Consultation: ​We discuss your goals, audience, timeline, and scope to determine whether the project is a good fit.

 

2. Concept & Structure: We refine the book’s central idea, positioning, and chapter outline before drafting begins.

 

3. Interviews & Source Material: Through structured conversations and review of your materials, we capture your voice and expertise.

 

4. Drafting & Review: Chapters are written, reviewed, and refined in stages—no surprises, no black box.

 

5. Manuscript Completion: You receive a cohesive, publication-ready manuscript aligned with your objectives.

The process is collaborative, transparent, and designed to respect your time.

Why Work With The Oaklea Press

Oaklea Press has worked with authors and professionals for decades, guiding projects from concept through publication. This is not template-driven or AI-generated writing. Each book is developed with editorial rigor, strategic intent, and respect for the author’s voice.

 

• We understand business communication, nonfiction structure, and what it takes to produce a book that reflects credibility rather than hype.

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​• Professional, confidential engagement

 

• Clear scope, timelines, and expectations

 

• Editorial discipline—not filler or fluff Long-form nonfiction experience

 

• Optional publishing and production guidance

Common Questions

“Will the book sound like me?”

 

Yes. The entire process is built around capturing your voice, language, and perspective through interviews and collaboration.

 

“Is this confidential?”

 

Absolutely. Confidentiality and discretion are fundamental to professional ghostwriting.

 

“Do you also handle editing or publishing?”

 

Yes. Editing and publishing support are available if needed, but ghostwriting remains the focus of this service.

 

“What does it cost?”

 

Pricing depends on scope, length, and complexity. Projects are quoted individually after the consultation.

Start with a Conversation

If you are considering a serious nonfiction or business book and want professional guidance from the outset, the next step is a consultation.

We’ll discuss your idea, timeline, and whether this is the right fit.

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