Hire an eBook Writer or Ghostwriter for Your Book
Hire an eBook writer or ghostwriter for a non-fiction book, a Kindle title or a free guide that brings in leads. Compare per-page prices, read sample chapters and place a free order with your topic and word count.
What eBook writing services include
An eBook project is a small publishing job. Depending on the package, the writer handles some or all of these steps:
- Topic research and a chapter-wise outline with a table of contents.
- Interviews with you (recorded calls or voice notes) to capture your knowledge and stories.
- The full manuscript, delivered chapter by chapter in Google Docs or Word.
- Two rounds of revisions on each chapter.
- Book formatting for Kindle (EPUB) and a print-ready PDF.
An eBook cover, ISBN registration and uploading to stores are often extras. Most people who hire an eBook writer for the first time are surprised by how much of the work is interviews and outlining, not typing.
What is a ghostwriter?
A ghostwriter writes a book that is published under your name. You supply the expertise, opinions and stories; the ghostwriter turns them into readable chapters. Ghostwriting is common and legal, as long as the contract says who owns the work.
Who orders an eBook, and for what
A wealth advisor in Ahmedabad wants a book to give clients. A yoga teacher in Rishikesh wants a 30-day guide to sell on her website. A B2B software company in Noida needs a downloadable report for LinkedIn ads. Each should hire an eBook writer with a different strength.
Non-fiction eBook ghostwriting in India
Most orders here are non-fiction: business, personal finance, health and fitness, parenting, spirituality and career advice. Hire eBook writers who have already written in your subject; a doctor's book and a stock market book need different research habits.
What is a lead magnet eBook?
It is a free eBook people download in exchange for their email or WhatsApp number, such as "GST checklist for new traders". A lead magnet eBook writer for business keeps it short (3,000 to 8,000 words), practical and tied to the service you sell. Small firms often hire eBook writers for two or three such guides a year, one per service.
eBook vs blog for lead generation
Blogs bring search traffic over time; an eBook turns that traffic into contacts. If you already have traffic, a lead magnet makes sense. If nobody visits your site yet, start with blog writing and add the eBook later.
eBook writing cost in India per page
Freelancers quote per page (about 250 to 300 words), per 1,000 words or per project. Typical rates:
| Project | Typical freelance price |
|---|---|
| Per page, researched non-fiction | ₹150–₹600 |
| Short eBook, 5,000 words | ₹3,000–₹10,000 |
| Mid-length eBook, 15,000–25,000 words | ₹15,000–₹60,000 |
| Full ghostwritten book, 40,000–60,000 words | ₹60,000–₹3,00,000 |
| Kindle and PDF formatting | ₹1,000–₹5,000 |
| eBook cover design | ₹800–₹5,000 |
Interviews, technical subjects, original research and Hindi plus English editions all raise the cost. eBook writing gigs on Naukri Mitra start from ₹1,999. Before you hire an eBook writer at the lowest quote, check whether interviews and revisions are included.
Short eBook (5000 words) writing service
This is the most common starter order: around 15 to 20 pages, five or six chapters, ready in one to two weeks.
How to hire a ghostwriter for your eBook
Read full sample chapters, not just introductions, and ask whether each sample was edited by someone else. Then pay for a test: the outline plus the first 1,000 words. You will know within a week whether the voice sounds like you.
Hire an eBook ghostwriter in India: questions to ask before hiring
- Have you written in my subject before, and can I read a sample?
- How will you capture my voice: calls, voice notes or written answers?
- How many revisions per chapter, and what is the deadline per chapter?
- Do you use AI tools at any stage?
- Will you sign an agreement assigning copyright to me?
- Do you handle formatting and the KDP upload, or only writing?
Red flags: a writer who wants 100% upfront for a long book, refuses a written agreement, or cannot show samples longer than a blog post. Before you hire an eBook writer, also ask who will actually write, since some quietly pass the work on to juniors.
Ghostwriter vs writing it yourself
Writing it yourself costs nothing but often takes six months of evenings. Coaches and consultants usually hire an eBook writer because their hours earn more with clients. A ghostwriter costs money and still needs 10 to 20 hours of your time for interviews and reviews. If you write well but lack time, hire an editor instead of a ghostwriter.
From outline to finished manuscript
How to outline an eBook
- Write the reader's problem and the result they want in one sentence each.
- List the steps between problem and result; each step becomes a chapter.
- Under each chapter, note examples, stories and data you have.
- Cut any chapter that does not move the reader closer to the result.
Share this outline before you hire an eBook writer and the quotes will be far more accurate.
How many words in an eBook?
Lead magnets run 3,000 to 10,000 words. Kindle non-fiction titles are often 15,000 to 40,000 words. Full business books run 40,000 to 60,000 words.
How long does it take to write an eBook?
A 5,000-word eBook takes one to two weeks. A 20,000-word book takes four to eight weeks. A 50,000-word ghostwritten book usually needs three to five months. Authors who hire eBook writers for a full book should block weekly review time in their calendar.
Self publishing: Amazon KDP, ISBN and pricing in India
How to publish an eBook on Amazon KDP in India
Create a free Kindle Direct Publishing account, complete the tax interview with your PAN details and add an Indian bank account. Upload the manuscript (EPUB or Word) and the cover, write the description, choose categories and keywords, set the price, and publish. Kindle eBooks usually go live within 72 hours. Many first-time authors hire an eBook writer who also handles this upload.
Do I need an ISBN for an eBook in India?
Not for Kindle; Amazon assigns its own ASIN. You need an ISBN for a print edition or for some other stores. Indian authors can apply free through the government ISBN portal run by the Raja Rammohun Roy National Agency.
How to sell an eBook in India
Use Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books for reach, and your own website with a payment gateway for full margin.
How to price an eBook in India
Many Indian non-fiction Kindle titles sell between ₹99 and ₹299. Check KDP's royalty rules for your price before deciding, and test a lower launch price for the first few weeks.
What to send when you hire an eBook writer
Your order should state the topic, target reader, approximate word count, language, deadline and whether you need formatting, cover or upload help. Add links to your talks, videos or blogs.
Ordering is free and the price is agreed with the writer in chat. For a long book, split payment by chapters or milestones (outline, first third, second third, final), never the whole fee in advance. Your mobile number and the writer's become visible to each other when the writer accepts the order you placed. If you want several writers to pitch, post your eBook requirement. Book a final proofreading pass before publishing, and see other writing services for blogs and website copy.
eBook Writing: frequently asked questions
How much does an eBook writer cost in India?
Most freelancers charge ₹150 to ₹600 per page of researched non-fiction. A short eBook of 5,000 words usually costs ₹3,000 to ₹10,000, and an eBook of 15,000 to 25,000 words ₹15,000 to ₹60,000. Formatting, cover design and a Hindi edition are normally charged separately.
How much does ghostwriting cost in India?
Ghostwriting a full non-fiction book of 40,000 to 60,000 words typically costs ₹60,000 to ₹3,00,000 with an Indian freelancer. The price depends on research depth, the number of interviews, the subject and how polished the final manuscript must be.
Who owns the copyright when using a ghostwriter?
Under Indian copyright law the writer is the first owner unless rights are assigned, and an assignment must be in writing and signed. So when you hire an eBook writer, sign a short agreement that transfers all rights to you on full payment.
Can AI write an eBook?
AI can produce long text quickly, but it repeats itself, invents facts and has none of your stories or opinions, which are what readers pay for. Amazon KDP also asks authors to disclose AI-generated content. Use AI for research leads or an outline at most, and ask your writer to state how they use it.
Does an eBook writer do formatting?
Some do and many do not. Formatting for Kindle and print needs separate skills and tools, such as Kindle Create, Vellum or Adobe InDesign. Ask in chat whether formatting, the table of contents with links, and the cover are included, and get it written into the order.
How many revisions are normal in eBook writing?
Two rounds per chapter is the usual standard, plus one final read of the whole manuscript. If you expect heavy changes, agree on the outline in detail first, because that prevents most rewrites later.
Where can I find the best eBook writing services in India?
Look for writers with full published books or long samples in your subject, clear per-page pricing and a written agreement. On Naukri Mitra you can compare eBook gigs, chat before ordering, and pay for an outline and sample chapter before you hire an eBook writer for the whole book.
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