WE TELL YOUR STORY
...Better
Why consider becoming an author? Is the time, money, and resources necessary to create a book of impact even worth it?
We have ghostwritten books for C-Level execs from...
Influence. Impact. Authorship.
Becoming an author is always a major achievement... but never done alone.
Our authors do more than simply publish a book; they make a dent in their Universe.
Sara Makin, CEO Makin Wellness
Being 23 & naive to business did not stop Sara from launching her first book, then 2 more. Within 18 months, she's on the cover of Inspiring Lives Magazine, Dispense Magazine, Pittsburgh Avenue West and Steel This Magazine and has been on TV more than 20 times...
Mohan Anada, Founder Stamps.com
It's not every day the company you founded sells for $6.6 Billion. When you also are on the team at NASA and invent a thing called GPS, there's more than one story there...
Ariel Halevi, CEO, Vayomar
Running a 140-person consulting company is no easy chore. Even more difficult is when the book in your "head" rattles around for 10 years. We got it done in less than 6 months...
From Idea to Impact
Our brains rarely conceptualize in a linear way. Organizing your ideas, validating with a focus group, and designing a long-term campaign is vital to your success. That's were we begin.
Become an Industry Icon
Creating a book is not enough nowadays. Without a long-term strategy, a multi-media platform & an interactive community, non-fiction authors don't stand a chance. We'll help you design & execute a powerful process to become "slightly" famous.
What is Your Legacy?
You have a life journey that someone has said, "You should write a book!" On one hand, you know that's true. On the other hand, What's the point? What is the purpose? We'll uncover that first.
Author Your Brand Endorsements
Bob Burg Best Selling co-author of "The Go-Giver" series
"Terrific wisdom from Doug Crowe who understands the principles of success & how to help you turn those principles into a profitable business."
Sheri Meyers Psychotherapist, Author, & TV Show Host
"If I were to describe Doug in a few words I’d say he is responsive, personable, creative, thinks-out-of-the-box, well-informed, and resourceful. And a wonderful writer to boot."
Isaac Marsh, B2B Business Developer & Consultant
"The very best thing about Doug is his communication. From the moment you first speak with him, you'll have the distinct feeling that you're talking to an old friend, someone you've known your whole life."
Reimagine. You.
Writing Creating Your Book is one Step
...But it's not the first step
research
Ready to write your book? Not so fast.
We vet and validate your idea... BEFORE your book is written.
audience
Want to sell thousands of books? Do this.
Ask your audience what their TRUE pain is and solve it. Then invite them into your community.
manuscript
Can you write? Maybe. But should you?
Why not work with a professional JOURNALIST & ghostwriting team?
design
Do people judge a book by its cover? Yes.
We’ll create (and test) your cover, title and brand that is HYPNOTIC to your reader.
positioning
There are 33 billion books. Will yours stand out?
We’ll align strategic partners to CATAPULT your book and message to tens of thousands.
campaign
Excited about your book launch? Don't be.
Your book will last a lifetime (maybe longer). Prepare and execute for the LONG-TERM.
Beyond Your Book
Why Authoring Your Book Can Change the World
(But You’ll Surely Fail if You Don’t Do This…)
Your story matters. Your ideas need to be shared. But if you depend only upon a book to become the tipping point, it simply won’t work. In today’s ecosystem of information overload, even a social media influencer has an impact that lasts about as long as the memory of a goldfish.
Engagement? That’s cute. What does that mean, anyway?
There is a single foundational element all thought leaders, influencers, and visionaries have that most authors hope for, but very few achieve.
Stop Dreaming. Start Researching.
Your idea for a book may be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Why haven’t you written it and had a dozen publishers beating down your door for a movie deal? For most authors, there’s a bit of doubt and fear, and that's normal.
- Is what you are saying worthy?
- Will people resonate with it?
- Can you make a difference?
What if there was a way to find out the answers to all of these questions? Here's the good news. Not only can you get these questions answered, but our proprietary "vet & validate" answers them and begins building your audience... before your book is written.
for your complimentary “Vet and Validate” assessment.
Your Team
You are never alone as a member of our author community. Our expert team does all the heavy lifting for you. We have over 100 years of combined experience in our areas of expertise. From Six Sigma project management, to award-winning ghostwriters, you are in good company.
Doug Crowe
Founder, CEO
A gifted leader with a variety of talents, Doug is a prolific businessman, marketing expert, and a brilliant writer. He writes for Entrepreneur.com and has been published in Yahoo Finance, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, and the Seattle Times.
Ken Yamamoto
Digital Development
Ken’s passion for all things digital and his attention to detail make him an invaluable asset to the firm. Our tech samurai is a topnotch web developer, SEO specialist, social media expert, and email marketer.
Gretchen Elhassani
Editor in Chief
Gretchen Elhassani is a writer of romance novels, grants, and other literary pieces; and ghostwrites books in the leadership and autobiography genres. As Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, she helps streamline the book writing process. She loves doing puzzles in her spare time.
Jen Crowe
Chief of Staff
Jen has proficiencies in both the left and right brain. She's a natural with the written words and has a flair for visual arts. Her 12 years as a Corporate Planning professional makes her a sharp business strategist intuitive recruiter.
Yumi Apilado
Media Producer
Yumi has a strong background in management & communications. She's not only a staff writer, but an active volunteer for local social causes. In her spare time, (like all of us) Yumi likes to read books.
Aishah Mercado
Executive Assistant
Aishah is an experienced VA with over 4 years of experience. She also has a strong background in Social Media Management, Content and Copywriting. Aishah is an active animal advocate and loves to trek mountains.
Rica Monique Lim
COO
Rica is a multi-awarded operations manager during her decade-long stint working in multinational corporations. She is further solidifying her operational and leadership skills by completing her Black Belt certification in Six Sigma.
Jay Tolentino
Graphic Artist
People judge a book by its cover & our in-house graphic artist hypnotizes readers. Jay's passion for art goes beyond digital. A skilled painter and photoshop master, he knows how to communicate visually.
Leo Apitan
Business Development
I’m an avid photographer who loves nothing more than capturing the beauty and magic of the world around me. Whether I’m out exploring the world or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, I always find a way to capture the perfect shot.
AUTHORS OF IMPACT
What’s your idea, your dream, your vision?
Do you know a better way to communicate at the office? Maybe your leadership principles would apply to a new demographic like local government? Your story can be life-changing for somebody.
But only if you are published.
Don’t go through life with the potential to make the world a better place and squander the opportunity. Once your idea of becoming an author is in your heart-don't hesitate.
Take action today.
Praise from Our Author Clients
JOANNE SINGLETON, Author, Daughter of Kate
"I want to extend a huge thank you to Doug Crowe. It was such a seamless journey. And truly this could have not come to life without Doug’s expertise and his professionalism. Doug, I owe you my highest gratitude. Thank you very much."
HERVE DA COSTA, Founder, Softlink International
"We accomplished in three months what would have taken 18 months with a normal publisher. He gave me a tremendous amount of advice with his marketing expertise."
MADELEINE DAVIS, Bestselling Author
"He patiently and expertly answered all of my questions. He’s easy to work with and made himself available from beginning to end to make sure that I was fully supported every step of the way. It was very comforting knowing that I had Doug on my team to ensure my success. If you have the chance, I highly recommend working with him."
Frequently asked questions
In a hyper-fast world of memes, social media feeds, 10 second ads, and soundbites, being a published author is still revered as the pinnacle of author*ity. All the ads, blogs, and articles in the world (which last seconds in the mind of your audience) are nothing compared to that book spine on their bookshelf... quietly and eternally staring at them.
Your book is forever.
If we work together, you'll have a team helping you write, edit, design, publish, & market your book. Your actual time commitment can be measure in hours... instead of months. Our authors can expect to go from idea to #1 bestseller in about 6 months.
Once you're published, you'll need a marketing and branding machine to run 24/7. We have tools, systems, and programs to assist in helping you create a steady stream of media opportunities, speaking engagements, and book sales.
With over 2 million NEW books published every year, will your story stand out?
That depends.
Our vet & validate process is the same process billion dollar companies use to ensure their new product launch will be accepted. As an author, we run your idea, theme, book cover and title through over 200 data points. Your overall idea may not be new, but your perspective, story, and unique angle will be reverse engineered to perform.
This is an important question, but should be towards the end of your thought process. Before investing in anything, your needs, resources, and expected outcome (or ROI) needs to be clearly stated. You can invest as little or as much as you want to ghostwrite a #1 bestseller. We have a wide range of services from $5K to $100K that can match nearly any budget.
What do you want your book to do for you?
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