01 — Writing & Ghostwriting
Creative Writing
Original creative work developed with attention to voice, image and form.
What this service involves
Original creative work developed with attention to voice, image and form. This work sits within our writing & ghostwriting practice, and is shaped around the particular manuscript in front of us rather than a fixed template.
Some projects need a writer. Whether you are starting from notes, interviews, a partial draft or nothing but an idea, our writers work closely with authors to produce a manuscript that reads as their own.
How the work runs
- 01DiscoverUnderstand your work, goals, audience and ambitions.
- 02DevelopIdentify opportunities and establish the right direction.
- 03RefineStrengthen the work through focused literary expertise.
- 04DeliverPrepare the project for its next stage.
Questions
Before you begin.
- How do we begin with creative writing?
- You send us the work, or a description of it, through the manuscript submission form or by email. We read it, ask any questions we have, and come back with a proposed scope, timeline and fee before anything is committed.
- How long does it take?
- It depends on length, condition and the scale of the work involved. We give you a specific timeline once we have seen the material, and we hold to it.
- Will the work still sound like me?
- Yes. Writing work at InkStone is built around your intentions. We explain our reasoning, raise queries rather than quietly rewriting, and leave the final decisions with you.
- What does it cost?
- Fees are quoted per project rather than from a price list, because manuscripts differ enormously. Tell us about your work and we will give you a clear, itemised quote.
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Begin
Send us the work.
We read what you send, then reply with an honest assessment and a clear proposal — scope, timeline and fee — before anything is agreed.