Peter Stephen
Nonfiction Ghostwriter | Memoir, Self-Help & Business
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Steady by Default is a health habits book I ghostwrote for a client in the wellness space.
The book solves a specific problem: the person who already knows what to do (eat well, exercise, sleep more) but can't seem to do it consistently without burning out or starting over.
I developed the structure, voice, and chapter-by-chapter system from concept to completed manuscript. The tone is practical, non-dogmatic, and built for real life, not perfection.
Project type: Ghostwriting (full book)
Genre: Health
Length: 43,000 words
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I am the ghostwriter and cover designer behind author P.O. Akofe's entire book catalog.
The Client:
P.O. Akofe wanted to build an author brand in the mental health and self-help space. They had powerful ideas but needed a writer who could:
→ Handle sensitive topics with gentleness and care
→ Maintain a consistent voice across multiple books
→ Design covers that compete on Amazon KDP
→ Work under a pen name with complete confidentiality
They didn't just want one book. They wanted a catalog.
What I Delivered:
I became their trusted ghostwriter for every book, including:
Book 1: 100 Grounding Affirmations for the Anxious Mind
Subtitle: "Gentle Words for When You're Spiraling, Stuck, or Simply Trying to Stay"
→ 100 affirmations for acute anxiety and spiraling thoughts
→ Gentle, grounding tone that doesn't feel clinical
Book 2: The Weight We Carry
Subtitle: "Finding Peace and Freedom Beyond the Burdens of Yesterday"
→ Deep healing for past hurts, regrets, and trauma
→ Practical steps for releasing emotional burdens
For both books, I also:
→ Designed professional, genre-appropriate covers
→ Formatted for Amazon KDP (Kindle, paperback, EPUB)
→ Maintained consistent brand voice across the series
The Result:
→ A growing author brand with multiple published books
→ Covers that compete with top self-help titles on Amazon
→ A client who returned for book after book (the ultimate proof of quality)
→ Complete confidentiality cause readers know P.O. Akofe, not me
What this proves I can do for you:
→ Write across a series with consistent voice
→ Handle sensitive topics with professionalism and care
→ Deliver both writing AND cover design (one partner, not two)
→ Build an author brand, not just one book
→ Maintain complete confidentiality under your pen name
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I ghostwrote and designed the cover for "The Vital Path: A Holistic Journey to Health and Wellness" under the client's chosen pen name, Pen Writer.
The Client's Need:
The client wanted a book that:
→ Approached health as mind-body-spirit, not just symptoms
→ Felt like a journey, not a lecture
→ Was accessible to beginners in holistic wellness
→ Looked professional enough to compete on Amazon KDP
What I Delivered:
Ghostwriting (30,000+ words):
→ A complete manuscript positioned as a "journey" rather than a prescriptive guide
→ Holistic framework covering nutrition, movement, sleep, mindfulness, and emotional health
→ Encouraging, approachable tone (never clinical or intimidating)
→ Practical exercises readers could apply immediately
Cover Design:
→ Professional, genre-appropriate cover
→ Clean typography for title and subtitle
→ Visual design that signals "calm, natural, trustworthy"
→ Full commercial rights transferred to client
The Result:
A complete, publication-ready book with:
→ A manuscript readers describe as "a friend walking beside you"
→ A cover that competes with top holistic health books on Amazon
→ One partner who handled both writing and design (faster, cheaper, more cohesive)
What this project proves I can do for you:
→ Write full-length books in any nonfiction genre
→ Design covers that sell (readers absolutely judge books by covers)
→ Deliver a finished product, not just a manuscript
→ Work under a client's preferred pen name with complete confidentiality
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I Ghostwrote and edited this 100-affirmation book for P.O. Akofe, a client seeking to help people struggling with anxiety, spiraling thoughts, and daily overwhelm.
The Problem:
The client wanted a book that was:
→ Not clinical or intimidating
→ Gentle enough for someone in distress
→ Practical (100 specific affirmations)
→ Short enough to read in moments of crisis
The Solution:
I delivered a manuscript of 100 grounding affirmations with a subtitle that captures exactly how anxiety feels: "Gentle Words for When You're Spiraling, Stuck, or Simply Trying to Stay."
Each affirmation is:
→ Short (easy to remember when thinking is hard)
→ Gentle (no harsh "just get over it" language)
→ Grounding (brings reader back to the present moment)
→ Repetitive enough to become internalized
The Result:
The book became a companion for readers during their hardest moments. As I wrote in my LinkedIn post about this book:
"This book is more than just affirmations. It's a companion for moments when life feels overwhelming. A reminder that even in our spirals, we can pause, breathe, and return to ourselves."
What this project proves I can do for you:
→ Write with gentleness and precision on sensitive topics
→ Structure content that helps people in real time
→ Capture the exact tone a client needs
→ Deliver a finished book that readers keep coming back.
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