--- title: About Us description: The Right Words delivers expert nonfiction ghostwriting, editing, publishing management, and marketing advice led by founder Nancy Wikarski. image: https://therightwords.us/hubfs/Website%20Images/Services%20page%20Hero%20Image-3.webp --- [Skip to main content](https://therightwords.us/aboutus#main-content) [![The Right Words](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%201080%20x%201080%2012-12-2025.png?width=150&height=150&name=The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%201080%20x%201080%2012-12-2025.png) ![The Right Words](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%201080%20x%201080%2012-12-2025.png?width=150&height=150&name=The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%201080%20x%201080%2012-12-2025.png) ![The Right Words](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%201080%20x%201080%2012-12-2025.png?width=150&height=150&name=The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%201080%20x%201080%2012-12-2025.png) ![The Right Words Logo](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%202160%20x%202160%20-%2072.png?width=518&height=518&name=The%20Right%20Words%20Logo%202160%20x%202160%20-%2072.png)](https://therightwords.us/old?hsLang=en-us) - [Home](https://therightwords.us) - [Services](https://therightwords.us/services) - [About Us](https://therightwords.us/aboutus) - [Contact US](https://therightwords.us/contact_us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://therightwords.us) - [Services](https://therightwords.us/services) - [About Us](https://therightwords.us/aboutus) - [Contact US](https://therightwords.us/contact_us) ![About Us Page 1920 x 1080](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/About%20Us%20Page%201920%20x%201080.webp?width=1920&height=1080&name=About%20Us%20Page%201920%20x%201080.webp "About Us Page 1920 x 1080") About  The Right Words The Right Words is the brainchild of company founder Nancy Wikarski, who is a nonfiction ghostwriter with two decades of experience as an author and independent publisher. Prior to her ghostwriting career, she earned a PhD in Literature from the University of Chicago and spent two decades working for Fortune 500 companies, giving her the practical experience to write knowledgeably about business-related topics.  She has paired her nonfiction ghostwriting with a career as an award-winning fiction novelist under the pen name of N. S. Wikarski. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the Society of Midland Authors, and has served as vice president of Sisters in Crime-Twin Cities. Her short stories have appeared in Futures Magazine and DIME Anthology, while her book reviews and essays have been featured in Murder: Past Tense, Deadly Pleasures, and Mystery Readers Journal. Aside from that, she has written and published twelve historical mystery novels in three series. Many of these titles have ranked on Amazon’s Top 100 bestseller list. The Right Word’s founder coordinates all projects and partners with skilled freelance talent to produce high-quality content for the company’s clients. ![About Us Page 1920 x 1080](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/About%20Us%20Page%201920%20x%201080.webp?width=1640&height=923&name=About%20Us%20Page%201920%20x%201080.webp "About Us Page 1920 x 1080") About The Right Words The Right Words is the brainchild of company founder Nancy Wikarski, who is a nonfiction ghostwriter with two decades of experience as an author and independent publisher. Prior to her ghostwriting career, she earned a PhD in Literature from the University of Chicago and spent two decades working for Fortune 500 companies, giving her the practical experience to write knowledgeably about business-related topics.  She has paired her nonfiction ghostwriting with a career as an award-winning fiction novelist under the pen name of N. S. Wikarski. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the Society of Midland Authors, and has served as vice president of Sisters in Crime-Twin Cities. Her short stories have appeared in Futures Magazine and DIME Anthology, while her book reviews and essays have been featured in Murder: Past Tense, Deadly Pleasures, and Mystery Readers Journal. Aside from that, she has written and published twelve historical mystery novels in three series. Many of these titles have ranked on Amazon’s Top 100 bestseller list. The Right Word’s founder coordinates all projects and partners with skilled freelance talent to produce high-quality content for the company’s clients.   Steps In Creating A Book Initial conversation to scope the project:  We start by having a talk about your book concept to see what you want to accomplish. Client interviews to organize content:  We move on to a series of interviews so we can gather all the necessary facts. Interviews can be done by phone or Zoom. If local to The Right Words, interviews can be conducted in person. **Outline and timeline:** We organize all the interviews and written material to produce a working outline for the book. At this stage, you will learn how much time and effort will be needed to turn your idea into a finished book. **Write, get feedback, and revise:** As we finish each chapter, you’ll get the chance to review it and offer feedback. Based on your comments, the materials will be revised until you’re satisfied with the result. **Publish the book:** Once the manuscript is complete, you can either take over the publishing process yourself or let us handle formatting, cover design, and management of the ebook and/or printing process. ![Services Page Steps to create a book](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Services%20Page%20Steps%20to%20create%20a%20book.webp?width=500&height=357&name=Services%20Page%20Steps%20to%20create%20a%20book.webp "Services Page Steps to create a book") Initial conversation to scope the project:  We start by having a talk about your book concept to see what you want to accomplish. Client interviews to organize content:  We move on to a series of interviews so we can gather all the necessary facts. Interviews can be done by phone or Zoom. If local to The Right Words, interviews can be conducted in person. **Outline and timeline:** We organize all the interviews and written material to produce a working outline for the book. At this stage, you will learn how much time and effort will be needed to turn your idea into a finished book. **Write, get feedback, and revise:** As we finish each chapter, you’ll get the chance to review it and offer feedback. Based on your comments, the materials will be revised until you’re satisfied with the result. **Publish the book:** Once the manuscript is complete, you can either take over the publishing process yourself or let us handle formatting, cover design, and management of the ebook and/or printing process.   Pricing   ![Services Page Pricing](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/Services%20Page%20Pricing.webp?width=500&height=357&name=Services%20Page%20Pricing.webp "Services Page Pricing") Reedsy’s blog is the world’s largest writing and publishing resource. In 2025, Reedsy conducted a survey of what it costs to hire a ghostwriter.  **On average:** - Biographies and Memoirs start at $12K - Business and Management start at $8K - Self-help starts at $6.5K The Right Words aims to keep your costs down and align with your budget. A free consultation with us will give you a clear idea of what your particular project will cost. Work with me! Trusted by Leading Authors and Publishers ![Publishing House Logo](https://therightwords.us/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Publishing%20House%20Logo.png) ![Nonfiction Author Logo](https://therightwords.us/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Nonfiction%20Author%20Logo.png) ![Book Marketing Agency Logo](https://therightwords.us/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Book%20Marketing%20Agency%20Logo.png) ![Independent Publisher Logo](https://therightwords.us/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Independent%20Publisher%20Logo.png) ![Literary Agent Logo](https://therightwords.us/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Literary%20Agent%20Logo.png) ![Educational Publisher Logo](https://therightwords.us/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Educational%20Publisher%20Logo.png) **How long does it take to write and publish a book?** That depends on how much of it has already been written. Starting from scratch, a 50,000-word book usually takes three to six months to complete. That’s roughly 250 billable hours of work. **Do I need to have my manuscript completed ahead of time?** You don’t need a finished manuscript to get started. We can create a book starting at any stage, even if it’s only an idea in your head. **Do you handle book proposals?**  Yes. Assuming you already have some content ready, we can craft a proposal for you. **Will you only take nonfiction projects?** For ghostwriting projects, we only take nonfiction subjects. For editing, we will also work on fiction books. **Do you receive author credit for my book?** No, the ghostwriter’s name is not identified with the project. You will be listed as the book’s author. **Do I retain the copyright for my book?** Yes, the rights and the royalties belong entirely to you. How is billing and payment handled? You will receive a monthly invoice for hours worked. Payment is handled through PayPal, and charges are based on the rate you initially negotiated with us.   Get In Touch    Have questions about our nonfiction ghostwriting, editing, or publishing services? Fill out the form below and our founder, Nancy Wikarski, will personally ensure your inquiry receives a prompt and professional response.   Get In Touch   Have questions about our nonfiction ghostwriting, editing, or publishing services? Fill out the form below and our founder, Nancy Wikarski, will personally ensure your inquiry receives a prompt and professional response. ![The Right Words Quil and feather 100 x 100](https://therightwords.us/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Right%20Words%20Quil%20and%20feather%20100%20x%20100.png?width=50&name=The%20Right%20Words%20Quil%20and%20feather%20100%20x%20100.png "The Right Words Quil and feather 100 x 100") ©2026 The Right Words, All rights reserved.