Everyone has a story sitting somewhere in the back of their mind. Maybe it is a bedtime tale you tell your kids. Maybe it is a novel you have been meaning to write for ten years. Maybe it is a business book you know would help people, if only you had the time to sit down and write it.
That is where we come in. Purple Giraffe Press works with people across Sydney who have a story worth telling but not the time, the skill, or the confidence to write it themselves. We listen to your idea, we ask the right questions, and we turn it into a finished manuscript that sounds like you, not like a robot wrote it.
We usually reply within one business day.
- what it is
Finding good ghostwriters in Sydney is not always easy. There are a lot of freelancers online promising the world and delivering very little. We built Purple Giraffe Press to be different. We are upfront about pricing, honest about timelines, and we treat every project, big or small, with the same care.
Whether you want a picture book for your grandchildren, a novel you have been carrying around in your head, or a short ebook to grow your business, this page will walk you through exactly what we offer and how it works.
Sydney has a lot of talented writers, but not all of them are set up to work with someone who has never written a book before. You should not need a writing degree to get a book made. You just need a clear idea and a writer who knows how to ask the right questions, listen properly, and turn your answers into something worth reading.
- what we offer
Ghostwriting is not a one-size-fits-all service. A children’s picture book requires different skills from a business ebook, while a thriller needs its own structure, pacing and tone. We adapt our writing process to suit the genre, audience, and purpose of each project. Here is a closer look at the main ghostwriting services we provide.
We help parents and grandparents turn simple ideas into engaging children’s manuscripts. Whether you have a full storyline or only a character and basic concept, we develop it using age-appropriate language, pacing, and structure. You receive regular drafts and opportunities to provide feedback. Every story is shaped around your chosen age group, publishing goals, and intended format.
We develop fiction projects by carefully planning the plot, characters, tone, and overall direction before writing begins. Each chapter is shared for your review, helping the story remain true to your original vision. We write romance, fantasy, thrillers, crime, and contemporary fiction. We can also complete or improve an existing manuscript without unnecessarily rewriting everything from the beginning.
We create clear and engaging ebooks for business owners, consultants, coaches, and industry experts. Each project begins with a focused outline that organises your knowledge into practical chapters. We avoid filler and keep the content useful, readable, and relevant to your audience. Existing podcasts, newsletters, presentations, and articles can also be used to capture your natural voice and ideas.
We also provide ghostwriting for speeches, articles, blog series, and detailed website content. This service is ideal for business owners who want a consistent and credible written voice but lack the time to create content themselves. We learn your message, audience, and communication style before writing. The final content sounds natural, informative, and aligned with your wider business goals.
- age & stage
Not all children's books are written the same way. The language, story structure, pacing, and character development all change depending on who the book is for. When creating a children's manuscript, we always write with a specific age group in mind to make sure the story connects with the right readers.
For babies and toddlers, simplicity is everything. These books use very few words, clear repetition, familiar concepts, and engaging rhythms that parents can enjoy reading aloud. We focus on early learning themes, everyday experiences, and memorable characters that young children can recognise and enjoy.
Children in this age range love imagination, humour and colourful storytelling. We create picture book manuscripts with simple sentence structures, strong story flow and plenty of opportunities for illustration. These stories are designed to hold attention while encouraging language development and early literacy skills.
As children become more confident readers, they are ready for longer stories and stronger character development. We write engaging early reader books with age-appropriate vocabulary, relatable adventures and clear chapter progression that helps build reading confidence without overwhelming young readers.
Middle grade readers are looking for bigger adventures, stronger emotional connections and more developed plots. Whether it is fantasy, mystery, adventure or contemporary fiction, we create stories that balance excitement, humour and meaningful themes while remaining suitable for younger audiences.
Some stories sit between middle grade and adult fiction. For authors targeting teenagers or family audiences, we can adjust the tone, themes and complexity to create books that appeal to older readers while remaining accessible and engaging.
- who we help
Our clients come from all sorts of backgrounds. Some common examples include:
- what to look for
Whether you work with us or someone else, it pays to ask the right questions before you commit. Here is what we think every writer should be willing to answer clearly.
If a writer cannot answer these clearly, that is worth noticing before you pay anything.
- why it matters
Plenty of people can string a sentence together. Fewer people can turn a rough idea into a manuscript that holds a reader's attention from start to finish. A trained writer knows how to:
This is the difference between a manuscript that gets finished and one that sits half-written on a laptop for years.
- how it works
We start with a conversation, over the phone, on video, or in person if you are local. You tell us what you are picturing. We ask questions to understand the story, the audience, and the tone you want.
Based on that conversation, we put together an outline and a clear quote. You will know the scope, the price, and the rough timeline before any writing begins.
We do not disappear for months and reappear with a finished book. We write in sections or chapters and send them to you along the way, so you can flag anything that does not feel right early on.
You read each draft and tell us what to adjust. This might be tone, pacing, dialogue, or detail. We make the changes and keep going.
Once you are happy, we hand over the finished manuscript in whatever format you need, ready for printing, self-publishing, or sending to a publisher.
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The Purple Giraffe Press TeamAustralian Children’s Publisher Your quote, your timeline, and your terms are all set out clearly before we start, so there are no surprises later.
You are not handing your idea over and hoping for the best. You see drafts and give feedback at every stage.
Our job is to sound like you, or like your child, or like your business, not like us.
A good manuscript takes weeks, not days. We would rather tell you the truth upfront than promise something we cannot deliver.
Your story is yours. We are happy to sign a confidentiality agreement before we begin any project.
- author love
- pricing
Pricing for any writing project depends on scope. A sixteen-page picture book is a very different job from an eighty-thousand-word novel, so we do not publish a single flat rate. What we can tell you is how we think about it.
We know some people search for cheap ghostwriter services in Sydney expecting a bargain, and we understand why. Writing can feel expensive when you are on a tight budget. But the cheapest option is not always the best value. A rushed manuscript full of errors costs you more in the long run, whether that is in reprint fees or in a story that never quite lands the way you imagined it.
For families who want children's book affordable ghostwriting services in Sydney, we try to keep packages sensible without cutting the quality of the writing itself. Every quote is based on a real conversation about your project, not a guess. We will tell you exactly what is included, what is not, and how many rounds of feedback you get before you agree to anything.
- explore more services
We built our service list around the real gaps that stop authors from finishing and launching their books. Here is what falls under our roof.
Promotion plans that get your book seen, from Amazon and Kindle visibility to local Sydney bookshops, schools and reviews.
Learn more about Book Marketing in SydneyInterior layout, fonts, image placement and print-ready and KDP files, formatted specifically for children's books.
Learn more about Book Formatting in SydneyYou bring the idea, the characters, and the world. We write the full novel in your voice, from first chapter to last page.
Learn more about Fiction Ghostwriting in SydneyCharacter design, full page art, spot illustrations and cover art, matched to the mood, pacing and age group of your book.
Learn more about Custom Illustrations in SydneyA careful final check of spelling, grammar, punctuation, layout and consistency before your book goes to print or online.
Learn more about Proofreading in SydneyProfessional narration, editing and mastering that turns your finished manuscript into an audiobook people want to listen to.
Learn more about Audiobook Production in Sydney- get in touch
Share your idea or manuscript and we will come back within one business day with a friendly, no-pressure plan and a free estimate.
We usually reply within one business day.
- ready when you are
Your story does not need to be fully planned before you contact us. It might be written in a notebook, recorded as a voice note, or still taking shape in your mind. Share your idea with our team, and we will help you understand the next steps, the support you may need, and how your story can become a complete manuscript. No pressure and no confusing publishing language, just an honest conversation about your book.
- good to know
Honest answers to the questions Sydney authors ask us most. If yours is not here, a quick consultation will cover it.
Book a Free Consultation →It depends on the length and complexity of the project. A children's picture book might take four to six weeks. A full-length novel or business book can take several months, depending on how quickly feedback comes back to us.
Yes. Many of our clients plan to self-publish through platforms like Amazon or local print services. We can write with that end goal in mind from the start.
It depends on the length of the book, how many illustrations or revisions are involved, and how much guidance you can give us at the start. We provide a clear quote after our first conversation, based on your specific project.
Yes, where possible, we are happy to meet locally for an initial chat. Many clients also prefer video calls, which work just as well for most of the writing process.
You do. Once the project is complete and paid for, the copyright and the finished manuscript belong entirely to you.
Yes. If confidentiality matters to you, we are happy to sign an agreement before any details of your project are shared.
We write across children's books, adult fiction, memoirs, ebooks, and business content. If you are not sure whether your project fits, just ask us, and we will let you know honestly.
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