Stone Communications
BookStar Business

Ghostwriting + Development

"Petra was instrumental in helping me to make my deadline. With no time to spare, acting as a Book Doctor for my manuscript, she followed my lead, did a deeper dive on the research materials I sent her, and proficiently helped me fill in the gaps to meet my publisher’s deadline on time. Petra is smart, professional, practical, highly collaborative, and passionate about both writing and meeting her client's needs. A real pleasure to work with!"

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Who is Petra E. Lewis?

I’m a seasoned corporate communications professional—in financial services and tech. I’m also an author.
Strange, daunting, and undefined assignments have become my specialties. There are lots of dots floating in the air—I'm that person who connects them. Give me a tabula rasa and a “crazy” and/or challenging mandate—then watch me go!...return, and deliver.
In addition to marketing communications writing for corporations, small businesses, and individuals, through Stone Communications, I offer CEOs, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs a full suite of ghostwriting and (self-)publishing solutions, through my consultancy, BookStar Business Ghostwriting + Development.
I have a BA in English and history, and an MFA in (fiction) writing—both from Columbia University.

BookStar’s services include:

Book Brainstorm Intensive

A one- or two-day workshop from which thought leaders emerge with an actionable framework for their books—or a more focused and polished version of their existing manuscripts.

Your Book Brainstorm Intensive one-on-one workshop has two important goals: Create the structure and content for an engaging, value-packed manuscript, and to move you closer to having a completed book in hand.

Ghostwriting – Books

This is the largest cost involved in creating a book, and best suited for clients who don’t have the time to write their books themselves, but do have a budget sizable enough to outsource their project to a professional ghostwriter. For clients who choose to write their books themselves, but need rewrites and deeper editorial work, I assist as a Book Doctor.

(Self-)publishing Solutions

Additional services include book proposals and advisory services that help my clients go from confusion to clarity when it comes to self-publishing. I can also provide EPUB book formatting, cover and interior design, and a host of post-publication support and marketing services through my various strategic partners.

For a consultation, email me:

petra@petraelewis.com