You have a story in your head. Maybe it is a bedtime tale you have told your kids a hundred times. Maybe it is an idea you have been carrying around for years. You know it is good, but you are not a writer, or you do not have the time to sit down and write a whole book. That is where we come in.
Purple Giraffe Press offers children's ghostwriting services for parents, grandparents, teachers, business owners and first-time authors across Australia. We take your idea and turn it into a finished, polished manuscript, ready for publishing or printing. Your name goes on the cover. Your story stays yours.
We usually reply within one business day.
- what it is
We know that trusting someone else with your idea feels like a big step. That is why we keep things simple, honest, and easy to understand from the very first conversation.
A lot of people think ghostwriting is only for celebrities or business books. It is not. Plenty of the children’s books on shelves today, and plenty of self-published ones online, were written with help from a ghostwriter. There is nothing wrong with getting support to bring your idea to life properly. The story is still yours. We are just the ones putting it into words.
- what we do
Every project is different, so we break our ghostwriters Australia service into stages that make sense for a children’s book.
If you only have a rough idea, we help you shape it into a proper story. We work out the plot, the characters, the setting, and the lesson or message, if you want one. This stage is about getting the bones of the book right before any real writing starts.
Once the story is mapped out, we write the whole manuscript for you. This includes the text for picture books, chapter books, or early reader stories. We match the word count, reading level, and tone to your target age group, whether that is toddlers, primary schoolers, or tweens.
Some clients already have a messy draft, some voice notes, or pages of scribbled ideas. We can take what you have and turn it into a clean, readable manuscript that still sounds like your idea, just polished and structured properly.
If you are planning more than one book, we can help you build a consistent world, characters, and voice across the whole series. This is common for authors who want a set of books rather than a single title.
For picture books, we write with illustration in mind. That means leaving room for pictures to do some of the storytelling, and writing text that flows well on each page or spread.
Some clients only need a light touch. If you already have a full draft that just needs tightening up, we can work on it as a smaller project rather than a full rewrite. We will always tell you honestly which approach your manuscript actually needs, rather than pushing you toward the bigger option.
- who we help
Our clients come from all sorts of backgrounds. We regularly work with:
You do not need any writing background to work with us. You just need the idea.
We have also worked with a small number of independent publishers who need extra writing support for a specific title, and with authors overseas who want an Australian voice and style for a book aimed at an Australian audience.
- what to look for
Not every writer understands children’s books. Writing for kids is its own skill. It is not simply writing a shorter, simpler version of an adult book. Here is what to look for when choosing someone to write for you:
If a writer cannot answer these questions clearly, it is worth asking more before you pay anything.
- why it matters
Children’s books look simple. They are not. A picture book might only have three hundred words, but every single one of those words has to earn its place. Here is what goes into getting it right:
This is why generic writers, or cheap ghostwriter services with no background in kids' books, often produce something that reads flat or feels off. It might be grammatically correct, but it will not connect with young readers.
We have seen manuscripts that were technically fine but just did not sound like a children’s book. The sentences were too long, the vocabulary was too adult, or the story tried to explain too much instead of showing it. Getting this right is not about talent alone. It comes from actually understanding how kids read, listen, and respond to stories at different ages.
- how it works
Send us your story idea, however rough it is. A paragraph, some notes, or even a voice message is fine. We just need to understand what you are picturing.
We look at the scope of the project, the length of the book, and how much development work is needed. Then we send you a clear, upfront quote before any writing begins.
For most projects, we start with a short outline or story summary. This gives you a chance to check the direction before we write the full manuscript.
Once you approve the outline, we write the full story. Depending on the project, we may check in partway through with a sample chapter or section.
You read the finished draft and send through your feedback. We build a round of revisions into every project, so the manuscript can be adjusted until it feels right.
Once you are happy, we deliver the final, polished manuscript, ready for editing, illustration, or publishing.
Throughout the whole process, you can ask questions and check in whenever you need to. We would rather you feel informed than left waiting in the dark, wondering how your book is coming along.
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- why choose us
A few simple things keep families and authors coming back to us.
The Purple Giraffe Press TeamAustralian Children’s Publisher This is not a side service for us. Kids' books are what we focus on, from picture books through to early chapter books.
You will always know the cost before we start, with no surprise fees added later.
You are working with a local team that understands the Australian market and Australian schools, libraries, and readers.
Whether it is a personal family memory or a business project, we take the same approach: understand the idea, then write it properly.
No confusing jargon, no chasing us for updates. You will know where your project is at every step of the way.
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- pricing
Pricing for children's book ghostwriting services depends on a few things: the length of the book, how much story development is needed, whether it is a single title or part of a series, and how many rounds of revision you want built in.
A short picture book manuscript will usually cost less than a full chapter book or a multi-book series, simply because there is more writing and planning involved in longer projects. We also offer affordable fiction ghostwriting services for authors working with a tighter budget, without cutting corners on quality.
We always send a clear quote before any work begins, so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden add-ons and no surprise invoices later in the project.
We understand that budget is a real factor for most people looking into this kind of service. That is exactly why we walk you through the quote in plain language, so you understand what you are paying for and why, rather than just receiving a number with no explanation.
If you are also planning to publish as an ebook, ask us about our best ebook ghostwriting services option, which includes formatting suited to digital publishing platforms.
- explore more
We sharpen your pacing and clarity while keeping your unique voice at the centre of the story
Learn more about EditingWe create front, back, and spine layouts that grab a reader’s attention. Unlike many publishing companies for children’s books, we show you enuinely different options rather than just colour swaps
Learn more about Book Cover DesignHonest, affordable promotion that gets your children’s book seen and loved on Amazon, Kindle, and beyond
Learn more about Book PromotionWe take care of the logistics, ISBNs, and platform registrations so you don’t have to learn the technicalities from scratch
Learn more about Book Publishing ManagementWe match you with an artist who understands your characters and work through sketches together before any final painting begins
Learn more about Custom IllustrationsWe build clean, functional sites that help readers and event organisers find you easily
Learn more about Author Websites- 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.
- your story, onto the page
You do not need to be a writer to publish a children’s book. You just need an idea and someone who knows how to bring it to life. Get in touch with Purple Giraffe Press today, tell us about your story, and we will send you a free, no-obligation quote.
- good to know
Honest answers to the questions authors ask us most. If yours is not here, a quick consultation will cover it.
Book a Free Consultation →No. Many clients come to us with nothing more than an idea or a rough concept. We help develop it into a full story from there.
Yes. You are credited as the author. We work behind the scenes, and the finished manuscript and rights belong to you.
It depends on the length and complexity of the project. Picture books are generally quicker than chapter books or series, and we will give you a timeframe as part of your quote.
Yes. This is one of our most common requests. We can turn a real family story, a personal memory, or a life event into a children’s story.
Yes. We offer options at different price points, and we are always upfront about what each option includes before you commit to anything.
We focus on the writing itself, but we can advise on how the text will work alongside illustrations, and we are happy to talk through your options.
We write for toddlers through to early chapter book readers, generally from around two years old up to age ten, depending on the project.
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