Summary: Guest Session! Ghostwriter & book coach

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Thanks to Kimberly Bunker for joining us & sharing her knowledge and time with us.

Ghostwriter Kimberly Bunker discussed collaborative creative processes, the application of discerning feedback, and the author’s ultimate authority over the work.

Creative Collaboration Benefits

Bunker shared that the most satisfying part of collaboration is watching ideas sharpen and clean up, a process that can elevate the work beyond what a writer can achieve in solitude. Writers must recognize that creative work requires a “village” of support, similar to raising a child, to come to life.

Addressing Collaboration Pitfalls

The primary pitfall in collaboration is allowing too many voices to dilute the original vision, which can lead to a “Frankenstein of a book.” Effective collaboration requires the author to possess a clear self-vision and the skill of discernment to filter feedback, taking only what is helpful.

Ghostwriting and Editorial Methods

Bunker described their customized services, including developmental editing, which utilizes neutral, observational feedback and deep questioning about character and theme, focusing on the author’s intention. Ghostwriting is approached with detachment, similar to surrogacy, as the writer sees it as applying a craft rather than creating their own identity.

Connect with Kimberly on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-bunker-mfa/

https://kimberlybunker.com/

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