K T WARD CONSULTING

Services

Executive Writing Services

I provide executive ghostwriting and thought leadership for leaders and organizations that need complex ideas translated into credible, compelling content. My work combines research, organizational insight, and accessible writing to help clients communicate with clarity and authority.

Services

Executive Briefs

Concise, decision-focused documents that translate a complex organizational issue into clear analysis, practical considerations, and actionable recommendations.

Best suited for

  • Organizational and workplace issues
  • Policy or practice decisions
  • Leadership discussions
  • Internal strategy and decision support
  • Research-informed recommendations

Includes

  • One initial consultation
  • Review of client-provided materials
  • Focused supplemental research
  • A three- to five-page executive brief
  • Up to two rounds of revisions
Standard turnaround
7 business days
Starting at
$750

Thought Leadership Articles

Research-informed articles that help organizations contribute meaningfully to conversations within their industry or field.

Best suited for

  • Organizational development and change
  • Workplace culture and employee experience
  • Leadership and workforce issues
  • Education and public-serving institutions
  • Equity-informed organizational practice

Includes

  • Topic and audience consultation
  • Research and source integration
  • An 800- to 1,500-word article
  • Up to two rounds of revisions

Articles may be published under the organization’s name or attributed to a designated organizational representative.

Standard turnaround
7–10 business days
Starting at
$750

Executive Ghostwriting

Original content developed in a leader’s voice and published under that leader’s name. Each engagement begins with an intentional process for understanding the leader’s perspective, audience, and communication style.

Available formats include

  • Bylined articles
  • Executive commentary
  • Leadership messages
  • Speeches and prepared remarks
  • Professional essays
  • LinkedIn thought leadership

Includes

  • Voice and audience consultation
  • Review of relevant materials
  • Research and message development
  • One completed piece
  • Up to two rounds of revisions
Standard turnaround
7–10 business days
Starting at
$850

Case Studies and Impact Stories

Narrative accounts that show how an organization addressed a challenge, implemented an initiative, or created meaningful change. These pieces combine clear storytelling with credible evidence of the organization’s process, contribution, and impact.

Best suited for

  • Consulting and professional-services firms
  • Nonprofit and educational organizations
  • Program or initiative highlights
  • Organizational-change projects
  • Capacity-building and community-impact work

Includes

  • One client or subject-matter interview
  • Review of relevant background materials
  • A two- to four-page case study or impact story
  • Up to two rounds of revisions
Standard turnaround
10 business days
Starting at
$850

Executive Presentation Copy

Clear, audience-centered content for leadership presentations, conference sessions, internal briefings, and stakeholder conversations.

Services may include

  • Narrative development
  • Presentation structure
  • Slide headlines and body copy
  • Speaker notes or talking points
  • Research and source integration

This service covers presentation strategy and written content. Visual slide design is not included unless specifically added to the project scope.

Standard turnaround
Based on scope
Starting at
$650

Existing Draft Development

Developmental and structural revision for clients who already have a draft but need help strengthening its organization, clarity, argument, tone, or audience fit.

Includes

  • Developmental and structural editing
  • Recommendations for strengthening the content
  • One revised draft
  • One follow-up revision

This is more substantial than proofreading. I work with the ideas already present to help the document communicate more effectively while preserving the author’s intended meaning and voice.

Standard turnaround
5–7 business days
Starting at
$450

Additional Services

The following may be added when a project requires support beyond the standard scope:

  • Additional revision round: starting at $150
  • Additional stakeholder or subject-matter interview: starting at $175
  • Expanded research or source development: custom quote
  • Rush delivery: subject to availability
  • Ongoing monthly writing support: custom retainer

Project Pricing

Final pricing depends on the document’s length, research requirements, availability of source material, number of interviews, and requested turnaround time. Every engagement begins with a written scope, timeline, and fee.

Discuss a Writing Project

Have an idea, organizational challenge, or unfinished draft that needs to become a clear and compelling piece of writing?

Let’s discuss the audience, purpose, and best format for your project.

Discuss a Project
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