Alan Goldsher

Alan Goldsher – Ghostwriter

Been a ghostwriter for 20-plus years. Collaborated on dozens of book projects with celebrities and pubic figures. And I run a record label!

Overview

BIOGRAPHY

With an illustrious literary career spanning over three decades, Alan stands as a preeminent ghostwriter, renowned for his exceptional skill in translating his clients' voices, ideas, and visions onto the written page.

His diverse portfolio includes collaborations with individuals from various spheres—athletes, actors, comedians, doctors, chefs, and businesspeople. Notable among his clientele are celebrated figures such as actor/comedian Kevin Pollak ("A Few Good Men," "The Usual Suspects"), film director Tobe Hooper ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"), and jazz guitarist/vocalist George Benson.

In addition to his prowess as a ghostwriter, Alan is a prolific author, having penned 11 novels, including the acclaimed bestseller "Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion" (Simon & Schuster). His non-fiction titles include "Hard Bop Academy: The Sidemen of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers" (Hal Leonard), "Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read" (St. Martin’s Press), and "Digging Dave Brubeck and Time Out" (Post Hill Press).

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INTERESTS & PROCESSES

Although I'm a pop culture guy -- music, movies, sports, film, television, humor, and the like -- I love helping my clients tell their stories, whether it's a rags-to-riches tale or a prescriptive business book. I'm a big fan of diversity.

I pride myself in creating a safe space for my clients, a space where they're comfortable telling me their story, a place where they can be truly heard. Our 20-40 hours of interviews should be fun and fulfilling, and lead to a fantastic project.

I'm the kind of collaborator who wants to get it right, and if that means one, two, three, five, ten passes, so be it. It might take time to lock down your written voice, but we'll make it happen. Together.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment
Fiction
Humor & Comedy Mashups
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 1996 — Present
• Ghostwrite books, speeches, thought leadership, and executive communications for executives, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and public figures across entertainment, sports, publishing, and media • Published 17 books with more than 400,000 copies sold worldwide, including a Simon & Schuster bestseller and titles released through Hachette, St. Martin’s Press, Running Press, and Post Hill Press • Collaborated on book projects with Grammy-winning recording artists, acclaimed filmmakers, NBA champions, bestselling authors, and nationally recognized media personalities • Bylined on Sports Illustrated, Playboy, ESPN, NFL.com,

Mercor

Jan, 2025 — Present
• Evaluate and calibrate production-level AI outputs across OpenAI and Google Gemini ecosystems, improving reasoning, quality, factual accuracy, tone, usability, and communication effectiveness • Developed evaluation frameworks and quality standards that improved consistency, factual reliability, and communication quality across production AI systems

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