Christine Fadden – Ghostwriter

I have been ghostwriting full-time since 2009. Clients I team up with want to inspire, support, and educate others by sharing stories of how they worked their way through personal and professional challenges (and triumphs!) to gain clarity and build stronger relationships and community. These authors explore how we define and measure happiness, satisfaction, and success; they ask how we can incorporate more authentic motivation, focus, and connection into our daily lives. Every book I've been a part of seeks to open an ongoing dialogue between author and audience. Forthcoming with Wildhouse Publishing in 2027 is one psychologist's investigation into intergenerational trauma and restorative justice.

Projects under strict NDA include: an NFL player writing about developing and maintaining a professional athlete's mindset while also giving his all as a husband, father, and community leader; a seasoned CMO's tales and tips for navigating multicultural, multilingual teams across fashion, sports, and beauty brands; a former Olympian and nationally awarded business leader who founded one of the largest botanical estates in the southern hemisphere.

I collaborate according to what 25+ years of participating in writing workshops (and graduating from the top-ranked MFA Program for Writers at Warren WIlson College) taught me. I begin by listening carefully to what the client/author is saying, and what they are not saying. I start with what is working well/where “the heat” is, and build the story up and out from there. When a client cannot determine which of 100 great stories and examples to include, I help them decide which best serve the narrative. Working on a book is a huge commitment and motivation and momentum are crucial. I keep people on track by tailoring a schedule that helps us both get what we want and need: the level of creative flow and focus that leads to a manuscript that is submission-ready, or suitable for self-publishing.

I'm a world traveler, hiker, and pétanque player. My own fiction/nonfiction has been published in numerous literary journals and magazines, and I've been awarded several writing awards and artist residency fellowships.