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Nick

Nick 5 star rating

Norwich, United Kingdom

Novelist and ghost: thrillers, historical fiction, fantasy, sci- fi. Author, 'Agent of Rome' series. Five novels written for Reedsy clients.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Linda

Linda 5 star rating

Scotland, United Kingdom

I'm a bestselling UK-based ghostwriter with 20 years experience. I can bring your story to life, in your words. Let's get your voice heard!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Parenting & Families, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Philip

Philip 5 star rating

Ampthill, United Kingdom

Experienced ghostwriter, author. Ghosting/editorial consulting projects include major books on eurozone and an industrial illness scandal.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

  • N/A
  • Personnel Today
  • Community Care
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Katy

Katy 5 star rating

Rye, United Kingdom

As a bestselling ghostwriter, I craft beautiful and memorable memoirs for private clients as well as large publishers like HarperCollins.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, and Sex & Relationships.

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Andrew

Andrew 5 star rating

London, United Kingdom

I have published over 80 ghostwritten books, many of them Sunday Times bestsellers, and have guided many clients through self-publishing.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Entertainment, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • Self Employed
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Sophie

Sophie 5 star rating

Stroud, United Kingdom

Bestselling non-fiction ghostwriter of over 20 books for major publishers eg Penguin, Hachette & DK.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

  • The History Press
  • Self-employed
  • Tempus Publishing
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Tim

Tim 5 star rating

London, UK

I'm an expert nonfiction ghostwriter who has helped 35 authors write impactful, high-value books on business, medicine, law, and finance.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Time Life
  • Marshall Cavendish
  • Brown Reference Group/Windmill Books
  • Self-employed
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John

John 5 star rating

Oswestry, UK

Ghost writer since 1989 of more than 70 books, with several climbing high in the charts, two made into movies and three optioned.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Time Travel, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Claire

Claire 5 star rating

London, UK

#1 Global Bestselling Ghostwriter | Business, Memoir, Self-Help & Legacy | 60 Books | Big-5 Publisher Author | 500k Sold | Trusted Worldwide

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, True Crime, Health & Wellbeing, Inspirational, Religion & Spirituality, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Oriental Media
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Tara

Tara 5 star rating

Sevenoaks, UK

I have written 6 books to date, over 100 hours of prime time TV and a film. I have been nominated and won awards along the way 🏆

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, Inspirational, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Andrew

Andrew 5 star rating

Oxford, UK

I tell extraordinary stories. Quality, experienced & award-winning ghostwriter of personal/corporate biographies & business/leadership books

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

  • The Daily Telegraph
  • The Daily Telegraph
  • Self-employed
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Tom

Tom 5 star rating

Cheltenham, UK

Experienced ghostwriter, comfortable and discreet working both with high-profile public figures and on private legacy commissions.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Reach Publishing
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Lucy

Lucy 5 star rating

London, UK

I focus on ghostwriting for founders and CEOs. Journalist with bylines in Time, CNBC, the Guardian, National Geographic + more.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Computers & Internet, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sex & Relationships, Technology, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • CNBC
  • The Chartered Institute of Marketing
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Seán

Seán 5 star rating

Edinburgh, UK

I've been working as an author, ghostwriter, editor, proofreader, and copywriter since 1999. I hold an MA in Creative Writing. UK based.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Education & Reference, Music, True Crime, Religion & Spirituality, Art, and Plays & Screenplays.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Conor

Conor 5 star rating

London, UK

Experienced ghostwriter and editor of non-fiction, biography and fiction. I have written International, Sunday Times, Amazon best sellers.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Legal Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Freelance
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Oliver

Oliver 5 star rating

Cambridge, UK

Professional ghostwriter and published author who specialises in crafting narrative-led memoirs for both high-profile and private clients.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • DMS
  • RLJ Entertainment
  • ITV
  • Princess Productions
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Harry

Harry 5 star rating

London, UK

I am a best selling non-fiction author & ghost writer. I have ghost written & edited for politicians, doctors, business leaders & academics.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy, Education & Reference, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Hire the best ghostwriters in the UK

Got a brilliant idea for a book, but not enough time or know-how to manifest it yourself? Feel like you have an amazing life story to tell, but struggle to find the words to tell it? Or do you simply need a bit of assistance with a book that’s come to a grinding halt?

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