17+ Best Fiction Ghostwriters for Hire in the United States

Mollie

Waynesboro, VA, United States

Published by Kensington Books, Random House, Ten Speed Press, Midnight Ink, and many magazines and websites. I can tell your story.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Hannah

Chattanooga, United States

Novel ghostwriter w/ 8 years' experience, specializing in all fantasy genres + cozy mysteries. Expert in characterization + worldbuilding.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed
47Journals

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James

Exeter, NH, United States

I help authors achieve their creative goals in creative nonfiction, fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, and treatments

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Short Story, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Coming of Age, Sex & Relationships, and Plays & Screenplays.

Work experience:

James B.

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Daniel

Los Angeles, United States

Prize-winning, best-selling, Harvard-educated ghostwriter. Author of acclaimed books in science, business, and many other fields.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Math & Science, and Psychology.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Barry

Lynchburg, United States

Published author and ghostwriter specializing in thrillers, horror, adventure, middle grade, and Christian fiction.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Ellis

Los Angeles, United States

I have an extensive history in writing, editing, and teaching humor, parody, and satire, both in articles and novels. Also kids' fiction.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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John

Davenport, IA, United States

I'm a seasoned ghostwriter with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to transforming individual visions into compelling narratives.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Young Adult, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

Forbes Books
New York Times
Self-employed
Today Show
Writers Digest
World-Changing Books

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Alexandra

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I've been a TV comedy writer for ten years. I've worked on hundreds of scripts and written the voice of many characters you know and love!

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Plays & Screenplays, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed
ABC

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David

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I create business books and memoirs that turn authors into leaders and earn a ROI.

Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Forbes Books
Little, Brown & Company (Hachette Book Group)
Michael Levin Writing Company (formerly Business Ghost)
DDF Creative LLC

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Laurie

New York, NY, USA

Children's writer and editor with experience in the publishing world and as a freelance ghostwriter, book coach, and editor.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's, and Fiction.

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Cassandra

Arizona City, AZ, USA

Author of Amazon bestsellers; 2024 American Legacy Awards Finalist. I excel at character-driven stories that resonate with readers.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, Dark Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Stephanie

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I'm an author, ghostwriter and editor of middle grade and children's fiction! Writing for kids gives me more joy than a jar of Nutella!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Conde Nast
Yahoo!
The New York Post
Grateful Yoga

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Scott

Hillsborough, NC, USA

Ranked as the #3 top ghostwriter in the US by Ghostwriters and Co.; former award-winning crisis counselor and healthcare executive.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Peter

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I'm a NYT-bestselling author who can help you turn your story into a compelling book. I specialize in memoirs, crime, sports, and fiction.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Oregon State University
McGraw-Hill Education
Time Warner Publishing Group

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Joey

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Ghostwriter and author of more than 60 books published by major publishing houses. Funny. Versatile. Prolific. 40-years experience.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Travel, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Home & Garden, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Rob

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Writer/author/editor/co-author for 30+ years, NY Times bestseller, Edgar Allan Poe award winner, ghost writer.

Genres: New Age, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Fantasy, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Time Travel, Science Fiction, and Action & Adventure.

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