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John 5 star rating

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

Hannah 5 star rating

Chattanooga, United States

Novel ghostwriter w/ 9 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

Ellis 5 star rating

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

Barry 5 star rating

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

Ellen 5 star rating

New York, NY, United States

USA Today Bestselling author and ghostwriter specializing in romance, fantasy and young adult fiction

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Wiley
  • Self-employed

David 5 star rating

Hertford, NC, USA

I'm a USA Today bestselling, award-winning author & publisher. Horror, mystery, thrillers, dark fantasy, biographies, and Science Fiction.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Crossroad Press
  • Arbor Books & Self-Employed

Joey 5 star rating

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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Kerry 5 star rating

Millis, MA, USA

New York Times Bestselling author/ghostwriter/editor/book doctor of over 40 books in multiple genres

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, Inspirational, Coming of Age, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Stephanie 5 star rating

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

Sarah 5 star rating

Fort Collins, CO, USA

Hi, I ghostwrite romance novels - bubbly or dark, sweet or sexy, chaste or... not, I've got you.

Genres: New Adult, Young Adult, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Holiday, and Dark Romance.

Work experience:

  • Independent Author

Laura 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Creativity on demand. Experienced writer & ghostwriter. 32+ years in publishing. Let me help you find your voice & tell your story.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Picture Books, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Scholastic Inc.

Marian 5 star rating

Mt Pleasant, MI, USA

Experienced ghostwriter in YA Fantasy, specializing in dragon-rider and sword-and-sorcery. Eager to expand into Dystopia and Urban Fantasy.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Relay Publishing
  • Reedsy

Jo 5 star rating

Hoover, AL, USA

Award-winning Children's Book Author and Speaker

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

Work experience:

  • Scholastic, Peachtree Pubishers, Boyds Mills Press, Tuntun (Korea), LATT Junior (Korea) and others

Alee 5 star rating

Nashville, TN, USA

World-renowned trauma-informed ghostwriter of 41 books and editor of over 950, with past in-house experience at HarperCollins Publishers.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Inspirational, Contemporary Fiction, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • HarperCollins

Scott 5 star rating

Providence, RI, USA

Be it idea-driven nonfiction, memoir, or fiction, a strong narrative sets great books apart. Stories shape the world. Let me shape yours.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Sean 5 star rating

Dallas, TX, USA

Internationally best-selling author, editor, and writing mentor who wants to help make your dream a reality.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Coming of Age, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Simon & Schuster BFYR
  • Self-employed
  • Pitch Wars and Author Mentor Match

Kate 5 star rating

Durham, NC, USA

collaborative writer turning great ideas into better manuscripts 👻 let's make something remarkable!

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, New Adult, Young Adult, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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Do you have a story in mind that you’ve wanted to write for the longest time? Maybe you don’t know if you’ll be able to find the words for it. Maybe you just can’t spare the time in your busy life to sit down and write it. Or maybe you’ve simply never written a book before and don’t know if you’ve got the writing skills needed to do your idea justice.

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