17+ Best History Ghostwriters for Hire in the United States

Ed

South Pasadena, United States

Versatile, reliable award-winning ghostwriter who has written, edited, or developed more than thirty books covering many nonfiction genres.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, True Crime, Business & Management, Inspirational, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Dan

Scarsdale, NY, USA

A former NYC journalist turned book ghostwriter who helps CEOs and thought leaders achieve their dreams through the power of their story.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Self-employed
New York Daily News
ABC News
NY Post

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Bill

Atlanta, GA, USA

Seasoned ghostwriter with emphasis on biographies and memoirs.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

MLB.com

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Kate

Indianapolis, IN, USA

I launched my career as a freelance writer and editor in 1999. Since then I've written more than 50 titles and edited hundreds more.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, DIY & Crafts, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sports & Outdoors, Technology, and Photography.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Alice

Nashville, TN, United States

WSJ bestselling ghostwriter & NYT bestselling editor of memoir, business, and self-help. I've written 65 books and edited over 1,300 titles.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Entertainment, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Inspirational, and Travel.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Barry

Los Angeles, United States

New York Times bestselling author and ghostwriter of memoirs and books on business, history, politics, and art.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, History, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Christopher

Boulder, CO, USA

Twenty years of experience as a writer (Lonely Planet) and editor (University of California Press...)

Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Travel, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Nature, Technology, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Alan

Atlanta, GA, United States

I've written some 150 history, military history, business, leadership, and biographical books and have ghosted or edited many more.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Career Guides, Biographies & Memoirs, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Turner Publishing
Abbeville Press
Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum
Lake Forest College
Furman University

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Andrew

Denver, CO, USA

I have been a reporter, writer, editor, advisor for 5+ decades in journalism and PR. I help clients now with superb writing and editing.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Geography, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Economics, and History.

Work experience:

Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Self-employed
New York Stock Exchange
Intermarket Communications

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David

Franktown, VA, USA

Nearly 50 books in print. Retired university teacher. Latest: THE ACADEMY, St. Martin's; WRITING IN THE AGE OF AI, Northampton House Press.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, History, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

US Navy
Wilkes University
Simon & Schuster, St. Martins/Macmillan, Avon, Tor, Forge, HBJ, Naval Institute Press

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Joey

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Ghostwriter & story development partner for 29 non-fiction books spanning memoir, business, history, and how-to’s for dozens of industries.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Tom

Guilford, CT, USA

Award-winning and critically praised ghostwriter, author, and editor whose writing includes a new edition of a New York Times best-seller.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Peter

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bestselling Ghostwriter, Produced Screenwriter, Award-Winning Memoir Specialist, Amazon KDP Self-Publishing Consultant

Genres: Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Counterpoint Films

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Peter

Salisbury, Maryland, USA

Ghostwriter with four decades of experience working with individuals, executives, business owners, and academics on 40+ books.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Sex & Relationships, Buddhism, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Brian

New York City, NY, USA

Elite ghostwriter with 20 yrs exp, 12 memoirs, 5 NYT bestsellers. I craft authentic, human-first stories for discerning clients. NYC-based.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Brian McDonald

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Arnie

Chicago, IL, USA

Acclaimed nonfiction writer, journalist, ghostwriter, editor, writing coach. Helping you make your story be the story that matters.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Education & Reference, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, True Crime, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Amanda Nell

Fayetteville, AR, USA

Award-winning certified ghostwriter specializing in memoirs, leadership books, and inspiring narrative nonfiction

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

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