Kim McLarin

Kim McLarin – Ghostwriter

Passionate, experienced ghostwriter, published author, ex-NYT reporter, professor. I can capture your unique voice, or guide your writing.

Overview

I will bring to your project the efficiency of a former New York Times journalist, the craft and literary sensibility of a published novelist, the experience of an editor and educator and the research skills of a working scholar.

I've ghostwritten for politicians, celebrities, the daughters of icons and one winner of the Nobel Prize. I've also helped hundreds of apprentice writers hone their books, many now published. As ghostwriter or developmental editor, I know what makes a compelling narrative and a story that begs to be read.

Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Cultural & Ethnic Literary Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Emerson College

Sep, 2005 — Present
Professor of creative writing for 20 years. I have taught both undergraduate and graduate fiction and nonfiction workshops. Former graduate program director for the MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing,

New York Times

Apr, 1993 — Feb, 1997 (almost 4 years)
Metro Desk reporter covering general assignment, social services and special assignment to South Africa.

Portfolio

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Jump at the Sun: A Novel

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Sekou T.

Sekou T.

Mar, 2026

Kim McLarin was an outstanding developmental editor. Truly everything I could’ve asked for and more. Her feedback was incredibly sharp, thoughtful, and intentional, with clear, actionable notes that helped elevate every aspect of my story. She has a great ability to pinpoint what’s working, what ...
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Natallia L.

Natallia L.

Feb, 2026

I cannot say enough about how incredible Kim has been. She was professional, helpful, and informative from the moment I contacted her for a developmental edit of my memoir. She was always happy to answer my questions and help me through the process. Her feedback was thorough and above and beyond ...
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