Kim McLarin

Kim McLarin – Ghostwriter

Experienced ghostwriter, published author, ex-NYT reporter, prof. I can capture your 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

Book Ghostwriting Book Proposal
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Jump at the Sun: A Novel

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Kim has 7 reviews

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Julie S.

Julie S.

Sep, 2026

Kim is an incredible woman. I would highly recommend her to everyone.
Melody M.

Melody M.

Aug, 2026

Well, it was a misunderstanding in the beginning. I only wanted editing and she felt the need to rewrite my book. Not cool. The problem with that besides the obvious of rewriting what I didn't need her to do, it didn't rhyme and she didn't know the ice skating jargon. We went back to my origi...
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Kim M.
Melody contacted me to say she meant to leave this review for someone else ("yours would be perfect," she wrote) and is trying to get Reedsy to correct the error. We didn't work together on her chi...
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Phil E.

Phil E.

Jul, 2026

Kim was very professional, easy to work with, and delivered high quality work!
Julie S.

Julie S.

Jun, 2026

Working with Kim has been one of the greatest privileges of my writing journey. She helped me develop both my book proposal and the rough draft of my memoir, and I can honestly say that this project would not be where it is today without her guidance, insight, and unwavering support. Kim possess...
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Kim M.
I was honored to work with Julie. An exceptional (and courageous) person, with a profound story. I am believing the publishing industry will have the good sense to see what I saw.
Declan K.

Declan K.

May, 2026

Excellent collaboration

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