Peter Rader – Ghostwriter

I’m a Harvard-educated author, bestselling ghostwriter, and produced screenwriter ("Waterworld," "The Last Legion," "Escape to Witch Mountain") with a passion for shaping true stories into vivid, cinematic books. My work blends strong narrative structure, emotional depth, and journalistic rigor — whether I’m ghostwriting a memoir, crafting narrative nonfiction, or developing a transformational book with a clear arc and voice. My authored titles include "Mike Wallace: A Life" (St. Martin’s Press), optioned by Rob Reiner, and "Playing to the Gods," currently in screen development with two Oscar-nominated actors. Ghostwriting highlights include "Return From Siberia" (WSJ & USA Today Top Ten Bestseller), "Whole Body Meditation" (#1 on Amazon in Spirituality & Health), "Battle Rattle" (MWSA Silver Medal), and "Crude Blessings," among others.

When we work together, I help you clarify your message, elevate your storytelling, and preserve your authentic voice. I guide authors through every phase of the process — from interviews and research, to outlining, drafting, revising, and preparing for publication.

I’m collaborative, communicative, and deeply committed to creating a book you’ll be proud to share. Whether your goal is a moving memoir, an ideas-driven nonfiction book, or a story with cinematic potential, I bring a filmmaker’s instinct for pacing and structure and a writer’s devotion to clarity and heart. If your story deserves depth, polish, and resonance, I’d be honored to help you bring it fully to life.