Shel Israel

Shel Israel – Ghostwriter

Accomplished author, Forbes contributor, and ghostwriter, available to write or edit books, byline articles, or presentations.

Overview

I've been passionate about nonfiction ever since 2nd grade when I got my first-ever A for an essay on how I spent my summer vacation. I have earned a living as a writer ever since graduating college, starting as a daily newspaper reporter, more than 20 years as a tech industry PR business writer, founder, and co-editor of a business newsletter, and then a career as a critically praised business book author.

Now, I ghostwrite, rewrite, and edit business books, byline articles, website content, presentations, and other content. While I use the appropriate SEO tactics, my main focus is usually on demonstrating thought leadership and competitive advantages. I use storytelling, third-party interviews, and solid research to ensure what I write for my clients is unique, valuable, and memorable.

I'm the person you call in to write that difficult but critically important piece that will persuade readers to choose you over other options. I take complex issues and simplify them without dumbing them down, often using my story-telling techniques sprinkled with a dash of humor that makes serious points more memorable.

I've ghostwritten three books, and numerous byline articles, and speeches. Most of my work involves technology and is targeted toward business audiences.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Computers & Internet New Age Technology Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2018 — Present
I help executives develop a communications strategy and then I write, rewrite or edit materials in compliance with that strategy.

Self-employed

Jan, 2006 — Aug, 2023 (over 17 years)
I wrote mostly about trends in technologies impacting business practices in a byline column.

Self-employed

May, 2005 — Aug, 2017 (over 12 years)
I wrote six critically praised books about disruptive technologies for business readers. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Shel-Israel/author/B001IGHM10?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Self-employed

Oct, 2001 — Jan, 2005 (about 3 years)
I co-founded an email newsletter covering tech executive conferences and trade shows. Most of our readers were venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and enterprise executives.

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