As a busy entrepreneur and business man or woman, it’s important to find the right ghostwriting service to fit your budget, need and voice. But it can be difficult to figure out which is the right one for you which is why we’ve put together a little cheat sheet with some of the best ghostwriters for hire.
But first let’s start with why you want to hire a ghostwriter in the first place.
Why hire a ghostwriter?
When someone thinks of a ghostwriter, they think of a big celebrity like Miley Cyrus, Tori Spelling or David Beckham. However, a ghostwriter can be for just the regular folks, too like you or me.
A ghostwriter can help put your thoughts into written words. If you are planning on putting out a lot of content (and let’s face it, if you’re advertising online you need to produce a lot of content)
If you’re probably a busy person with a huge list of to-dos. Time is a huge factor and one of the biggest reasons we don’t write more. Juggling all the demands of work, families and other stresses is enough of a struggle.
As they say, the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.
Unless you’re a seasoned writer, putting the words onto paper can be a bit of a chore. It might seem easy to begin with but a lot of people are seized with writers’ block, doubt and anxiety as soon as they sit down to write. A ghostwriter is a seasoned professional who understands how to communicate and can take your message and craft it into an easily digestible language. A good ghostwriter can tell your story, whether it’s a blog, a news article, press release, or a book.
All the ghostwriters on this list can craft your message in your own voice so it sounds natural and will fit into all your other marketing materials.
We hope that this provides an extensive list of ghostwriters for you to choose from.
NOTE: These ghostwriters are not ranked in any particular order and only based on my personal opinion about what I’ve heard from others in the industry and the research I did.
Some of the things to look out for in a ghostwriter are:
- Price
- Quality
- Turnaround time
- Marketing expertize
- Publishing knowledge
- Flexibility of tone/voice
Each of these ghostwriting services are reputable but they also have their positives and drawbacks. You will have to decide which one is best on your individual needs.
Kevin Anderson & Associates
Despite the name sounding like a law firm, Kevin has many happy clients including athletes, billionaires, and bestselling authors who have been featured in prominent newspapers like The Washington Post and Inc magazine.
They have a large organization of talented New York Times bestselling authors who can take your book from concept to competition. They specialize in self-help, non-fiction, autobiography, business and fiction.
Kevin has been in the book writing and publishing business for over 20 years and he brings his fast experience and connections in the industry to his clients.
They publish their client list HERE.
If you want to take a look.
Best Ghostwriters
- Website HERE
With a name like that now could I possibly leave them off the list. They have a full team of writes who are skilled and dedicated in all types of writing. They have studied writing and some of their members have PhDs who specialize in academic writing so if you need help with our papers, dissertations, essays or medical writing these guys are a great option. They understand the power of research which will save you time.
You are assigned a qualified ghostwriter in your subject area who will be able to meet your precise requirements so you don’t have to worry. The order is fairly straight forward so if you need someone with a little more technical knowledge then trust these guys.
Ghost Writer Inside
- Website: HERE
Ghost Writer Inside is able to help many busy business owners, celebrities and others who just want to get their story out. They work in fiction, non-fiction, autobiography and memoir and can find a writing solution. However, they tend to work more in the fiction genre with suspense, romance and western books. They will take you from start to finish with a clearly defined path so you know exactly what the next steps are and where you are in the process.
Ghostwriters LLC
A part from a cool name, this service has brilliant ghostwriters to accommodate all types of genres from business, memoirs, self-help and fiction. They have been featured in the New Yorker, Los Angels Times, BBC and Newsweek, just to name a few publications.
While they are not the cheapest service on the list, they do offer 70% off for first-time users and are definitely worth it. They also create alluring cover designs and help out with the marketing side of the book which can definitely be helpful if you’re weak in that area.
Their writers have worked as writers and editors in both mainstream fiction and no-fiction. Their staff have worked with the likes of Brett Favre, Steven Pressfield, and Chris Wallace. Many of their writers have worked in New York publishing houses.
Christina Schweignofer
- Website: HERE
Christina is a memoir ghostwriter and helps people share their life stories. This is one of my favourite types of non-fiction books as it passes on experience and memories that would otherwise be forgotten. Whether it’s just for your friends and family or it’s meant for a wider audience, it’s important to put the thoughts and emotions of our elders down on paper for future generations. Christina offers three packages. The first is more of a reporter-style recording where Christina prepares some questions and then you answer them. The second package is a 20-page booklet filled will stories and pictures. The last package is a full-blown memoir that can involve outside research and tells your story in an interesting and engaging way.
Gotham Ghostwriters
Gotham Ghostwriters are long-form writers and with over 2,000 writers at their fingertips, they can match you per project basis to ensure that you get exactly what you need. They do everything from books, speeches, screenplays and even cookbooks.
Gotham has been around for close to ten years and each year they grow and expand as they meet their clients better. They have collaborated on hundreds of bestselling books with many global figures, celebrities, and Fortune 500 CEOS. Their articles have been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review.
Ghostwriters & Co
You didn’t expect me not to put myself on this list, did you? I’m an award-winning author, journalist and screenwriter and have a group of writers which I work with so I can help you with any type of writing, no matter what style or format you’re looking to have published. I have worked as a ghostwriter for over 10 years, helping publish both fiction and non-fiction books. I have written for all types of businesses, clients, and people in all sorts of genres from true crime, self-help, and memoir. What makes me different is that I tie my writing to actual results and data so you don’t have to play any guessing games. In addition to writing books, I also write screenplays. My feature-length film, Neutral Territory, played in festivals across the world.
Jenkins Group
- Website: HERE
Located in Michigan, they are members of the American Book Producers Association, which means they actually publish books as well as write them. They have a great team of writers, editors, and publishers. They are one of the few services that does it all.
Named after Jerod R. Jenkins, who is the Chairman and CEO, he has a background in design and publishing and has been in the industry for much of his life. He works as a publishing consultant and is a speaker about independent publishing. He is an author himself which include The Independent Publisher and Supercharge Your Brand.
Celebrating thirty years in the industry, they have a talented group of award-winning ghostwriters to work on your manuscript. Writing the book is easy when you compare it to publishing and marketing so if you want a company that is an expert in the entire process, give them a call.
Reedsy Blog
This is a newer company, founded in 2014, they quickly built a network of world-class writers and publishing professionals and have already written over 10,000 books. They work with a variety of professionals, including writers, marketers, designers and editors, to ensure they have the entire gambet of creative professionals to ensure that your book is a success. This means that, of course, they do a lot more than ghostwrite books.
They have a ton of amazing resources including a great blog. They also have a podcast called Bestseller which is designed to help aspiring writers achieve their dream of making a living writing books. The coolest thing, however, is they have an app that helps you write and edit, a cross over from Google Docs, Scrivener and Grammarly all in one.
Hot Ghostwriter
Founded in 2016 by Delfim Alvario who is a successful self-published author, he sought to fulfil the gap and pair people with the correct ghostwriter. Since the beginning, they have helped thousands of business people, entrepreneurs and coaches take their business to the next level without sacrificing quality.
They write everything from fiction to Have your book written and published in as little as 10 days, they provide everything from the writing, editing and publishing. If you need extra support creating an audio book, they do that too.
TCK Publishing
TCK Is another full-service publishing house that has a ghostwriting arm. They publish in all major genres – both fiction and non-fiction. They do not charge a fee to publish your book and just like the New York publishers, they earn a percentage of the profit from the books through their distribution channels and marketing campaigns. All their ghostwriters are native English speakers with university degrees and at least five years of experience, ensuring they are highly trained and qualified for the job. Their prices vary from project to project but start as little as $5,000.
Acematik
Acematik is a global online writing service provider and can help you from anything from a wedding speech to a full-length novel. Their portfolio includes resumes, research papers, financial reports, journal articles to the more creative side such as screenplays, memoirs and romance novels. They work in an astounding 25 languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Korean, and Chinese. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Toronto, they truly have a global reach so if you’re writing for a large audience, they may be a good choice for you.
Striking Content
As a fellow Canadian, I love to recommend Canadian companies —Striking Content hails from Toronto. While they offer much more than ghostwriting, including video scripts, press releases, proofreading and copywriting. With a question-based approach, Striking Content is able to provide solutions to your business problems, no matter if it’s with your mission statement or a website. Check out their videos on Facebook where the founder Katie Kuperman talks about a variety of topics from creating compelling copy to how you communicate.
Elite Authors
Elite Authors offers a range of comprehensives services that make the entire ghostwriting process easy. They offer amazing customer service and with a money back guarantee it’s hard to beat. Elite has helped more than ten thousand authors bring their book to life and are proud to work with any type of writers from the newbie to the New York Times bestsellers. They began to help both non-fiction and fiction writers achieve their goals.
In 2018, Create Space stopped offering publishing services and so they partnered with cover stylists, and designers to offer a one-stop shop. With years of experience, they are a great option for anyone who is looking for expertize, especially with marketing.
Story Terrace
Founded by Rutger Bruining, they have a tried and true method of ensuring that your book idea is a success. They are somewhat unique because they focus mostly on autobiographies which allow you to preserve your memories and stories for future generations. They are really passionate about keeping memories alive and help war veterans and others getting older pass down their actions for future generations.
They match you with the writer who is the right fit for your project. They have three packages starting from just under $2,000 and going up to $7,500, depending on how long you want your book to be. They also offer additional services including editing and publicity.
Custom Writing
As the name suggests, they offer highly customized writing, focusing on academic writing such as dissertations, reports, presentations, and essays. They have a sliding price scale depending on whether you’re a high school student, undergraduate or PHD. As far academic writing goes, they are extremely reasonable, starting as low as $7 a page. They also offer that their writing is authentic, plagiarism-free or you get a refund. They will also offer you 24/7 support through email, live chat and phone. They hire a variety of writers from across the world from various educational backgrounds and work expertize.
The Urban Writes
- Website: HERE
The Urban Writers was created to provide all types of written content for your business, whether is an ebook, blog post or SEO content. They provide a variety of packages and pricing is based upon word count.
They have an interesting business model where they have a marketplace where you can already buy prewritten, unique books so if you just want to be an author without putting even an ounce of sweat equity into the book then this is the place for you. You might think that with such a marketplace it’s just a sweatshop of ideas but the co-founders Natasha and Marco are passionate about ensuring quality is their number one focus.
Author Bridge Media
Helen Chang is the CEO and senior editor at the company, and she is passionate about helping other people tell their stories. Her book projects include several best sellers whose authors have appeared on CNN, Oprah, Forbes, and A&E. She has a team of writers and editors who help her take your ideas from the blueprint stage to completion. She also offers coaching services for people who have a passion for writing but are a little lost and need direction.
Jerry Payne (Your Confidential Ghostwriter)
Jerry can create your book, whether it’s an autobiography or a how-to book from the beginning idea to completion. He’s ghostwritten and edited over forty books for a wide range of clients. He’s an award-winning ghostwriter who also teaches workshops on memoir writing and is the author of Writing Memoir: The Practical Guide to Writing and Publishing the Story of Your Life. He charges around $55,000 per book which includes the interviewing, researching and actual writing. Once he’s completed the book, he can also manage the publishing, which can include the formatting, title design, and creating your Amazon page.
Conclusion
We highly recommend these ghostwrites because, in our opinion, they are the best. While you might be tempted to hire a cheap Upwork writer or a content farm, I would recommend that you stay away from the low paid writers as not only they will damage your reputation, but they won’t get you the results you are looking for. It would be better not to produce content then to produce mediocre stuff. With the right ghostwriter helping you out, you can achieve your goals.
Joel Mark Harris graduated from the Langara School of Journalism in 2007. Joel is an award-winning journalist, novelist, screenwriter and producer.
He has ghostwritten numerous books in all types of genres including true life crime, business, memoir, and self help. With over 1,000 blog posts to his name, he has helped hundreds of business owners scale their business and increase their visibility. You can email him at info@ghostwritersandco.com
