Top 10 Ghostwriting Companies in the USA (Plus One International You Shouldn’t Miss)
- sehar rollingauthors
- Oct 15
- 5 min read
Updated: Oct 17
If you are in the U.S. and wish to see your name on a book, whether it's a memoir, a business book, or a novel, ghostwriting can be the conduit toward your finished manuscript.
The problem? Not all ghostwriters are alike. Some ghostwriters are professional writers with years of experience and dozens of best-selling books, while others are inexperienced freelancers with limited knowledge of publishing.
This blog reveals the best 10 ghostwriting agencies in the U.S., and just for good measure, one U.K. agency that is finding favor with U.S. clients for good reason, Rolling Authors.
Table of Contents
Why Finding the Right Ghostwriting Partner in the USA Is So Tricky
Top Ghostwriting Companies in the USA
Gotham Ghostwriters
Kevin Anderson & Associates
Scribe Media (formerly known as Book in a Box)
The Writers for Hire
Ghostwriters Central
Arbor Books
Book Launchers
AuthorBridge Media
Mark Graham Communications
Girl Friday Productions
Bonus: Rolling Authors (International Partner Serving U.S. Clients)
Key Takeaways
Case Studies and Examples
Expert Insights
FAQs
Conclusion
Why Finding the Right Ghostwriting Partner in the USA Is So Tricky
The ghostwriting industry in the U.S. is filled with agencies and individuals making extravagant claims.
The costs can usually range from $20,000 to $200,000 depending on experience and reputation.
Making the wrong choice could lead to wasting several years and many thousands of dollars on the wrong manuscript.
So, we created a list of the top 10 ghostwriting companies to help you cut through the noise and find credible and experienced agencies to consider before investing.
Top Ghostwriting Companies in the USA
1. Gotham Ghostwriters
Located in New York City, Gotham Ghostwriters is often considered the standard-bearer in the industry. They focus on non-fiction writing, political memoirs, and thought leadership pieces. With a roster of Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling authors on their team, they've previously worked with clients from Fortune 500 CEOs to government officials. https://gothamghostwriters.com
2. Kevin Anderson & Associates
A division of the publishing firm, the agency is based in NYC but serves clients around the world. Their team of publishers, ghostwriters, and editors works collaboratively with the potential clients. They focus primarily on business books, memoirs, and self-help. Their relationships with top publishers help clients land opportunities to publish their work.
3. Scribe Media (formerly known as Book in a Box)
Founded by Tucker Max, Scribe Media revolutionized the ghostwriting industry with its stylish and structured process. They specialize in helping busy professionals turn their ideas into books. Scribe Media interviews the client and manages the process all the way from the first draft to design. They do especially well with business books, leadership content, and self-help content.
4. The Writers for Hire
An agency located in Houston that provides ghostwriting, editing, and copywriting services. They are a bit more versatile, handling books in a variety of genres including technical manuals, memoirs, novels, and corporate accounts. A little different from the other agencies listed, they have more of a “team model” whereby you will work on your manuscript with several editors that collaborate on the project.
5. Ghostwriters Central
Ghostwriters Central, based in California, specializes in memoirs, screenplays, speeches, and books. They have gained a reputation for flexibility and confidentiality, and have worked with celebrities, entrepreneurs, and other public figures who want their stories to remain anonymous.
6. Arbor Books
Arbor Books has more than twenty years of experience with ghostwriting, editing, book publishing, and marketing. They write both non-fiction and fiction, but boast of having the perfect match of a ghostwriter with a passion for the author's writing genre.
7. Book Launchers
Book Launchers, based in Los Angeles, assists entrepreneurs and other thought leaders with self-publishing business and non-fiction books. They take you through ghostwriting, editing, design, and marketing, making them popular with startup founders and coaches. https://booklaunchers.com
8. AuthorBridge Media
AuthorBridge Media, run by Candace Johnson (former editor with HarperCollins), is a boutique and highly personalized service. They mainly engage with non-fiction writing, particularly those written to support a business, movement, or personal brand.
9. Mark Graham Communications
Mark Graham Communications is a Denver-based firm, offering a variety of genres from memoirs and novels to screenplays and business books. They have over two decades of experience in ghostwriting, editing, and publishing support, and are able to assist with any writing endeavor.
10. Girl Friday Productions
This Seattle woman-owned company provides services in quality editing, design, and ghostwriting. They work closely with authors to take a book from concept to completion, including possible publishing options.
Bonus: Rolling Authors (International partner serving U.S. clients)
Though they're headquartered internationally, Rolling Authors has developed a strong base of U.S. clients—particularly entrepreneurs, coaches, and business leaders who effectively differentiate themselves as they provide creativity, authenticity, affordability, and quality of work.
They specialize in:
Ghostwriting memoirs, business books, or fiction with an author’s authentic voice.
Providing complete publishing services (editing, formatting, strategy).
Fast, collaborative processes for busy professionals.
Rolling Authors has clients in the U.S., and might be worth considering for your project if that's what you're looking for to get a global perspective, but a personal touch.
Key Takeaways
The United States has the best-recognized established ghostwriting agencies in the industry, however, they typically cost an arm and a leg.
The majority of these agencies serve non-fiction genres (business, self-help, memoirs, etc.), but you can find them for fiction.
Overseas (international) options like Rolling Authors offer the same quality of work, for less money, and in a more flexible and accommodating manner.
Case Studies and Examples
Many political memoirs, such as the ones written by past U.S. Presidents employ top ghostwriters (often associated with Gotham). There are also professionals like David Goggins (Can’t Hurt Me) and Phil Knight (Shoe Dog), who collaborated with editors/ghostwriters to ensure their stories were quality reads.
Recently, Rolling Authors helped the U.S.-based coaches and founders to make their own books that would double as brand-building tools and lead generators.
Expert Insights
“A great ghostwriter does not write your book! They get into your shoes, understand your heartbeat, and bring your message to life in an actionable way that you could not.”
— Jane Friedman, Publishing Consultant
FAQs
Q1. What is the cost of hiring a ghostwriter in the U.S.?
Between $20,000 and $200,000+, based upon their skill, experience and complexity of your project.
Q2. Do U.S. ghostwriting firms guarantee publishing deals?
Generally, no. Some firms have relationships with literary agencies and publishing houses, but mostly they will write the manuscript.
Q3. If I am in the U.S. can I work with an international ghostwriting company like Rolling Authors?
Yes. A number of authors in the U.S. are now choosing Rolling Authors because they are cost-effective, fast, and a more personal experience.
Conclusion
When sourcing a ghostwriter, it is about more than just the words on the page; it is about finding someone who can channel your voice and document your story in a way that inspires and resonates.
The U.S. has some of the most elite ghostwriting firms in the world, but don’t discount the international talent. Rolling Authors is already a ghostwriting partner for U.S. entrepreneurs and professionals who care about their books being told with clarity, creativity, and great care.
Whether you go with an elite U.S. name or a global partner like Rolling Authors, the right ghostwriter will help you create a book that inspires, sells, and lasts.
Written by Rolling Authors—professional ghostwriter and editor support to leaders, entrepreneurs, and storytellers to manifest their visions into powerful books.
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