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Memoir · FictionAndrew Crofts: British Ghostwriter of True-Life Bestsellers
Andrew Crofts is one of Britain’s best known ghostwriters, with more than 80 books to his name and a dozen Sunday Times number one bestsellers according to his website. He specializes in dramatic true-life stories and also writes novels.
- Specialties: Memoir, Fiction, Celebrity & public figures
- Based in: United Kingdom
- Known for: Sold, the true-life bestseller with close to four million copies
- Best for: People with a dramatic true story, international clients, and authors open to independent publishing.
Who is Andrew Crofts?
Crofts built his career on powerful first-person stories. Sold, written with Zana Muhsen about being sold into marriage in Yemen, sold close to four million copies worldwide, and The Little Prisoner with Jane Elliott reached number one on the Sunday Times chart. His clients range from survivors of extraordinary hardship to celebrities and world leaders.
He is also a voice of the profession itself. His guide Ghostwriting (A&C Black) is quoted at the start of each chapter of Robert Harris’s thriller The Ghost, and he wrote Confessions of a Ghostwriter (2014) and The Freelance Writer’s Handbook. He has lectured at Kingston University and taught Guardian masterclasses.
His own novels include Secrets of the Italian Gardener, about a ghostwriter inside a dictator’s palace, and The Overnight Fame of Steffi McBride. He is a long-time advocate for independent publishing and helps international clients publish on their own terms.
Notable books
- Sold with Zana Muhsen
- The Little Prisoner with Jane Elliott
- Through Gypsy Eyes with Kathy Etchingham
- Confessions of a Ghostwriter his own memoir2014
- Secrets of the Italian Gardener his own novel
Track record
- 80+ books ghostwritten (per his website)
- A dozen Sunday Times number one bestsellers
- Author of the standard guide Ghostwriting
- Former Society of Authors management committee member
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People with a dramatic true story, international clients, and authors open to independent publishing.
Things to consider
Based in the UK, so time zones and UK publishing norms apply. His website does not publish fees or current availability.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Andrew Crofts?
Andrew Crofts is one of Britain’s best known ghostwriters, with more than 80 books to his name and a dozen Sunday Times number one bestsellers according to his website. He specializes in dramatic true-life stories and also writes novels.
What has Andrew Crofts written?
Notable titles include Sold (with Zana Muhsen); The Little Prisoner (with Jane Elliott); Through Gypsy Eyes (with Kathy Etchingham); Confessions of a Ghostwriter (his own memoir).
How much does Andrew Crofts charge?
Andrew Crofts does not publish fixed prices; quotes depend on the book’s length, complexity and timeline. For typical market rates, see our ghostwriter cost guides and free cost calculator.
How do I hire Andrew Crofts?
Use the contact page on his website.
Who is Andrew Crofts a good fit for?
People with a dramatic true story, international clients, and authors open to independent publishing.
This is an independent profile compiled from public sources, including Andrew Crofts’s own website, publisher pages and press coverage, last reviewed in October 2026. My Book Written is not affiliated with Andrew Crofts and does not receive payment for this listing. Figures such as book counts and bestseller totals are as published by the writer. If you are Andrew Crofts and would like something updated, please contact us.
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