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Updated October 2026Business Book Ghostwriters and Agencies (2026 Guide)
A business book ghostwriter turns your expertise into a book that builds authority, wins clients and opens speaking doors. Some work alone and some sit inside agencies that also handle publishing. Here is who we profile and what each is best at.
Quick answer: For a structured business book from an independent writer, Marcia Layton Turner and MeiMei Fox are strong starting points. If you want writing and publishing handled as one package, look at Scribe Media. For executive and public-figure books with a matched top-tier writer, Gotham Ghostwriters and Kevin Anderson & Associates are the best known agencies.
At a glance
| Name | Known for | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Marcia Layton Turner | 75+ business books on a structured process | Business owners, consultants and executives |
| MeiMei Fox | Two Oprah’s Book List selections | Coaches, founders and leaders writing personal growth or leadership books |
| Stephanie Krikorian | Self-help for doctors and media personalities | Health and wellness experts |
| Daniel Paisner | 80+ books, 17 NYT bestsellers | Entrepreneurs and athletes with a publisher deal |
| Mark Dagostino | The Magnolia Story and Capital Gaines | Founders who want an inspirational business memoir |
| Scribe Media | Ghostwriting plus in-house publishing | Founders, coaches, lawyers and consultants |
| Gotham Ghostwriters | 4,000+ editorial specialists | Executives and organizations wanting a managed match |
| Kevin Anderson & Associates | Large managed firm, fiction and nonfiction | Authors who want a managed process |
Independent business and thought leadership ghostwriters
Ghostwriter · United States
Marcia Layton Turner
Marcia Layton Turner is a business book ghostwriter who has written more than 75 books, including New York Times and international bestsellers, according to her website. She focuses on entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership and personal finance.
Best for: Business owners, consultants and executives who want a credible business book on a predictable timeline.
Ghostwriter · United States
MeiMei Fox
MeiMei Fox is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and ghostwriter who co-wrote two Oprah’s Book List selections. A Stanford-trained psychologist and former McKinsey consultant, she works with thought leaders on personal growth, leadership and resilience books.
Best for: Coaches, founders, clinicians and leaders, including those who want coaching rather than full ghostwriting.
Ghostwriter · New York area
Stephanie Krikorian
Stephanie Krikorian is a celebrity ghostwriter and journalist who has written more than 20 books, including a New York Times bestseller, according to her website. Her focus is self-help, with clients ranging from doctors and health experts to actresses and news anchors.
Best for: Doctors, wellness experts and media personalities writing self-help or health books.
Ghostwriter · United States
Daniel Paisner
Daniel Paisner has more than 80 books to his credit, including 17 New York Times bestsellers, among them The Power of Broke with Shark Tank’s Daymond John.
Best for: Entrepreneurs and public figures with a story for a major publisher.
Ghostwriter · United States
Mark Dagostino
Mark Dagostino is a seven-time New York Times bestselling co-author whose business-adjacent titles include Capital Gaines with Chip Gaines and leadership books with Jay Wright and Rick Lynch.
Best for: Founders and leaders who want an uplifting book that blends story and lessons.
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Agency · Austin, Texas
Scribe Media
Scribe Media helps entrepreneurs, executives and experts write, publish and market nonfiction books while keeping full creative and financial control. Its premium Scribe Elite service is interview-based ghostwriting, and it publishes through its own imprints.
Best for: Founders, coaches, lawyers and consultants who want a business book written and published as one package.
Agency · New York, New York
Gotham Ghostwriters
Gotham Ghostwriters is a New York ghostwriting agency founded by Dan Gerstein that matches clients with writers for books, speeches and thought leadership. It says its network includes more than 4,000 editorial specialists.
Best for: Executives, public figures and organizations that want an agency to find and manage a top-tier writer.
Agency · New York, Nashville, Los Angeles and London
Kevin Anderson & Associates
Kevin Anderson & Associates (KAA) is a ghostwriting, editing and publishing guidance firm founded in 2007. It writes fiction, memoir, business, self-help and children’s books.
Best for: Authors who want a managed process with a dedicated project manager.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business book ghostwriter cost?
Business books usually cost more than memoirs because of research and positioning. Independent writers commonly charge five to low six figures for a full book, while agency packages that include publishing can run higher. See our cost guides and cost calculator.
Agency or independent ghostwriter for a business book?
An agency adds project management, a bench of writers and often publishing, at a higher price. An independent writer gives you one dedicated collaborator and usually costs less. If you already have a publisher, an independent writer is often enough.
Will people know my business book was ghostwritten?
Only if you tell them. Most business book ghostwriters work under confidentiality agreements and are not credited on the cover.
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