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Daniel Paisner is a ghostwriter, novelist and podcaster with more than 80 books to his credit, including 17 New York Times bestsellers. He hosts As Told To, a podcast about the craft of collaboration.
- Specialties: Memoir, Sports, Business & thought leadership, Celebrity & public figures, Fiction
- Based in: United States
- Known for: 80+ books including 17 NYT bestsellers, and the As Told To ghostwriting podcast
- Best for: Athletes, entrepreneurs, first responders and survivors with a story for a major publisher.
Who is Daniel Paisner?
Paisner studied English at Tufts and journalism at Boston University before building one of the deepest catalogs in the collaboration business. His range is wide: sports, business, first-responder and survival memoirs, and celebrity books.
Highlights include Last Man Down with FDNY Battalion Chief Richard Picciotto, the Holocaust survival memoir The Girl in the Green Sweater with Krystyna Chiger, Nobody’s Perfect with umpire Jim Joyce and pitcher Armando Galarraga, The Power of Broke with Shark Tank’s Daymond John, and the Quill Award winning Get Your Own Damn Beer, I’m Watching the Game! with Holly Robinson Peete.
He has also published four novels, including Balloon Dog (2022), and on his podcast he interviews fellow ghostwriters about how high-profile books actually get made. His website invites inquiries from people looking for a collaborator.
Notable books
- Last Man Down with Richard Picciotto2002
- The Girl in the Green Sweater with Krystyna Chiger2008
- Nobody’s Perfect with Jim Joyce and Armando Galarraga2011
- The Power of Broke with Daymond John2016
- Balloon Dog his own novel2022
Track record
- 80+ books, 17 New York Times bestsellers
- Quill Award winner (sports category)
- Host of the As Told To podcast
- Four published novels
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Athletes, entrepreneurs, first responders and survivors with a story for a major publisher.
Things to consider
A collaborator with this track record mostly takes traditionally published projects. Self-funded family memoirs are usually better served elsewhere.
How to hire Daniel Paisner
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Daniel Paisner?
Daniel Paisner is a ghostwriter, novelist and podcaster with more than 80 books to his credit, including 17 New York Times bestsellers. He hosts As Told To, a podcast about the craft of collaboration.
What has Daniel Paisner written?
Notable titles include Last Man Down (with Richard Picciotto); The Girl in the Green Sweater (with Krystyna Chiger); Nobody’s Perfect (with Jim Joyce and Armando Galarraga); The Power of Broke (with Daymond John).
How much does Daniel Paisner charge?
Daniel Paisner 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 Daniel Paisner?
His website has a contact page for people looking for a collaborator.
Who is Daniel Paisner a good fit for?
Athletes, entrepreneurs, first responders and survivors with a story for a major publisher.
This is an independent profile compiled from public sources, including Daniel Paisner’s own website, publisher pages and press coverage, last reviewed in October 2026. My Book Written is not affiliated with Daniel Paisner 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 Daniel Paisner and would like something updated, please contact us.
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