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Memoir · Celebrity & public figuresHilary Liftin: Celebrity Memoir Ghostwriter
Hilary Liftin is a Los Angeles based ghostwriter best known for celebrity memoir. Her website credits her with sixteen New York Times bestsellers, including books with Tori Spelling, Miley Cyrus, Teri Hatcher and Tatum O’Neal.
- Specialties: Memoir, Celebrity & public figures, Self-help & wellness
- Based in: Los Angeles, California (works remotely)
- Known for: Celebrity memoirs for Tori Spelling, Miley Cyrus and Teri Hatcher
- Best for: Actors, musicians and public figures with a book deal (or a realistic path to one) who need a memoir that sounds like them, plus authors of inspirational self-help.
Who is Hilary Liftin?
Liftin grew up in New York City, studied English at Yale, and spent roughly a decade working in book publishing before she moved into ghostwriting and collaboration. That publishing background shows in how she describes her work: a strong emphasis on structure, detail and hitting deadlines.
Her breakthrough category is the celebrity memoir. Stori Telling, written with Tori Spelling, won the 2009 Bravo A-List Award for best celebrity autobiography, and she went on to collaborate on two more Spelling books. She has also written under her own name, including the memoir Candy and Me and the novel Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper, a story told from the point of view of a famous actress.
According to her website, she works on memoir and inspirational self-help (and only rarely fiction), coaches experienced authors, and guides clients through the publishing process. She works with clients over Zoom.
Notable books
- Stori Telling with Tori Spelling2008
- Miles to Go with Miley Cyrus2009
- Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies of Life with Teri Hatcher2006
- High on Arrival with Mackenzie Phillips2009
- Found: A Daughter’s Journey Home with Tatum O’Neal2011
- It’s All Too Much with Peter Walsh2006
Track record
- 16 New York Times bestsellers, per her website
- 2009 Bravo A-List Award for Stori Telling
- Yale graduate with about ten years in book publishing
- Author of her own memoir and a novel
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Actors, musicians and public figures with a book deal (or a realistic path to one) who need a memoir that sounds like them, plus authors of inspirational self-help.
Things to consider
Top celebrity collaborators are usually booked well in advance and generally work on traditionally published projects with publisher advances. If your book is a private family memoir, a specialist life-story writer will usually be a better fit and a better use of budget.
How to hire Hilary Liftin
Her website lists a direct contact email and her literary agent at Levine Greenberg Rostan. For a celebrity or major-publisher project, the agent route is typical. Before you sign with any ghostwriter, run through our ghostwriter vetting checklist and check the contract with our contract checker.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Hilary Liftin?
Hilary Liftin is a Los Angeles based ghostwriter best known for celebrity memoir. Her website credits her with sixteen New York Times bestsellers, including books with Tori Spelling, Miley Cyrus, Teri Hatcher and Tatum O’Neal.
What has Hilary Liftin written?
Notable titles include Stori Telling (with Tori Spelling); Miles to Go (with Miley Cyrus); Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies of Life (with Teri Hatcher); High on Arrival (with Mackenzie Phillips).
How much does Hilary Liftin charge?
Hilary Liftin 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 Hilary Liftin?
Her website lists a direct contact email and her literary agent at Levine Greenberg Rostan. For a celebrity or major-publisher project, the agent route is typical.
Who is Hilary Liftin a good fit for?
Actors, musicians and public figures with a book deal (or a realistic path to one) who need a memoir that sounds like them, plus authors of inspirational self-help.
This is an independent profile compiled from public sources, including Hilary Liftin’s own website, publisher pages and press coverage, last reviewed in October 2026. My Book Written is not affiliated with Hilary Liftin 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 Hilary Liftin and would like something updated, please contact us.
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