United States

The United States has by far the largest ghostwriting industry in the English-speaking world, covering everything from debut novels and memoirs to nonfiction, business books, and celebrity autobiographies. New York remains the center for traditionally published ghostwriting work tied to major deals, while Los Angeles ghostwriters often handle memoir and autobiography projects with entertainment industry ties, and a large independent market serves self-publishing authors across the country.

Confidentiality is standard practice in ghostwriting, so look for someone willing to sign an NDA and to discuss upfront how authorship and royalties will be credited before any work begins.