Gathering of the Ghosts 2025

Ghostmasters 101: How to Break into the Business of Ghostwriting

Marcia Layton Turner

Dr. Marcia Layton Turner has authored, co-authored, or ghostwritten more than 80 nonfiction books. Typical clients are business owners, CEOs, and experts who desire to publish a book to create new business opportunities for themselves or their companies. Past books have become New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, award-winners, and commercial successes.

Marcia’s work has appeared in Businessweek (content), Entrepreneur, Inc. (content), US News & World Report, and dozens of others. She has also worked with brands ranging from Walmart to Comcast, Nestle, Chase Bank, and Aetna, to name a few.

Marcia is the founder and executive director of the Association of Ghostwriters (AOG), which has been the leading professional organization for ghostwriters since 2010.

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