One of the most flexible, diverse writers on the publishing landscape, Alan Goldsher is at home in any genre, in any style. Be it a horror novel, a romantic comedy, a comedic memoir, or a poignant autobiography, Alan can bring any book project to life.

Alan is the author of nine books, including the acclaimed Beatles/horror/humor remix novel Paul is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion (Gallery Books, 2010); Midnight Movie, his gory collaboration with director Tobe Hooper (Crown Books, 2011); the beloved jazz guide Hard Bop Academy: The Sidemen of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers (Hal Leonard, 2002); and Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read (Thomas Dunne Books, 2006), a book so controversial that it garnered him a death threat from the band’s frontman.

Give Death a Chance sequel to Paul is Undead, will be available on March 27, 2012. Alan's Sound of Music/vampire remix My Favorite Fangs will be published by Thomas Dunne Books on August 7, 2012, and his jazz guide Miles Davis FAQ will be published by Hal Leonard in 2013. Written as A.M. Goldsher, his chicklit novels The True Naomi Story, Reality Check, Today's Special, and No Ordinary Girl were released between 2008 - 2010.

As a ghostwriter, Alan has collaborated on projects with dozens of celebrities and public figures, including comedians Bernie Mac, Kevin Pollak, and Fred Willard; actors Michael Madsen and Robert Englund; Ironman triathlete Sarah Reinertsen; and 2008 Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard.

His music journalism has appeared in Bass Player and Guitar Player, and his sportswriting has been seen in ESPN The Magazine, ESPN.com, NBA.com, and ChicagoBulls.com. Also reviews books for Kirkus.

During his 10-plus years as a professional bassist, Goldsher recorded with Janet Jackson, Cypress Hill, and Naughty by Nature; toured the world with Digable Planets; and performed at the 1994 Grammy Awards.

Alan lives and writes in Chicago.
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WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

• EXPERIENCE. I’ve been writing professionally since 1995. I’ve published nine books of my own, written dozens of magazine articles, and have collaborated on book projects with actors, comedians, athletes, musicians, and businesspeople.

• FLEXIBILITY. Whereas most ghostwriter have a single specialty, I can handle fiction and non-fiction with equal aplomb. I can write a novel based on a single idea, or tell your life story with equal expertise.

• EMPATHY. Ideally your relationship with your ghostwriter is warm and comfortable, because for your book to be the best it can be, it has to be honest, and I pride myself on being a good listener.

• SPEED AND ACCURACY. If you have a deadline, I’ll hit it. If you think something is messy, I’ll clean it up.
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WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU

• BRING YOUR NOVEL TO LIFE. Whether you have a detailed outline or a tiny kernel of an idea, I can expand it into a full-blown novel, regardless of the genre: Mystery, horror, romantic comedy, you name it, I’ll write it.

• NOVELIZE YOUR SCREENPLAY. Want to flesh your script out? I can turn a 120-page screenplay into a 300-page tome.

• EDIT YOUR COMPLETED NOVEL FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. If you’re not happy with your finished product, or simple need a pair of experienced eyes to take your book to the next level, I’m here.

• CLEAN UP YOUR NOVEL. To end up with the best book, you’re best off going beyond spell check. I can not only proofread, but offer suggestions on plotting, characterization, and dialog.

• CO-WRITE YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Maybe you’re an experienced writer who doesn’t have the time to sit down and write a long book. Maybe you’re somebody who hates the act of writing, but still wants to get their story on a page. No matter what, I’ll bring your book to fruition.

• RESEARCH YOUR BOOK. Say you have a concept, but you don’t know how to find the information you need to tell your story. I can track down everything that needs to be tracked down, then turn it into a cohesive whole.

• WRITE A BOOK PROPOSAL. If you have an idea for a brilliant book, but you don’t want to take the plunge until you have a publisher lined up, I can write you a solid proposal in the style and format most common to the publishing industry.