Former White House speechwriter currently serving elite executive clients for Forbes Books and Gotham Ghostwriters. I specialize in ghostwriting, speechwriting, and brand storytelling for ambitious corporate executives and public figures.
Who
I am a veteran literary strategist and ghostwriter with over 20 years of experience crafting high-caliber nonfiction books and thought leadership platforms for elite politicians, business executives, public servants, and influential creatives. Having founded Evie Literary in 2026, I now concentrate on premium literary representation for authors with the potential to secure six-figure book deals. I shepherd my clients through every stage of the traditional publishing journey with a rigorous, front-loaded approach to book positioning and concept development, and I have a proven track record in brand development that generates viral campaigns. My work is affiliated with top brands in business, media, and government, including: Forbes Books, Disney, and Cisco Systems. I am an out-of-the-box thinker, and I approach every client project with a concierge approach.
What
My clients benefit from my deep expertise as a former White House speechwriter and one of the fastest writers at Forbes Books (while maintaining top quality). I specialize in ghostwritten trade books, thought leadership, and executive memoirs, combining strategic brand development, comprehensive literature reviews, and artful storytelling that aligns with both commercial goals and lasting legacy. Known for my ability to extract powerful narratives efficiently from busy executives, I deliver books that break through the noise to reach top-tier agents and publishers — and savvy readers.
Services
Literary Consulting
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Full-Service Ghostwriting and Traditional Publishing Consulting
Literary Agent Placement and Book Proposal Development
Signature Book Positioning and Comprehensive Literature Review
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Corporate Messaging
Earnings Call Scripts and Shareholder Letters
Social Media Communications and Crisis Messaging
Internal and External Presentations
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Keynote Speeches
Entertaining and Informative Keynote Speeches Video Scripts
Awards Speeches and TED Talks
Talking Points and Stump Speeches
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Expert Analysis
Thought Leadership and High-Concept Strategy
Internal Communications Review (Mission Statements, Business Planning, etc.)
Customer-Driven External Messaging Analysis
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Data-Informed Solutions
Focus Group Strategy and Testing
News, Historical, and Academic Research
Fact-checking and Vetting Services
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Branded Campaigns
Creative Rebrand and Titling Strategies
Social Media Campaigns
PR and Media Strategy
ABOUT
I was born and raised in the Austin area and moved to California upon earning a full academic scholarship to Stanford University. I completed my bachelor's degree in Public Policy in 2002 and moved directly to Washington, DC, where I worked at the White House as a researcher and speechwriter under the apprenticeship of the senior speechwriters to the President. I was recognized for my contributions to the State of the Union, among other notable speeches delivered by the President, and helped draft remarks for then-National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice.
In the years following, I gained extensive experience in the private sector, conducting research and crafting corporate messaging for executives in technology (Cisco Systems) and talent management (Wasserman Media Group). I was later hired as a speechwriter for Luntz Global, where I consulted for top executives at Disney, Ernst & Young, the NFL, and many others. I have written speeches independently on behalf of state and national politicians and dynamic business leaders and entertainers in a wide range of industries.
I have refined my writing and editing skill set for 15 years as an independent ghostwriter to several dozen clients in corporate, entertainment, and entrepreneurial circles. For several years, I wrote an opinion column on pop culture issues for Acculturated and the New York Post and oversaw the pop culture vertical for a lifestyle magazine, where I published several dozen articles a week and managed 20 writers on tight deadlines. In addition to ghostwriting, my unique understanding of speechwriting led me to write a book on the topic of awards speeches in Hollywood, privately circulated to Oscar nominees.
In the last five years, I have served as a ghostwriter for elite business clients on behalf of Forbes Books, Gotham Ghostwriters, and various literary agencies. I am also a self-funded entrepreneur and founder of Goggull—my original line of high-drama safety glasses (which I developed after struggling with a rare form of ocular albinism). Please stay posted for the official launch.
In 2026, I founded Evie Literary, a premium consultancy firm that combines full-service ghostwriting with literary agent placement and a groundbreaking apprenticeship program. I shepherd high-value nonfiction book projects through the traditional publishing process, securing literary representation for my clients, while mentoring the next generation of elite ghostwriters. My current clients include presidential appointees, intelligence professionals, scientific pioneers, and game-changing executives whose stories have the potential to be shepherded through the traditional publishing process.
Highlighted career accomplishments include:
📌 Selected to deliver ghostwriting support for elite clients, including: President George W. Bush, Dr. Condoleezza Rice (National Security Advisor and Secretary of State), Bob Iger (Chairman & CEO of Disney), John Morgridge (Chairman of Cisco Systems), and Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner).
📌 Crafted thought leadership strategy for the chief executive of a public company that generated a viral social media campaign with billions of impressions.
📌 Consulted on numerous Hollywood awards speeches for nominees, privately credited by one celebrated Academy Award winner.
📌 Demonstrated track record editing and ghostwriting a retrospective, 80k-word account of a client's $3.5B company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, writing, line editing, and fact-checking the final manuscript in less than 7 weeks.
📌 Remarkable success ghostwriting an influential book on behalf of a parenting expert that became an #1 Amazon bestseller overnight, maintaining the spot for three consecutive years; helped grow author’s Instagram engagement from zero to 250k followers.
Recent highlights (2026):
Founded Evie Literary — a full-service ghostwriting firm, literary agent placement, and elite ghostwriting apprenticeship program.
Secured literary agent representation for a client — based on a single paragraph — in less than 45 days.
Developed a proprietary, front-loaded, book positioning methodology featuring rigorous literature reviews that dramatically improves agent and publisher response rates
In my free time, I am a devoted fan of The Twilight Zone and Succession, and I enjoy hiking, film, philosophy, and art.
Currently developing a personal development book concept acting as a book architect for a former FBI agent and private investigator with 350k followers on Instagram; secured premium literary representation for client within 45 days of first contact.
Currently developing a thought leadership book concept acting as a book architect for a former FBI agent and biochemist Ph.D. who helped solve a range of iconic cases over the last 30 years.
Currently ghostwriting a technical field guide to 360-degree immersive media for military trainers and officers.
Currently ghostwriting series of bestselling coparenting books on behalf of an Instagram influencer with close to 250k followers.
Currently ghostwriting a book about hydrogen energy on behalf of the world's leading hydrogen engineer, capturing the client's voice and story with 100% satisfaction.
Currently crafting a memoir on behalf of a four-time Presidential appointee on 30 years of political service serving four White House administrations in Washington, DC.
Currently writing an historical account of Vargo’s Restaurant, a treasured establishment in Houston from 1965 to 2012, researching historical articles, books, and other records to provide context and verify facts, interviewing family members, former staff members, restaurant authorities, and friends of the restaurant for original stories.
Currently offering high-level ghostwriting services to various literary agencies and Gotham Ghostwriters' elite network, and engaging in ongoing education, networking, and community efforts to organize the ghostwriting industry.
Ghostwrote a thought leadership book for a former CEO of a publicly traded company related to a viral campaign that earned billions of impressions
Advised the CEO of a $500-million retail corporation on narrative building and branding considerations for acquisition strategy, earnings calls, and investor relations.
Ghostwrote a 50k-word book based on co-authors’ experience developing a line of personal care products valued at $100M, researching the history, science, and politics of ingredients in beauty and personal care items, interviewing co-authors in under 30 hours.
Ghostwrote a retrospective, 80k-word account of a client's $3.5B company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, writing, line editing, and fact-checking the final manuscript in less than 7 weeks.
Coached a Presidential aide on her memoir concerning her heart-wrenching childhood immigrating from Cuba and outstanding public service as part of the team leading the response to 9/11.
Contributed 1k+ hours of interviews, book reviews, and academic research on behalf of a hospitality expert based on life experiences and success in building an events app worth $100M, collaborating closely with the author to consult on the title, subtitle, and graphics; drafted 30k+ words.
Contributed strategic brand consulting for 50k-word book ghostwritten on behalf of an award-winning realtor, edited in collaboration with cross-functional team, coordinated graphics and offline worksheets.
Contributed strategic brand consulting and drafted 30k words on behalf of financial acquisitions expert.
Ghostwrote 2 versions of a 40k-word trade book on behalf of popular social media influencer couple in 3 months with less than 22 hours of interviews.
Authored an original, 30k-word book on language lessons in Hollywood speeches (from the Oscars and Golden Globes), privately circulated among Oscar contenders.
Ghostwrote a decisive co-parenting book on behalf of a parenting expert, organizing, drafting, editing, and finalizing 40k words (based on 20 hours of videos and less one hour interview time) in under two months, earning bestseller status within 24 hours in numerous categories.
Wrote speeches and various communications for multiple political campaigns and candidates at the county, state, and national level, including: fundraising letters, one-pagers, mailers, talking points, push cards, stump speeches, keynote speeches, letterhead graphics, candidate bios, email newsletters, press releases, and campaign plans. Managed press engagement, opposition research, staff recruitment, and social media strategy for various candidates.
Managed brand development for internationally renowned voice coach, including website rebrand, press and client inquiries, app development, e-book, press releases, treatments and reality show pitches, and development of new revenue streams.
Wrote weekly/biweekly articles for publication for “Acculturated” and the New York Post on various topics such as cultural appropriation, transgenderism, celebrities, technology, music, television, gaming, religion, politics, and privacy; published articles in the New York Post, including an early analysis of Bill Cosby’s abuse, a discussion of celebrities invading women's personal space, years before #MeToo, in their print and online editions.
Crafted creative messaging strategies on behalf of Dr. Frank Luntz for Fortune 500 executives, brands, celebrities, political organizations, and non-profits, including: Bob Iger (CEO of Disney), James Turley (CEO of Ernst & Young), Roger Goodell (Commissioner of the National Football League), Tom Fanning (CEO of Southern Company), The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, RNC, DNC, ABC Entertainment Group, Merrill Lynch, and more; oversaw focus groups and developed comprehensive, detailed analyses of various communications strategies using data collected from participants in order to resolve clients’ messaging issues.
Researched 500+ speeches for the President and other White House principals, including commencement addresses by Dr. Condoleezza Rice and President Bush, weekly radio, political, and policy addresses, public crises, international speeches, and addresses made to Congress and the public; wrote multiple speeches for midterm fundraisers, including jokes used by President George W. Bush; recognized by POTUS for outstanding contributions to the State of the Union.
Resume Highlights
Unsolicited Feedback
“WOW. I am absolutely blown away by your craftsmanship as a writer. This is by far the most outstanding manuscript I have read since I started working here.”
— Editorial Manager
“It is evident that you have poured your heart and soul into this book, and I don't think the client could have picked a more perfect ghostwriter for such a precious and important task. I already think we have a bestseller on our hands. This story is captivating, inspiring, brilliant, and incredibly informative.”
— Editorial Manager
“All the words of yours I've read in various public ways and in this message suggest that you have a truly legitimate writing talent. A fine, fluent, inhabited narrative voice.”
— Pulitzer Prize Winner
“This is amazing. You totally got it. It’s so much fun. It’s perfect. You nailed it. It’s awesome.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Crack researcher.”
— Presidential Speechwriter
“Absolutely brilliant book! I love your personal writing style — how you form sentences, paragraphs, concepts — where you weave back and forth between lessons. I actually taught Dale Carnegie classes about 25 years ago and I used to tell people how move between two stories; you completely mastered that! I absolutely love those short paragraphs... wow! Brought a tear to my eye. I’ve read well over 1,000 business books, and this just stands out: it’s so real, so vibrant, so important.”
— Distinguished CEO
“I’m literally speechless. Your work is truly amazing. You completely nailed it. Amazing. Totally amazing. It’s conversational. It’s the right tone. You’ve got my voice 100 percent, and it’s entertaining. You made it a very enjoyable read. Honestly, I was just about to cry. This is amazing. I could not be more pleased.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Brilliant.”
— Winner, Forbes’ 40 Under 40
“So f*cking smart.”
— Academy Award Winner
“Before our first discussion – the ghost writer interview - I remember being concerned about whether you could maintain a quick pace because of your Goggull business (really great to see you modeling the product in our Zoom meetings; I can’t wait to see these glasses become available and take off!). What a relief and delight that you were willing and able to drive both sides of your professional world. I value this whole experience with you. Thank you!”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Erin, you are top notch. You are one of the most impressive people I have ever met from an intellectual standpoint, but I am even more amazed at your compassionate heart and the humility you walk in.”
— Editorial Manager
“Erin! My goodness, thank you. Looking over this was an a-ha moment - there’s the book! The Editorial Director and I both love how you’ve made this specific topic the central thread, and the way you've structured the various topics around it. You;re right, the titles are clicking into place now, too. I know this project has been a doozy (and we’ve only technically written one chapter!), but I want to reiterate how much we appreciate your push through to build this beautiful plan. You’ve provided such a solid foundation for us to move from.”
— Editorial Manager
“Thank you for absolutely killing it on this project. It is evident you are putting in the time and effort necessary to translate this very technical topic into an impactful story. I’m also glad the client sees that too. He couldn’t have chosen a better partner to write his book. You rock!”
— Editorial Manager
“I couldn’t have done this without the team, especially Erin. She’s really helped me hone in on so many ideas, and it’s been so great to have her as a partner.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“I’m on page 7 and honestly this is some of the best writing I’ve ever read. And I’ve honestly read a lot. You are talented. And the way you’re introducing yourself from all angles is impressive yet in a tone that makes you sound completely humble. Not sure how you pulled that off. And I’m being dead serious.”
— Ghostwriting Colleague
“So, here’s my worry. Erin, you’re going to now become this client’s number one trainer out there, taken on the road and not have time to write books. We need you to write books… I’m making a joke. You really get his philosophy, and you could be a proselytizer.”
— Publishing Executive
“I love it… I love where your mind and head is at – and heart is at, frankly.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Amazing amazing amazing! Wow Erin, thank you so much… I’m so impressed — so so well done. Incredible is an understatement… how the heck you just pumped that out this evening is mind blowing.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Can I just pause for a second? You're remarkable. You’re just an incredible person. This is amazing to me. You're just so talented. I'm blown away. You are so good at what you do. I'm really, really appreciative. I'm so happy to work with you. The amount of effort and research and reading and writing that you have pulled off in this period of time is just to me beyond my comprehension. It's a skill set that I absolutely do not have, and I'm just in awe of your capabilities.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“You are fast. Well done.”
— Ghostwriting Colleague
“Hey Erin! Wow that was a crazy amazing letter… Thank you, thank you!”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Wow—this is very good. I definitely made the right decision to enlist your help. While I think I can write, you can WRITE!”
— Ghostwriting Client
“That’s so freaking good. I love that you’re starting with this obscure story that probably no one’s really ever heard. That’s important. That’s huge. And that’s so well done. Really good language.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Erin, genuinely, thank you sooo much for the conversation Friday! I don’t say this lightly, it was life changing, and I think I will look back on it and reflect for some time to come. Somehow you shifted my perspective, in exactly the way it needed to be shifted, and at just the right time.
Thank you for helping me see my potential and give me the confidence to try something out of my comfort zone. I’m so looking forward to leaning into my creative side… I somehow feel freer than I have in years… Truly, thank you so much for everything. Quite simply, you changed my life, my friend! God bless you!”
— Ghostwriting Client
“Dream team.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“I’m in good hands!”
— Ghostwriting Client
“I think your architectural skills are amazing... You’ve got my mind racing with ideas and stories. I just got off a 3.5 hour flight and I was making notes the entire time.”
— Ghostwriting Client
“I’m so impressed and am sure that with your energy and your brains, you’ll be a big success… You’re a star on the rise.”
— Publishing Mentor
“You’re the best, really.”
— Ghostwriting Colleague