Mary Curran Hackett, international ghostwriter and publishing expert, helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders turn their ideas into books that inspire readers worldwide. — Photo Credit: Jaime koller portrait

45+ Books Written Across Traditional Publishing Projects

Multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today & International Bestsellers

25 Years in Publishing

The Ghostwriter Behind 45+ Published Books

Helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders turn expertise into books that build authority, unlock opportunity, and drive real business outcomes.

You don’t need a book written. You need your ideas translated into a clear, structured, and strategically positioned manuscript that works in the real world—publishers, investors, clients, and speaking platforms.

That’s where I come in.

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Your Book Is Your Business

A Strategic Guide for Authors Who Want Their Book to Work for Them

Your book is more than a message — it’s a powerful business asset.

A bridge to new opportunities.

A catalyst for visibility, credibility, and long-term impact.

If you’re ready to elevate your brand, grow your platform, and achieve sustainable success through strategic book coaching, this guide will show you exactly how.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

Turn your book into a business engine that creates opportunities long before — and long after — launch day
Position your message with clarity and authority so readers, publishers, and partners immediately recognize your value
Avoid the costly mistakes that sabotage book sales and weaken your brand
Build a lasting ecosystem around your book that works for you 24/7

Free book writing and publishing guide for entrepreneurs and CEOs building authority through nonfiction authorship

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Because your book isn’t just a story — it’s your legacy.

The Experiences that Speak for Themselves

Naomi Whittel, New York Times Bestselling Author of Glow15

“Any leader, founder, or author looking to sharpen their voice, expand their influence, and create lasting impact would benefit enormously from her insight and guidance.”

Julie Solomon, Author of Get What You Want

“Get What You Want went on to become a best-seller on Audible, and I know that Mary’s story-mapping process was a huge part of that success.”

Noel Massie, Former VP of U.S. Operations, author of Congrats! You've Been Promoted

“If writing a book to express your passion and experience is your objective, you will not find a better professional to get you there.”

Jason Jaggard, Chairman of Noble Ventures & Author of Beyond High Performance

“She advised me along the way about the quickest path to publication that fit my business goals and the result was a book my company and I are proud of—and it made the USA Today Bestseller list.”

Melanie Smith, Author of Unfinished Business & Transformational Master Coach

“Today, many years later, Mary remains one of my closest friends and soul sisters—an invaluable guide for authors navigating the publishing world.”

Ken Honda, Japan's #1 Bestselling Personal Development Author of Happy Money

“Mary truly has a gift for taking an abstract idea and crystalizing it into compelling, simple-to-follow language.”

Ken Rusk, Author of WSJ Bestseller Blue Collar Cash

“There would be no book for me if not for her expertise, skill, and belief in my project.”

Tom Murry, 17-Year CEO of Calvin Klein & Author of A Great Fit

“Writing this book would simply not be possible without her help, and now my message and business lessons have been transformed into a beautifully written manuscript that I’m proud to call my own.”