About — Est. 2011
We help people find the right words.
Founded in 2011, Pithy Wordsmithery helps leaders and entrepreneurs write and publish books.
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What is a ghostwriter?
A ghostwriter is a professional writer who turns your ideas and experience into a book that sounds like you. You bring the expertise. We bring the craft — the structure, the story, and the momentum that carries a book from first conversation to finished shelf copy.
Writing a book should be one of the most rewarding things you ever do, and our clients tell us it's one of the most fun. We take on everything around the writing — development, editing, design, publication — so you stay focused on the ideas. What you get back is a book you're proud to put your name on, and everything it opens up: speaking engagements, board seats, a consulting practice, a reputation as a leader in your field.
Meet our founder
Amelia Forczak
New York Times bestselling ghostwriter
Amelia Forczak is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and the Founder of Pithy Wordsmithery. With 15 years of experience and numerous books, Amelia specializes in working with business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs. She has a particular talent for translating complex business concepts and industry expertise into straightforward, engaging prose — and she's known for being a strong personality fit with high-performing leaders who value directness, strategic thinking, and true collaboration.
Amelia has ghostwritten multiple national bestsellers, and her proposals have secured significant six-figure advances for clients. But the real measure of success? Her books have helped authors launch lucrative speaking careers, secure public board positions, build thriving consulting practices, and establish themselves as recognized leaders in their fields. Her clients have included C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies like Nike, PepsiCo, Google, Starwood, and Disney, as well as serial entrepreneurs and industry innovators across sectors. Her books have earned endorsements from household names like Phil Knight and Marshall Goldsmith and received praise from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and other top industry publications. Her work has also appeared in Harvard Business Review and Forbes.
Amelia holds a B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University and was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago in 2022. She is also the host of the podcast Sticky: Stories That Stick.
Meet our team of experts.
We've been in business since 2011. Many of our team members have been with us since the beginning and are experts in their fields. We all share a passion for writing, books, and helping people tell their story. All of us believe in finding joy in the work.
+ moreTrusted by leaders & authors.
“Pithy Wordsmithery has a brilliant way of helping you keep your original intention for your book front and center, while giving you the feedback you need to take your book from “meh” to outstanding.”
“I truly enjoyed having Amelia as a partner, and I don't say that about everyone! She completely exceeded my expectations and I am thrilled with how my book came out. Even more important, I was delighted by the process of creating it.”
“For first time authors, there are so many daunting aspects to writing and bringing a book to market. Amelia was with me every step of the way… She is a veritable expert in the craft of creating books — and great fun to work with!”
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We'd love to hear about the story you want to tell. Let's see if we're the right fit.
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