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.