About the IAPGW
The International Association of Professional Ghost Writers (IAPGW) is the first ghost writers’ association created to meet the unique challenges, goals and needs of both active and aspiring ghost writers. Through its programs, benefits, communications and services, the IAPGW is passionately dedicated to uniting, supporting, advocating for and educating professional and aspiring ghost writers worldwide. Moreover, the IAPGW strives to provide community, encouragement and world-class products and services to all members, regardless of specialty or level of expertise, that will enable them to establish and/or grow thriving, prosperous and fulfilling ghost writing careers.
The Vision
The vision of the IAPGW is threefold:
Through consistent and global promotion, the IAPGW intends to gain international recognition as the primary source for connecting professional ghost writers and the clients who need them, as well as ongoing training, development, news and information to both aspiring and established ghost writers.
About the Founder
A longtime advocate for writers of all genres, Mary Anne Hahn launched the e-zine “WriteSuccess” back in August 2000, and later developed the accompanying Web site at http://writesuccess.com. Over the years, she has written numerous articles on writing and the writing life, shared hundreds of resources for writers and posted market information, contest announcements and writing job opportunities in order to help writers develop successful writing careers.
In 2008, Mary Anne realized that resources for both established and aspiring ghost writers were scattered and somewhat limited; as a longtime ghost writer herself, she decided that there should be one centralized place where ghost writers can find information, resources, support and more opportunities to connect with potential clients. As a result, the International Association of Professional Ghost Writers was born.
Mary Anne obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts from Cornell University. Since that time she has held various positions in customer service, management, training, documentation and communications. She resides in Syracuse, New York, USA, with her significant other, John (the Love of Her Life), their cat Bates and their turtle Gilligan.