Marcia Layton Turner

Marcia Layton Turner – Ghostwriter

Award-winning book ghostwriter and bestselling author of nearly 80 non-fiction books on small business, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Overview

I'm a book ghostwriter who has authored, co-authored, or ghosted nearly 80 books, most for major publishers, including McGraw-Hill, John Wiley, and Penguin. Many have been about entrepreneurship, small business, and real estate.


My work has appeared in magazines ranging from Businessweek to Entrepreneur to Black Enterprise, Woman's Day, REALTOR, and dozens of trade publications, such as University Business, Beauty Store Business, and Community College Weekly. Online you can find my work at US News & World Report, CNN Money, and AmEx OPEN Forum. Corporate clients include Walmart, Staples, Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and ADP.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Career Guides Computers & Internet Education & Reference Finance & Accounting Home & Garden Self-Help & Self-Improvement Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • APEX
  • Best Business Book by Library Journal

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2010 — Present

As executive director of this professional organization, I help connect ghostwriters with potential clients, provide ongoing advice and support regarding marketing and business processes, and build awareness of the types of services ghostwriters provide.

Self-employed

Feb, 1999 — Present

I research, create, and edit deliverables ranging from articles to blog posts to white papers, advertorials, case studies, web page copy, and books. Clients include Fortune 500 corporations, such as Comcast Business, Walmart, and Chase Bank, as well as small and medium-sized ventures in need of content and marketing support.

Eastman Kodak Company

Jun, 1990 — May, 1994 (almost 4 years)

Was promoted quickly from marketing communications specialist to coordinator, to director, where I was responsible for a $1+ budget for a B2B division of Kodak. Creating press releases, trade show handouts, ads, brochures, and launching a new B2B magazine were all under my responsibility.

Portfolio

Into the Wind: Journey of an Entrepreneur

William P. Butler

Champ Realty Investment Corporation

Book Ghostwriting
The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line Want to be your own boss but aren't quite sure how to make it happen? This savvy guide will show you the way. Now revised and updated to cover the latest regulations, techniques, and trends, i... read more
A revealing look at the real "Emeril live" Emeril Lagasse is a phenomenon-a television chef and restaurateur who has parlayed his outsized personality and gastronomic acumen into a multi-million-dollar culinary empire. Along the way, he's added new catchphrase... read more
From the author of the successful The Unofficial Guide to Marketing Your Small Business, this handy guide provides detailed information on low-budget, high-impact marketing techniques that produce near-immediate results. Small businesses need a quick return on... read more
An insightful look at how Kmart's management destroyed the company Kmart's Ten Deadly Sins spins an intriguing tale of the missteps of a retail giant who once had the industry in the palm of its hand and foolishly let it all slip away. This engaging book weave... read more
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Noted journalist Dale Buss explores the winning business strategies behind today's most exciting, outrageous and successful new media projects and personalities. From TheStreet.com's James Cramer to Michael Robertson of MP3.com, from Craig Kanarick and Jeff Da... read more
Train the brain with visions of success for this book....A Vision Board is a board for pasted images representing goals the creator wants to accomplish, made so that he or she might attain them. They are garnished with everything from photographs to 3-D object... read more
Smart shopping in a buyer's market. It's a buyer's market out there. But with so many homes for sale, buyers can be overwhelmed by choice. How can they be certain they're making the right decision? The answers are here in this easy-to-use book of checklists fo... read more
If you can dream it, you can design it.Whether your goal is to design your own marketing materials, launch a visually compelling blog, or just have some fun creating your own CD covers, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Graphic Design is your one-stop reference. ... read more
Netrepreneur: The Dimensions of Transferring Your Business Model to the Internet is a strategic planning, business solution book. It offers a holistic view of Internet business relevant topics. This book is treated like a business book with legitimate case stu... read more
In today’s world of colossal consolidation and mega-mergers, business success relies more than ever upon ingenious branding methods, top-notch publicity schemes, and cutting-edge marketing plans to insure that one’s organization stands out above all others. An... read more
It’s show time! Home staging transforms rooms from that everyday lived-in look to ready-to-be sold for top dollar. This step-by-step guide offers the tactics used by home stagers—from de-cluttering and cleaning up to arranging and remodeling—that will often yi... read more
Etsy is a wildly popular website where crafters and craftsmen alike have discovered a portal where they can market and sell their handmade wares - literally around the globe. According to the latest stats from Etsy, there are over 14 million registered members... read more
You're no idiot, of course. You handle last minute crises at home and the office, come up with one-of-a-kind ideas, and even find time to catch up on your favorite novel. But when it comes to writing a persuasive report or press release, you feel like taking E... read more

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