Benjamin Gran
is a freelance writer based in Des Moines, Iowa.
About Ben Gran
I’m a freelance writer with 15+ years of experience ghostwriting for executives and thought leaders. My ghostwritten work has appeared in Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and a wide range of industry publications. I also have bylines with Business Insider, Forbes Advisor, The Motley Fool, and more.
I’ve written for major corporations like ADP, Prudential, and regional banks like First Horizon and PNC. I also work with hybrid publishers like Amplify Publishing Group to ghostwrite books and marketing content for authors.
Over the years, I’ve been a ghostwriter, speechwriter, and executive communications writer for a wide range of organizations and leaders, from former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, to one of the founding members of conceptual heavy metal band Slipknot. I’ve written for venture-backed tech startups and helped C-level executives create industry thought leadership on topics ranging from AI-powered customer service to brain-computer interface (BCI) devices to flying cars.
Ghostwriting
Some of my best work doesn’t have my own name on it! My ghostwritten articles have appeared in publications like TechCrunch, Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur, VentureBeat, and more. As a ghostwriter, I partner with book publishers like Amplify Publishing Group, marketing agencies and PR firms.
Let’s talk! Contact me for a confidential portfolio of my ghostwriting samples.
Bylines
I’m not just a ghostwriter; I’ve had hundreds of articles published under my own name on sites like Business Insider, The Motley Fool, and Forbes Advisor. I write about business, banking, investing, personal finance, insurance, credit cards, and personal essays about the intersections of health, parenting, and money.
Services
Executive Ghostwriting
I write for busy C-level executives and other Subject Matter Experts who don’t have time to write their own blogs, bylines, and LinkedIn posts. I help companies save time and make money by getting their leaders’ best ideas out into the world — fast.
Book Author Content Ghostwriting
Ready for your author’s book launch? I’ll read the manuscript, identify top content themes and storylines, and ghostwrite articles and LinkedIn content that helps launch your book and gain a wider audience for your world-changing ideas.
B2B Technical Content Writing
I’ve written for a wide range of business verticals and niche industry publications, everything from food product packaging to brain-computer interface (BCI) devices. I channel complex technical expertise in a conversational, customer-friendly voice. I can connect with, build relationships with, and draw out the best ideas from a wide range of brilliant entrepreneurs, innovators, engineers, data scientists, and business leaders.
SEO Content Writing
I’ve written vast volumes of SEO-friendly, human-first consumer articles, product reviews and listicles for websites like Forbes Advisor, the Motley Fool, and Business Insider. I make complex topics like banking, investing and entrepreneurship feel fresh and fun!
Why You Should Hire Ben Gran
Hiring me as your executive ghostwriter can be a great fit if…
You need help to draw out your executive’s voice, expertise and personality.
You want to channel complex technical expertise in a conversational, customer-friendly way.
You have a high-profile media opportunity that demands a sophisticated wordsmith’s touch.
You need a writer who can be client-facing as a personable Zoom call leader, Subject Matter Expert interviewer, thoughtful and well-organized information wrangler, and research synthesizer.
BENJAMIN GRAN
Let’s talk about your next ghostwriting project!