
Suzanna de Boer
Executive Book Coach | Publishing Strategist | Ghostwriter for Visionary Leaders
I help CEOs and high-level entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into brilliant books—without sacrificing their time or their voice. With 20+ years of experience as a hybrid ghostwriter, editor, and publishing strategist, I’ve partnered with some of the world’s most influential business leaders to craft thought-leading books that build platforms, drive opportunity, and leave lasting legacies.
I bring a refined, international perspective to your project. Whether I’m working with ghostwriting, coaching, editing, or developing your publishing strategy, my process is bespoke, collaborative, and built to match the pace of high performers. I don’t just help you write a book—I help you shape a body of work that elevates your brand and expands your influence.
Let’s create something extraordinary together. Book a free strategy call with me now!
Transform Your Vision into a Bestselling Book with Expert Guidance Your Book. Your Legacy. Zero Stress. For high-achieving CEOs, founders, and thought leaders ready to amplify their brand with a powerful book—without writing a word. Bestselling Books for Visionary Leaders You're already doing the work that matters. Now it’s time to capture your insights in a book that elevates your authority, builds your platform, and opens the right doors. I help you go from idea to published author in a streamlined, proven process that saves you time while maximizing your impact. Why Leaders Choose Me 25+ successful nonfiction books published with my support as hybrid ghostwriter or coach Trusted by ForbesBooks authors, Fortune 500 execs, thought leaders, elite entrepreneurs, and changemakers Hybrid ghostwriting model that requires just 25 hours of your time—I handle the rest Expertise in publishing strategy, platform building, and launch marketing to position you as a leader in your field Signature Services Executive Ghostwriting: Speak your vision—I’ll transform your expertise into a compelling, world-class book. Book Coaching & Editorial Development: Writing your own manuscript? I help shape, structure, and sharpen it into a standout piece. Publishing & Launch Strategy: From traditional to hybrid to self-publishing, I’ll guide you to the best path and help you launch with confidence. Is This You? You’re in the right place if you’re: A CEO or executive with a story that sets you apart A founder ready to build brand credibility and trust A thought leader looking to scale your message and influence Someone who wants to leave a lasting mark on your industry—or the world Let’s Build Something That Lasts A book is more than content—it’s a strategic asset. If you’re ready to tell your story and grow your influence, let’s start with a no-pressure call. Book Your Free Strategy Session Now!
Authors who've worked with me...

Zero Risk Startup: The Ultimate Entrepreneur’s Guide to Mitigating Risks When Starting or Growing a Business
"To Suzanna de Boer and Nate Best, who were my amazing editors at Forbes Books."
- Paulo Andrez

The Four-Minute Retirement Plan: Preserve Your Past, Secure Your Future, Live for Today
"Next, I would like to thank the Forbes Books team, starting with Suzanna de Boer. Suzanna was my book coach and I very much appreciated her patient and positive coaching style."
- Michael Cannivet

Annette Franz, Built to Win: Designing a Customer-Centric Culture that Drives Value for Your Business
"I couldn’t have done this without my weekly meetings with Suzanna de Boer, my book coach. You really got me thinking differently about this book. I appreciate your ideas, the examples from and the stories about other authors, the nudges to shift my approach, and just our conversations, in general. "
- Annette Franz

Marty Parkes, Disrupter
"I especially need to salute Suzanna de Boer, who worked on behalf of Advantage/ForbesBooks to help me hone the manuscript. "
- Marty Parkes

5 Levels of Mastery - Coaching and Mentoring for Love, Happiness and Success
To Suzanna de Boer for being our excellent editor throughout this journey.

Tom Noser, Fortune's Path: 12 Steps To Manage Your Most Important Product-You
"Good editors are hard to find, and I’ve found one. Although there are times when I feel like the Latrell Sprewell to her P.J. Carlesimo, coaches are supposed to make us grow, and sometimes growth hurts. Thank you Suzanna de Boer for the hurt."
- Tom Noser

Julian Chapman, The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit
"My recent coach was Suzanna de Boer in France, who challenged and encouraged me to write the whole book and specifically Chapter 6 because she felt it needed to be told. In that vein, I want to thank my editor, Stephen Larkin, and the team at Advantage for taking the shell that Suzanna and I worked on and bringing it into its current form."
- Julian Chapman

Dr. Thomas Gruber (Author), Marcia Gruber, Navigating Glioblastoma and High Grade Glioma
"Suzanna de Boer, your knowledge, talent, experience, and encouragement were invaluable turning this rough idea into a readable, useful tool for patients and families."
- Dr. Thomas Gruber

Nathan Whittacre, The CEO’s Digital Survival Guide – A Practical Handbook to Navigating the Future
"Finally, thank you to Advantage Media for working with me to write this book. I sincerely appreciate the help from my writing coach, Suzanna de Boer. Thank you for keeping me on track, giving me advice along the way, and making the book better than I could imagine. I’ve appreciated our weekly calls and your ability to understand my technical writing. Thank you for making my words perfect."
- Nathan Whittacre

Juliette C. Mayers, Strategic Networking 2.0
"Special thanks to the team at Forbes, Suzanna de Boer, Nate Best, DeVasha Lloyd, and Heather Wagner."
- Juliette C. Mayers, Strategic Networking 2.0

Marty Parkes, The Children’s Front – The True Story of an Orphanage in Wartime France
"Finally, Suzanna de Boer has served as my colleague-in-arms every step of the way. The title on her business card says book coach. Duke University’s Coach K never performed better. In reality, she serves as a sympathetic confessor, page whisperer, and focused field guide. I first met Suzanna, who lives in France, through a previous book project. For some inexplicable reason, she enrolled for the same punishment a second time."
- Marty Parkes

Mary Cianni, The Consultant’s Compass - Navigating Success with Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion
"Suzanna de Boer, thank you for coaching me to a crisper voice and being the dream editor."
- Mary Cianni

The Fight for Equity in the Bronx: Changing Lives and Transforming Communities One Scholar At a Time
I would like to especially thank Suzanna de Boer, Writing Coach for Forbes Books, who patiently and consistently worked with me closely for 14 months. She ushered me through the writing process, providing thoughtful feedback, and posing questions that would inspire the sharpening of my voice, and use of language for greater clarity in telling my story. Thank you, Suzanna, for your generosity and for sharing your expertise with me for a stronger manuscript.
- Elaine Ruiz Lopez

Med Spa Mayhem: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Secrets of the Aesthetic Industry
Thanks to Suzanna de Boer, my editor, who helped shape Med Spa Mayhem into something resembling an organized book.
- Kate Dee
The Magic of Normal: Hope, Love, and Beyond
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cheryl Berman, Shelley Spray, Chelsea Lauwers and the entire Forbes team, especially Suzanna de Boer, Lauren Steffes, and Alison Morse, for their invaluable assistance in editing and reviewing this book.
- Maky Zanganeh