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Amelia Forczak

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Founder at Pithy Wordsmithery
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Amelia Forczak is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and the founder of Pithy Wordsmithery. She specializes in helping executives and entrepreneurs write, publish, and market their books to build their thought leadership. A Michigan State University journalism graduate, she has ghostwritten over 16 nonfiction books. Colleagues describe her as creative, determined, and a strong leader.

Outside of her writing and marketing work, Amelia leads a multifaceted life that includes a 15-year career as a print and runway model for major brands like Mercedes, Starbucks, and Google. She is passionate about adventure, having written about Burning Man and recently hosted a writing retreat in Tuscany, blending her work with unique experiences.

Interestingly, Amelia has Irlen Syndrome, a condition similar to dyslexia, and has spoken about overcoming it to become a successful author and ghostwriter.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Bestselling Books
As a NYT bestselling ghostwriter, she founded a firm to help leaders write, publish, and market books, turning their expertise into bestsellers.
Thought Leadership
Her core business focuses on helping executives and entrepreneurs build and monetize their personal brands and thought leadership through authorship.
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Career

Work history

9-2011
Founder
Pithy Wordsmithery
10-2008
Model
Stewart Talent
1-2010 - 6-2020
Model
Factor Women Model Management
9-2012 - 10-2014
Model
Bella Agency
1-2011 - 8-2013
Marketing Manager
Avatar Solutions
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Media appearances

Why Authentic Stories Stick With Amelia Forczak. Featured in Pithy Wordsmithery Blog
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Meet Amelia Forczak of Pithy Wordsmithery in Logan Square. Featured in Voyage Chicago
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Education
BA
Michigan State University
Advertising and PR
The American University of Rome
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