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Testimonials
Alison is a strategic communication professional with a remarkable ability to transform complex information into engaging, accessible content [...] Alison possesses an extraordinary talent for converting raw, technical communications into compelling narratives that capture and retain readers' attention.
- CAMILLE DE REDE, SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS, EU AGENCY
Alison and I partnered together this past year to write my first book, Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust. Our book has earned #1 best seller status on Amazon in 3 categories so far and it is only available for preorder at this time... You can't go wrong with Alison as your partner.
- STAN GWIZDAK, CEO & BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Alison is marvelously adept at gently guiding her authors, asking intelligent, investigative questions while deeply listening to their answers - not just what they say, but how they say it - and then capturing that unique cadence and style on the page while weaving in her own art of clean, clear, engaging writing.
- KRISTIN HACKLER, DIRECTOR OF BOOK ARCHITECTURE, FORBES BOOKS
Your Storytelling Partner
Hi, I'm Alison! I combine storytelling with strategy to help individuals and organizations boost their brands. I especially enjoy the challenge of taking complex topics and distilling them into engaging communications, frequently working in highly regulated fields like pharma, finance, and tech.
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A communications professional with nearly 15 years of experience, I got my start as an international journalist in Berlin, Germany, before transitioning to the communications side of the media industry. After a stint at Booking.com, I took a role as the communications and media relations manager for EFPIA, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, in Brussels, Belgium. In 2015, I went on to found my own communications firm, ASK-Communications, focusing largely on ghostwriting for time-strapped executives and entrepreneurs.
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Since then, I've worked on more than 20 manuscripts, including multiple Amazon bestsellers, and collaborated with high-profile publishers like Forbes Books. Strategic communications remains at the core of what I do. Be it a book, a blog, or a podcast, any piece of communication should serve as part of a larger brand strategy.
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View my C.V. for my full education and professional history.​​​​
I am a member of the Author's Guild and the Association of Ghostwriters (click below to view my profiles) as well as the Austrian Guild for Marketing and Communications Professionals (WKO).​
Recent Projects
Due to the discrete nature of ghostwriting, I cannot share the bulk of my work publicly. However, some of my author partners have generously acknowledged our collaboration, for which I am deeply grateful. Additional samples and references are available upon request. I also encourage you to visit my LinkedIn to view testimonials there. Some recent projects:
Stan Gwizdak's Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust (Advantage Media, 2024) earned a 2024 Reader's Favorite accolade in the marketing category and was designated an Editor's Pick by Publishers Weekly's BookLife vertical. It also got bestseller status in three Amazon categories! Check it out.
From the acknowledgements of Stan's book:
"I had the best ghostwriter ever in Alison Kilian. Her partnership made this book engaging and enjoyable to read. I am forever grateful and forever your friend, Alison"
Thank you for the generous words, Stan!
Chip Higgins's The Bizzics Way: Powering Your Small Business to Maximum Momentum (Forbes Books, 2024) was selected for a featured presentation on BookBub and is a contender for the 2025 Andy Awards, which recognize exceptional collaboration between ghostwriters and authors. It currently has 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Check it out.
From the acknowledgements of Chip's book:
"And finally for my writing partner, Alison Kilian, whose extraordinary gifts made the conceptual tangible and whose friendship and encouragement got me to the finish line."
Thank you for the generous words, Chip!
The ASK-Communications Blog
Stories with soul, driven by strategy. Click below to read.
