Health and Wellness Writer

Marianne McGinnis Kotcher is a writer, ghostwriter, and editor with more than 18 years experience with magazine articles, blogs, content for apps, books, websites, grants, and even dissertations. She has a flair for capturing each client's unique voice. Marianne has ghostwritten and collaborated on seven top-selling books including Superwoman Rx, by Dr. Taz Bhatia, and the New York Times bestsellers Cruise Control, The 100, and Happy Hormones, Slim Belly, both by Jorge Cruise. Her works have together sold more than 1 million copies. Currently, Marianne is happily writing and researching compelling information about circadian rhythms for Dr. Satchin Panda at the Salk Institute.

Marianne is also an experienced and accomplished editor and word doctor. Whether a book or proposal is too dense, too light, too short, too long, or just plain indecipherable, agents and editors who’ve worked with her will tell you that she’ll gracefully swoop in and rescue, elevate, or rejuvenate your project. You’ll also appreciate her ability to digest and present dense scientific research in a clear, concise and fascinating fashion that anyone can comprehend and incorporate into their lives.

She has worked with such authors such as Chris Freytag, fitness expert and chairman of the board for the American Council on Exercise; Prevention’s former Fitness Editor, Michele Stanten; and Dr. Oz’s celebrity personal trainer, Joel Harper. Authors love her because she swiftly taps into their voices and transforms their messages into printed words that speak to the masses. Clients, authors, editors, and agents will tell you that Marianne always stays calm amid a storm, easily accommodates challenging schedules and time differences, and is a pleasure to work with.