Portfolio · the shelf, with receipts

Books that
got written. Authors who got read.

Real books, real authors, real receipts. (The ones I’m allowed to show you, anyway... NDA.)

Every story here started the same way: a brilliant, busy human sitting on gold (a story, a method, a message) and no idea how to get it out of their head and onto a page. That’s the bit I’m good at. I ghostwrite, co-write and coach, and the name on the spine is always theirs.

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People First by Morgan Lee standing in front of a stack of books Crystal Adair-Benning ghostwrote or coached
“She is a pleasure to work with, an expert in her craft, and you can feel her passion for what she does every time you hop on a call with her.”
Clay Muehlstein · Author, Why Me
4x
NYT bestseller credits
200+
Authors coached
12+
Countries
95%
Of my books are under NDA
The shelf

The 5% I’m allowed to show you. Every name on the spine is theirs.

Each of these began as an idea. Now they live on shelves, on stages, in boardrooms, and on a few nightstands I’ll never get to see.

Not All Diamonds Are Worn by Avril HenryNot All Diamonds Are WornAvril HenryTake a look →Chief Executive OfficeHER by Kristy DuncanChief Executive OfficeHERKristy DuncanTake a look →Wonderlicious by Peter MerrettWonderliciousPeter MerrettTake a look →People First by Morgan LeePeople FirstMorgan LeeTake a look →Get Rich from the P.I.T.C.H. by Nic MurdochGet Rich from the P.I.T.C.H.Nic MurdochTake a look →Pass the Torch by Manja HornerPass the TorchManja HornerTake a look →Why Me by Clay MuehlsteinWhy MeClay MuehlsteinTake a look →Legally Zen by Kat ReillyLegally ZenKat ReillyTake a look →Show Business by Diane & Scott StrandShow BusinessDiane & Scott StrandTake a look →Soul Ascension Code by Ashley Hoobler & Layne MillsSoul Ascension CodeAshley Hoobler & Layne MillsTake a look →
The receipts

What the authors said in their own words.

“I learnt so much about writing and the magical impact of the written word from this word magic genius.”Avril HenryNot All Diamonds Are Worn
“My book went from idea to print in 8 months because of Crystal’s coaching and guidance. Her framework is magic. I had my entire book planned within 3 days.”Manja HornerPass the Torch
“To Crystal Adair-Benning, my incredible writing ‘personal trainer’ who taught me to stop being so apologetic about my point of view.”Morgan LeePeople First
“Crystal, you took the time to understand my intent and gave me the structure to shape this story from beginning to end.”Kristy DuncanChief Executive OfficeHER
“A colossal thank you to my book coach, Crystal Adair-Benning, and my editor, Jennifer Goulden. Together, they have achieved the impossible: not just coaxing a complete book out of me, but doing so with grace and humor.”Nic MurdochGet Rich from the P.I.T.C.H.
“Thank you, Crystal, for showing me the way, for embracing my message, and uncovering the fullness of my voice.”Peter MerrettWonderlicious
Spines of 8 books ghostwritten or coached by Crystal Adair-Benning, stacked on a windowsill
the actual windowsill
The actual shelf

8 of them live on my windowsill in Victoria.

Every spine has someone else’s name on it. That’s the job. (And yes, I dust them. Occasionally.)

On camera

Toasts & boasts unscripted, and mildly embarrassing for me.

Peter Merrett talking about working with CrystalPeter MerrettWonderliciousAvril Henry talking about working with CrystalAvril HenryNot All Diamonds Are WornMorgan Lee talking about working with CrystalMorgan LeePeople FirstAmy Scott talking about working with CrystalAmy ScottDOTS Communication (coming soon)Sabrina Suarez talking about working with CrystalSabrina SuarezCreatecation™ writer
Under my own name

And the ones with my name on them.

Wedding Planner Problems is out now. 5 more are in progress, and they’ll arrive when they’re good (I’ve watched too many authors announce a date and spend 8 months apologising for it). See the full shelf →

Wedding Planner Problems by Crystal Adair-Benning
Out nowWedding Planner Problems

20 years in luxury events and every disaster I lived to write about.

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NDAs are sacred

Your book & IP are safe with me.

Many of my highest-profile projects can’t be named publicly. Ask on your validation call... if I can share, I’ll tell you privately. Your voice stays yours. I learn it, then I sharpen it.

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