Inspire Literary Group

Meet the Visionary Behind the Inspire Literary Group

Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist and six-time #1 bestselling author Troy Anderson has published with leading faith-based publishers including FaithWords/Hachette Book Group, Chosen Books, Salem Books, and Charisma House

A respected voice in faith, culture, and publishing, Troy leads a world-class team of ghostwriters, editors, and creatives—partnering with visionary leaders to bring God-given messages to life through bestselling books, powerful media, and culture-shaping storytelling.

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Troy Anderson - Founder & President
Inspire Literary Group

Troy Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist, #1 bestselling author, and Founder and President of Inspire Literary Group. With a career spanning more than three decades in journalism, publishing, and media, Troy has helped craft and launch numerous bestselling books for pastors, military leaders, cultural influencers, and experts across a wide range of industries.

Troy is the author or coauthor of six #1 bestselling books, including The Babylon Code, Trumpocalypse, The Military Guide to Armageddon, The Military Guide to Disarming Deception, Revelation 911, and The Trump Code, released through major faith-based publishers such as FaithWords/Hachette Book Group, Chosen Books/Baker Publishing Group, Salem Books/Regnery Publishing and Charisma House/FrontLine. He has two new books coming out soon - I've Been to Heaven (Chosen Books, October 14, 2025), and Designated Disrupter (Charisma House, January 6, 2025).

Throughout his career, Troy has worked as a reporter, bureau chief, and editorial writer at the Los Angeles Daily News, The Press-Enterprise and other newspapers, executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media, and senior editor at Godspeed Magazine. He is also the former communications director and executive editor at The Return International, a global movement focused on national and world revival.

Troy leads an 18-member team of bestselling ghostwriters, collaborators, coauthors, editors, screenwriters, filmmakers, literary agents, and entertainment attorneys at the Inspire Literary Group, including professionals whose books have been published by imprints of the "Big Five" and mid-sized publishing houses. One of Inspire's ghostwriters is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter for major Christian leaders.

Troy is also the Founder and President of the Inspire PR Agency, a public relations and marketing firm serving authors, ministries, and creative professionals. 

Troy has been a frequent guest on major media, including appearances on Newsmax TV, CBN News, TBN, Daystar TV, and in The Washington Times, New York Post, The Christian Post, Charisma, Charisma News, and many others. He is also a speaker at conferences, churches, and other events across the country.

He holds a B.S. in News-Editorial Journalism and a minor in Political Science from the University of Oregon and has received over two dozen awards for his writing and editing, including multiple Eddie Awards, Charlie Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize nomination.

A member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Association of Ghostwriters, Investigative Reporters & Editors, and Gotham Ghostwriters, Troy is also a graduate of the Act One and Movieguide screenwriting programs.

As a descendant of famed poet and playwright Friedrich von Schiller, Troy carries a legacy of powerful storytelling and cultural influence. His ancestor's works, including Ode to Joy (set to music by Ludwig van Beethoven in The Ninth Symphony), Maria Stuart, and Wilhelm Tell, continue to inspire generations.

Troy Anderson's mission is to help visionary leaders turn God-given messages into bestselling books, impactful films, and movements that shape culture and history.

From Newsmax and HarperCollins to Christianity Today and World Vision, top editors and executives praise Troy Anderson’s professionalism, insight, and unmatched storytelling.

Words from Editors, Executives & Thought Leaders

Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Troy Anderson has earned the trust of editors, publishers, and thought leaders through decades of impactful writing and reporting.
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- David Patten, former managing editor at Newsmax magazine

“Troy is a fine writer who obviously prides himself on smooth prose. He is reliable, professional, has creative story ideas, and does a thorough reporting job as well. I’d recommend his work to any magazine editor."

- David Patten, former managing editor at Newsmax magazine

- Suzanne Wickham, senior director of publicity, HarperOne, HarperCollins

“Troy has written several thoughtful and intelligent stories about my authors. One that he did for Christianity Today online was extremely influential and garnered a lot of attention for the book, which became a best seller. He’s a pro.”

- Suzanne Wickham, senior director of publicity, HarperOne, HarperCollins

- Andrew Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission

“Troy is one of the most talented, thoughtful and incredible writers I have ever worked with. He has written some very powerful pieces for major magazines and top newspapers. Troy is a fantastic human being.”

- Andrew Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission

- Stan Guthrie, literary agent and Christianity Today editor at large

“Troy is a consummate professional.”

- Stan Guthrie, literary agent and Christianity Today editor at large

- Lindy Lowry, Outreach magazine editor

“I’ve worked with Troy on numerous assignments, and he consistently delivers high-quality, well-written work on time. Troy is an excellent interviewer, always perceptive and extremely enjoyable to work with on articles. I highly recommend him for any assignment!”

- Lindy Lowry, Outreach magazine editor

- Rob Moll, World Vision communications officer to the president and Christianity Today editor at large

“As an editor at two different publications I worked with Troy as a freelance writer. Troy is an excellent journalist. He’s fast and accurate. And he writes well. I knew he could turn in a story that I could quickly take to press.”

- Rob Moll, World Vision communications officer to the president and Christianity Today editor at large

“Troy Anderson recently interviewed me for a story, and I found him to be a very engaging and thorough interviewer. He has a high level of understanding, knowing what questions need to be asked. After reading his work I also discovered him to be very fair and very thorough in his research. I highly recommend him.”

- Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, president, Tyndale Theological Seminary

- David Patten, former managing editor at Newsmax magazine

“Troy is a fine writer who obviously prides himself on smooth prose. He is reliable, professional, has creative story ideas, and does a thorough reporting job as well. I’d recommend his work to any magazine editor."

- David Patten, former managing editor at Newsmax magazine

- Suzanne Wickham, senior director of publicity, HarperOne, HarperCollins

“Troy has written several thoughtful and intelligent stories about my authors. One that he did for Christianity Today online was extremely influential and garnered a lot of attention for the book, which became a best seller. He’s a pro.”

- Suzanne Wickham, senior director of publicity, HarperOne, HarperCollins

- Andrew Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission

“Troy is one of the most talented, thoughtful and incredible writers I have ever worked with. He has written some very powerful pieces for major magazines and top newspapers. Troy is a fantastic human being.”

- Andrew Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission

- Stan Guthrie, literary agent and Christianity Today editor at large

“Troy is a consummate professional.”

- Stan Guthrie, literary agent and Christianity Today editor at large

- Lindy Lowry, Outreach magazine editor

“I’ve worked with Troy on numerous assignments, and he consistently delivers high-quality, well-written work on time. Troy is an excellent interviewer, always perceptive and extremely enjoyable to work with on articles. I highly recommend him for any assignment!”

- Lindy Lowry, Outreach magazine editor

- Rob Moll, World Vision communications officer to the president and Christianity Today editor at large

“As an editor at two different publications I worked with Troy as a freelance writer. Troy is an excellent journalist. He’s fast and accurate. And he writes well. I knew he could turn in a story that I could quickly take to press.”

- Rob Moll, World Vision communications officer to the president and Christianity Today editor at large

“Troy Anderson recently interviewed me for a story, and I found him to be a very engaging and thorough interviewer. He has a high level of understanding, knowing what questions need to be asked. After reading his work I also discovered him to be very fair and very thorough in his research. I highly recommend him.”

- Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, president, Tyndale Theological Seminary

- David Patten, former managing editor at Newsmax magazine

“Troy is a fine writer who obviously prides himself on smooth prose. He is reliable, professional, has creative story ideas, and does a thorough reporting job as well. I’d recommend his work to any magazine editor."

- David Patten, former managing editor at Newsmax magazine

- Suzanne Wickham, senior director of publicity, HarperOne, HarperCollins

“Troy has written several thoughtful and intelligent stories about my authors. One that he did for Christianity Today online was extremely influential and garnered a lot of attention for the book, which became a best seller. He’s a pro.”

- Suzanne Wickham, senior director of publicity, HarperOne, HarperCollins

- Andrew Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission

“Troy is one of the most talented, thoughtful and incredible writers I have ever worked with. He has written some very powerful pieces for major magazines and top newspapers. Troy is a fantastic human being.”

- Andrew Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission

- Stan Guthrie, literary agent and Christianity Today editor at large

“Troy is a consummate professional.”

- Stan Guthrie, literary agent and Christianity Today editor at large

- Lindy Lowry, Outreach magazine editor

“I’ve worked with Troy on numerous assignments, and he consistently delivers high-quality, well-written work on time. Troy is an excellent interviewer, always perceptive and extremely enjoyable to work with on articles. I highly recommend him for any assignment!”

- Lindy Lowry, Outreach magazine editor

- Rob Moll, World Vision communications officer to the president and Christianity Today editor at large

“As an editor at two different publications I worked with Troy as a freelance writer. Troy is an excellent journalist. He’s fast and accurate. And he writes well. I knew he could turn in a story that I could quickly take to press.”

- Rob Moll, World Vision communications officer to the president and Christianity Today editor at large

“Troy Anderson recently interviewed me for a story, and I found him to be a very engaging and thorough interviewer. He has a high level of understanding, knowing what questions need to be asked. After reading his work I also discovered him to be very fair and very thorough in his research. I highly recommend him.”

- Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, president, Tyndale Theological Seminary

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