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Ghostwriting

Write books, articles, and speeches for executives, thought leaders, and public figures.

freelancingAdvanced$2,000 - $20,000/project

Overview

Ghostwriters produce content that is published under someone else's name. From books and blog posts to speeches and LinkedIn articles, executives and thought leaders pay premium rates for quality ghostwriting.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Build a strong writing portfolio under your own name first
  2. 2Network with executives and thought leaders on LinkedIn
  3. 3Offer LinkedIn ghostwriting as an entry service
  4. 4Join ghostwriting agencies and platforms like Reedsy
  5. 5Build confidential case studies and references

Pros

  • Premium rates
  • Diverse and interesting projects
  • Build relationships with influential people
  • Steady work

Cons

  • No public credit for work
  • Need to adapt to different voices
  • Confidentiality requirements

Recommended Tools & Platforms

Google DocsNotionGrammarlyOtter.ai (interviews)Reedsy

Pro Tip

LinkedIn ghostwriting for executives is the fastest-growing segment. Charge $500-2,000/month to write 2-4 posts weekly. Many executives will happily pay to build their professional presence.

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