Freelance ghostwriting service
A freelance writing business that ghostwrites books, children's books, poetry, and other long-form content for clients who want to publish under their own name.
The idea, in plain language
A freelance writing business that ghostwrites books, children's books, poetry, and other long-form content for clients who publish under their own name. Money is made from per-project or per-word fees paid by individuals or companies who want a book without writing it themselves. Starting requires strong writing ability and a way to find clients, but no capital or inventory; no revenue or rate figures are quoted.
Where the sources agree
- Ghostwriting can be run as a freelance service on top of a day job.
- The offer includes both adult books and children's books.
- Existing writing or marketing ability is the main prerequisite.
What each source says
side-hustle-school#1389 - Marketing Guy Isn’t Afraid Of Ghostwriting
A partner at a marketing firm fulfills a novel-writing dream and turns it into a ghostwriting side hustle covering novels, children's books, and poetry.
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