As a ghostwriter, I am hired to write a number of content pieces for clients such as blog posts, non-fiction books (like memoirs), personal newsletters, speeches and more. Ghostwriters can either write alongside their clients as co-writers or collaborators, or fully take on the writing work, with the client only giving feedback or direction. The primary credit goes to the client once the writing is done. In some cases, secondary credit can also be given to the ghostwriter.
Most people hire ghostwriters because they either don’t have the time to write their own content or do not have the necessary writing skills needed to create a compelling story or written work. Ghostwriting isn’t limited to publishing – the music industry is built on ghostwriters who write songs for other artists, too!