Profession
Ghostwriter
Words from others, penned by me.
As a ghostwriter, you write books, articles, speeches, and posts for other people, who then put their name on the work. Day to day, you interview your client to capture their ideas and voice, do research, and then write in a way that sounds like them, not like you. You take feedback, revise, and stay behind the scenes, since the whole point is that the client gets the credit. You might work on a business leader's book one month and a celebrity's social media the next, so your work is always changing.
Average salary
$4,000 – $15,000
Education
4 years
Employability
78%
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How much does a Ghostwriter professional earn?▾
Salary ranges from $4,000 – $15,000 per month, depending on specialization, region, and experience. Professionals in major cities tend to earn above the national average.
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