“How I Got Paid to Write as Someone Else (Without Feeling Like a Fraud)”

Ghostwriting is where ego dies and the money shows up — here’s how beginners can start.

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A few months ago, someone paid me to write something…
And then slapped their own name on it.

At first, it felt weird. Like I was cheating on my creative integrity.

But then I saw the payment notification hit my inbox.

Suddenly, ghostwriting didn’t feel so bad.

Wait, What Even Is Ghostwriting?

Ghostwriting is when you write on behalf of someone else, and they take the credit.

It sounds shady if you’ve never done it — but it’s actually a thriving, respected industry:

• Authors use ghostwriters for books.
• CEOs use ghostwriters for LinkedIn posts.
• Creators use ghostwriters for newsletters, tweets, and blog content.

You’re the behind-the-scenes genius.
They’re the face.
You both win (if you do it right).

Why Ghostwriting Works (Especially for Beginners)