3 Myths Every Ghostwriter Needs To Dispel

At some point on your journey as a ghostwriter, someone is going to challenge you on the “morality” of writing not for, but as someone else.

I want you to be prepared to face this “ethical dilemma” head on. The truth is, there is no dilemma. But not everyone sees it that way.

“Do clients pay you to lie?”

This was a legit question a reporter asked me during an interview on the ethics of ghostwriting.

It was more of an interrogation than an interview. And the angle was clear — skeptical (and judgmental) of the craft responsible for changing my life.

The unfortunate reality is this is how most people perceive “ghostwriting.”

I’m going to tell you the same thing I told that reporter:

“You’ve got it all wrong.”

Let’s dive in!

Myth #1: “Ghostwriting is deceptive.”

No, it’s not.

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