5 Steps To Become A LinkedIn Ghostwriter

There’s never been a better time to get started.

Most new ghostwriters overcomplicate becoming a LinkedIn Ghostwriter and landing their first client.

They think they need:

• A portfolio.
• Customer testimonials.
• And tons of writing experience.

But in reality, becoming a LinkedIn ghostwriter and helping others build their personal brand on the platform is simple.

Anyone can follow the 5 steps I’m about to outline and start making money for themselves as a LinkedIn ghostwriter. Plus, these exact frameworks can be used for any other ghostwriting service: writing on 𝕏, creating Educational Email Courses, writing on Medium, etc.

Let’s dive in!

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Step 1: “I ghostwrite {asset} for {target client}.”

How do you become a LinkedIn ghostwriter?

You declare it in your bio! This is so simple, but you’d be shocked by how many writers don’t do this. Instead, writers try to be “clever” with their bio. They think having “Writer & Marvel fanatic who likes to read high-grade literature with my cat” in their bio is going to land them a ton of new clients.

Newsflash: it won’t.

If people can’t understand what you do in the first 5 seconds of discovering your bio, they’re not going to hire you.

Instead, you want to get specific about what you ghostwrite and who you do it for by using this template:

“I ghostwrite {asset} for {target client}.”

Let’s break this down:

• Niching down by Asset. When you specialize in an asset, that immediately increases your perceived value. This is much better than saying, “I’m a freelance writer who charges by the hour — let me know what you need.” Doing this is putting the burden on the client for them to figure out what they need. Which is unhelpful! Being clear…