7 Reasons Why Every Writer Should Be A Ghostwriter

Nicolas Cole
5 min readMar 15, 2024

Ghostwriting is one of the most lucrative ways of making a living as a writer.

But it isn’t just about the money (although that sure does help!). There are so many reasons why every writer should become a ghostwriter, ones which can easily be forgotten when you’re trying to make rent or put food on the table. And it’s why we believe so passionately in making every writer aware of this incredible (but often overlooked) opportunity.

Let’s dive in!

Talking ghostwriting in the LA hills

Reason 1: You get paid to learn

Ghostwriting is a life hack for getting paid to learn from experts.

  • CEOs
  • Founders
  • Nutritionists
  • Yoga teachers
  • Sales consultants

Anyone with expertise (and wants to share it to earn money or status) needs a ghostwriter.

A quick story: My very first client at my ghostwriting agency was the founder of a company that brokered multimillion-dollar deals between celebrities and big brands. (He once put me and my co-founder on hold halfway through our first content call because “Warren” was on the other line — as in Warren Buffet.) For 30 minutes, I got to ask this guy all the questions I wanted.

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Nicolas Cole

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