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The Art Of Interviewing Clients As A Ghostwriter

Nicolas Cole
5 min readJan 4, 2024

I want to give you the secret key to unlocking high-quality content for your ghostwriting clients.

As a ghostwriter, you are playing three very different roles at the same time:

  • The Interview
  • The Writer
  • The Editor

These are all different skill sets.

But proficiency in one area will become an unfair advantage for you in the others.

Your goal shouldn’t just be to become a great “ghostwriter.” You also want to become a great interviewer — because then you will know how to ask very specific questions that give you the exact puzzle pieces you need in order to produce a high-quality piece for the client.

Let’s dive into how to interview your client.

You aren’t just asking questions. You’re collecting intel to create a valuable piece of content.

And what are those pieces?

  • A personal story
  • A strong opinion
  • A relevant study, trend, or data point
  • A Named & Claimed framework

The more you can get from the client (in their own words), the easier the writing…

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Nicolas Cole
Nicolas Cole

Written by Nicolas Cole

100M+ Views | 5x Author | Co-founder of Ship 30 for 30 | Want to start writing online? Get the Ultimate Guide: https://startwritingonline.com

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