How to Write for a Living

206: Going behind the scenes with a Ghostwriter (featuring Emma Nelson)


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Season 2, episode 6 is here!

In this episode, I chat with Emma Nelson, who shares some fascinating insights on what it’s like to be a professional ghostwriter (while simultaneously writing a novel!).

Here’s some of what we covered:

What a ghostwriter actually is

How to approach potential clients

What the ghostwriting process looks like

How ghostwriting and Substack combine to become a thriving business

If you’re interested in becoming a ghostwriter yourself, this one’s for you.

You can also check out Emma’s publication here.

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