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Are you 'Selling Out' as a Ghostwriter?

7/18/2022

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Ghostwriters are everywhere these days, with famous memoirs getting big screen adaptations and some of the most popular television shows on air based on books written by ghostwriters. How does it feel to be in such hot demand? Is it empowering to make such a big impact on someone else’s career? The short answer is yes, but there are also some negative aspects to being a ghostwriter that you should know about, too. Here we’ll look at whether or not you’re selling out as a ghostwriter, and whether that’s something to worry about.

Sure, you're not getting the credit for the work. But a big paycheck is a big paycheck. And if you're a good writer, you can take pride in the fact that your words are helping someone tell their story. So don't sell yourself short as a ghostwriter. You're a writer and you're getting paid to do what you love.

The short answer is yes. And no.

Huh?

Creative people are constantly asked to weigh their artistic integrity against their need for an income. But what if using your creative talent in a marketable way – i.e., “selling out” – actually opens doors for you to accomplish personal artistic goals as well?

Let’s take a look at some ghostwriting-specific pros and cons:

Ghostwriting Pros:
  • It’s paid writing work
  • It increases your portfolio (just be sure you know the parameters of what you’re allowed to share)
  • It gets your name out there – not with the public, of course, but with people in a position to offer you additional work and even get you published under your own name down the road

Ghostwriting Cons:
  • You can’t brag about your accomplishments – even if it’s the best thing you’ve ever written
  • Getting additional work can be tricky when the person you’re writing for doesn’t want anyone to know they’re using a ghostwriter
  • It’s difficult to see someone else’s name on your work – you need a thick skin and the ability to keep your ego in check
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The pros definitely outweigh the cons here, and because your ghostwriting work will all be hush-hush, you can keep putting yourself out there as a writer without there being any obvious conflict of interest that might confuse your fans: You can blog silently for a law firm and still be the edgy sci-fi writer your followers are rooting for publicly. It’s the best of both worlds.

Do you agree? Disagree? Tell us below how you balance ghostwriting with other projects.

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