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September 23, 2025

You’re a Ghostwriter?

When people ask me why I ghostwrite, they’re usually under the common misconception that being a published author automatically means you’re rich. Although there are rare moments of instant wealth…

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September 19, 2025

Hate Mail

Every so often I get hate comments about my ghostwriting career. The other day, I got a particularly harsh one that made me think about what I do to pay…

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September 16, 2025

Should my Ghostwriter Sign an NDA? 

There’s no reason for anyone outside publishing circles to know you’re working with a ghostwriter, unless you don’t mind. J.R. Moehringer, who ghosted Prince Harry’s Spare (and Andre Aggasi’s Open),…

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September 11, 2025

Heroes on 9/11

Brian McDonald On 9/11 Heroes by Billy Glidden His book tells the story of Chief William Feehan and the FDNY. Read on Substack

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September 7, 2025

How Much Does a Ghostwriter Cost?

For a traditional published book or legacy project (we’re talking about 300 pages or 90-100,000 words), my fee starts at $40,000. That number can go up depending on the timeline…

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August 30, 2025

Is Using Gen AI Like Stealing?

You know those movies where a struggling writer comes in possession of a completed manuscript that belongs to someone else and decides to pass it off as their own? Usually,…

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