Also called: Collaborative Writer
Writes books, speeches, or articles that are published under someone else's name.
A ghostwriter interviews a famous athlete for dozens of hours, then writes their memoir in the athlete's voice.
Approximate; celebrity memoir ghostwriters can earn $100k+ per book.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Strong writing portfolio; journalism background common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Journalism.
Growing about average. Steady demand.
High risk for 10 years. AI now writes drafts in a client's voice, so far fewer clients pay ghostwriters; premium memoirs remain.
Classes: English, Creative writing, Journalism, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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