Book Ghostwriter (fiction/non-fiction)

Reedsy Limited; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A freelance ghostwriting platform is seeking experienced book ghostwriters to collaborate with authors across various genres. As a ghostwriter, you will work directly with clients, choosing projects that match your skills while setting your own rates. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of ghostwriting experience and a proven track record of published work. This opportunity provides the freedom to focus on your writing while the platform manages contracts and payments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in ghostwriting.
• Demonstrated experience on a minimum of 5 published books with good reviews on platforms.
• Ability to present alternatives to showcase expertise.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with authors to shape their stories.
• Choose projects and set your own rates.
• Maintain quality by adhering to platform standards.

Skills

Professional experience in ghostwriting

Ability to write in various genres

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are looking for experienced book ghostwriters to collaborate with authors across a variety of fiction and non-fiction genres.

As a freelance ghostwriter on Reedsy, you will work one‑on‑one with clients to shape their stories and guide them through the publishing process. Through our platform, you will:

• Receive project requests tailored to your skills and genre preferences.
• Choose which projects to take on.
• Set your own rates.
• Let us handle contracts and payments, so you can stay focused on your craft.

To maintain the quality of work on our platform, we carefully vet every professional before they join. If approved, you'll become visible to thousands of authors seeking top‑tier writers.

Requirements

Beyond being discrete and consummate professionals, the ghostwriters on Reedsy marketplace also need:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in ghostwriting.
• Demonstrated experience on a minimum of 5 published books that are well‑reviewed on Amazon, Goodreads, Apple Books, or Google Books. Alternatively, professionals who submit work that has been published by a renowned magazine, journal or newspaper can be considered for ghostwriting of short‑form content.

While the nature of ghostwriting can make it tricky to provide evidence of your expertise, we provide alternatives to describe your work so that we’re able to assess your application.

About us

Reedsy is a community of over 1,000,000 authors and freelance publishing professionals who create high‑quality and beautiful books. We help authors find and work with the best experts in the industry, including editors, designers, illustrators, marketers, ghostwriters, and translators.

Reedsy's vetted group of freelancers have worked on a range of widely acclaimed books, such as The Hunger Games (Suzane Collins), His Dark Materials series (Phillip Pullman), and Atomic Habits (James Clear).