Book Ghostwriter (fiction/non-fiction)

Reedsy; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading publishing platform in the United Kingdom seeks experienced book ghostwriters to work closely with authors on both fiction and non-fiction projects. In this freelance role, you will manage project selection, set your own rates, and guide clients through their publishing journey. Applicants must have at least three years of ghostwriting experience and demonstrate expert storytelling abilities, as well as a history of published works. This opportunity allows you to enjoy flexibility while contributing to the creation of high-quality literature.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in ghostwriting.
• Demonstrated experience on a minimum of 5 published books.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with authors on their stories.
• Guide clients through the publishing process.
• Set your own rates and select your projects.

Skills

Professional ghostwriting experience

Strong storytelling ability

Fiction and non-fiction expertise

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

• 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 (Suzanne Collins), His Dark Materials series (Philip Pullman), and Atomic Habits (James Clear).

Senior level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Book and Periodical Publishing

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