High-Profile Clips, Networking Help Pave the Way to a Celebrity Ghostwriting Gig

Writers willing to forego a byline and venture into the world of celebrity ghostwriting should know that the work is fiercely competitive. But there are steps you can take to help break into this profitable market.

Before writing the life and times of Steven Spielberg or LeBron James, a writer who seeks to enter the celebrity ghostwriting field needs to be considered a credible journalist with more than a few stories published in respected publications. According to Madeleine Morel, a literary agent who only represents veteran ghostwriters:

You really have to get your name out as many places as you can. The

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