High-Ticket Ghostwriting Starts with Co-Creation

Most people think ghostwriting is about disappearing behind the scenes. And yes, sometimes it is. But the most fulfilling (and high-paying) projects I’ve worked on weren’t just me taking someone’s idea and turning it into polished prose—they were built through co-creation.

When you co-create with a client, you’re not just delivering writing. You’re building a world with them. A message, voice, and strategy. Sometimes you're even creating a new language—literally or metaphorically. You become a thought partner, not a wordsmith-for-hire.

This isn’t about endless Zoom calls or creative chaos. Co-creation is structured and intentional. It honors the client’s vision while elevating it with your expertise.

And yes, it commands higher fees. Because clients aren’t just paying for pages; they’re paying for insight, collaboration, and a good bit of mindreading magic.

If you’ve ever:
• Helped a client discover what they really want to say mid-interview
• Built a voice from scratch and watched them light up because “that’s it”
• Worked across drafts to shape an idea into something bigger than either of you imagined

…then you’ve already been co-creating. It’s time to name it, own it and charge for it.

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Join me in New Orleans this October for the Ghostwriting Retreat—where we’ll go beyond the basics and help you build the ghostwriting career you actually want.

Because ghostwriting isn’t just about writing for someone—it’s about creating with someone. That’s where the real value, and the real opportunity, lives.