Ghostwriting 101

👻 GHOSTWRITING 101:

Learn the Skill, Launch the Career

A practical, no-fluff course for writers ready to turn their talent into paid ghostwriting work—without waiting for a book deal.

This foundational course covers the basics of ghostwriting, including the essential skills needed and how to set up shop and ways to incorporate AI to fast track your services. It's your shortcut to becoming a confident, well-paid ghostwriter—without chasing low-paying gigs or waiting for a big break.

Yes, I want in!

WITH THE PROPER TRAINING...

YOU CAN TURN YOUR CREATIVITY INTO A FLEXIBLE, REWARDING & PROFITABLE CAREER!

With these online lessons, live sessions, and hands-on activities, you'll leave with the resources to make this dream a reality.

ACCELERATING YOUR SUCCESS

So many people are searching for someone to help share their stories and ideas with the world—the challenge is finding them and proving you're the right person for the job. You’ll learn how to position yourself for success and understand the multiple ways to work as a ghostwriter.

With this course, you’ll learn how to:

Price your services
Market to your audience
Build relationships for ongoing success
And so much more!

You’ll have everything you need to set up shop and confidently promote your ghostwriting services.

Yes, I want to learn THAT!

MODULE 1

CRUCIAL FIRST STEPS YOU CANNOT SKIP

Learn the foundational steps required to begin your ghostwriting career, including setting up your online presence and ensuring potential clients can easily find and evaluate your work. This module includes:

5 Lessons
3 Projects
3 Assignments

By the end of this module, you will have your professional platform ready to showcase your ghostwriting services.

MODULE 2

DEFINING YOUR NICHE OR GENRE

Discover how to align your passion with market demand by researching and choosing a niche. This module focuses on the flexibility of ghostwriting across various industries and genres. This module includes:

2 Lessons
1 Research Activity
3 Assignments

After this module, you'll better understand which niche or genre suits your skills and market needs.

MODULE 3

ETHICS, LEGALITIES & CHALLENGES YOU'LL FACE

Master the ethical, legal, and practical challenges ghostwriters face. Learn how to draft contracts, manage confidentiality, and protect yourself and your clients. This module includes:

2 Lessons
1 Contract Drafting Activity
2 Assignments

After completing this module, you will be prepared to handle professional agreements and challenges in your ghostwriting career.

MODULE 4

UNIQUE GHOSTWRITING SKILLS TO MASTER

Explore the specialized skills needed for ghostwriting, including AI-powered research, writing in multiple voices, adapting to different tones, and meeting diverse client needs. This module includes:

3 Lessons
1 Practice Writing Activity
3 Assignments

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to write with versatility and meet client demands in various styles and formats.

MODULE 5

BUILDING AN IMPACTFUL PORTFOLIO

Learn how to showcase your work creatively and effectively, even when ghostwriting limits public credit. Create a portfolio that highlights your range and skills. This module includes:

2 Lessons
1 Portfolio Development Activity
2 Assignments

By the end of this module, you will have a diverse portfolio demonstrating your expertise and versatility.

MODULE 6

SETTING REALISTIC CLIENT EXPECTATIONS & CONFIDENT PRICING

Understand how to manage client expectations, communicate clearly about project deliverables, and price your services confidently and appropriately. This module includes:

3 Lessons
1 Pricing Activity Exercise
2 Assignments

After completing this module, you will know how to set clear expectations with clients and price your services sustainably.

MODULE 7

NETWORKING TO WIN WORK

Discover how to network effectively online and offline to find clients and grow your ghostwriting business. Learn strategies for leveraging various platforms and social media. This module includes:

2 Lessons
1 Networking Strategy Activity
3 Assignments

By the end of this module, you will know how to build connections and expand your client base through networking.

MODULE 8

REFERRALS & LONG-TERM CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

Learn how to cultivate long-term client relationships, secure referrals, and establish a steady stream of repeat business through exceptional service. This module includes:

2 Lessons
1 Client Relationship Exercise
2 Assignments

After this module, you will have the tools to build lasting client relationships and ensure ongoing success.

LIMITED TIME BONUS

GET 1:1 SUPPORT

ENJOY A FREE 20-MINUTE COACHING SESSION

Every business is unique. Get 1:1 support from Mary Ghostwriting, someone who knows what it’s like to launch a creative empire. During this session, we will:

Evaluate where you are in your journey
Create a skills inventory and identify growth areas
Fine-tune your focus so you hit the ground running

You’ll leave this 1:1 session with a clear vision of where you want to grow and the steps we'll take in the course to get you there. On average, students who meet with a trainer individually make their first sale 2x faster than those who don’t. This bonus is yours free when you purchase this course.

📘 Breaking Down the Value of Ghostwriting 101

You’re not just buying a course. You’re investing in a professional path—and I’m showing up with the goods.

This isn’t a bundle of recycled YouTube tips. It’s a structured, strategy-packed roadmap for launching or leveling up a ghostwriting career, with the voice of someone who’s actually done it.

💡 What You’re Getting (And What It’s Worth)

🎥 10 Core Modules + Video Lessons
From first steps to advanced strategies, each module is packed with lessons that mirror how I win real clients and train writers behind the scenes, and in small cohort groups with personalized attention: $5,000+ value

📝 Downloadable Templates, Practice Exercises & Client-Ready Scripts
These aren’t generic. You’ll get swipe files and frameworks I’ve used in actual ghostwriting deals over the past 15 years—so you’re not staring at a blank doc wondering what to say: $2,000+ value

🗂️ Course Companion PDF Guides + Assignments
Designed for writers who learn by doing—these guides help you apply every lesson directly to your work, building both confidence and a usable portfolio: $2,000 value

🎤 Real-World Client Scenarios and Voice-Capturing Drills
Learn how to “ghost” someone’s voice, nail tone, and translate messy notes into magic—because this is what gets you hired: Priceless value, as it's a unique skill to master

🧠 Business and Pricing Insights
No fluff. I’ll walk you through how to price packages, set client boundaries, pitch your work, and build a sustainable ghostwriting business. This is where ghosts make or break their businesses: $10,000+ value

👀 Optional Feedback + Bonus Critique Sessions (for Founding Cohort)
You’ll get the chance to submit your work for optional feedback and see what others are working on, too. A peek inside the real process: $2,000+ value

Sounds great, I'm in!

🧭 Beyond the Line Items? This Is What You’re Really Getting:

✔️ A clear path forward—whether you're brand new or rebranding
✔️ A repeatable process you can refine and scale
✔️ A behind-the-scenes look at how real ghostwriting deals get done
✔️ Confidence that comes from knowing exactly what to do and how to do it

This isn’t passive learning. This is applied transformation—and it's priced way below the value of a single client deal (because I’d rather see you land that deal after this course).

I'm ready to transform!

🎁 Bonus Ghost Goodies

🕵️‍♀️ Voice-Capture Toolkit
Get extra worksheets and cheat sheets to master the #1 skill ghostwriters need—stepping into someone else’s brain and writing like them.

📚 Free Copy of My Book: Ghostwriting Secrets: Writing in the Age of AI
You’ll get a complimentary digital copy as soon as it drops—and early access before it hits the public.

👻 Founding Student Status
As part of the first wave of students, you’ll get early access to future courses, events, and alumni-only offers. You’re not just learning—you’re helping shape the next phase of ghostwriting education.

🎓 Get Access to Ghostwriting 101

Turn your ghostwriting skills into a full-time, high-value career—without the guesswork.

You’ll learn from Mary Ghostwriting, one of the few industry veterans who has been landing top-tier ghostwriting work for over 16 years.

She’s not just a working ghost—she’s a former educator who knows how to teach the craft, guiding you step-by-step through what actually works in today’s market.

PAY IN FULL

$299

ONE-TIME PAYMENT

10 modules
Weekly focus groups
Interactive assignments
Supportive online community
1:1 coaching session