Ghostwriting isn’t dead. It’s just napping. The smart writers know exactly where to wake it up.

In this solo episode, I reveal which ghostwriting gigs are thriving in 2026 and which are quietly disappearing.

If you’re curious about ghostwriting or already doing it and wondering what’s next, this episode breaks it down. I share insider predictions about the market, explain why the “whisper network” matters more than you think, and show you how to land higher-paying projects.

In This Episode

• The surprising truth about which ghostwriting clients are worth pursuing and which to avoid

• How AI is reshaping ghostwriting and what that means for your income

• Two key organizations every ghostwriter should know

• The one skill that separates successful ghostwriters from everyone else

• Real talk about earnings and what you can actually make

• How to position yourself as the go-to ghostwriter, even if you’re just starting out

The landscape is shifting. This is how you stay ahead of it.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Gotham Ghostwriters
Association of Ghostwriters
Jane Friedman’s Newsletter

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Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist, TEDx speaker, and author of Writing That Gets Noticed. She is the host, founder, and executive producer of Freelance Writing Direct and an adjunct professor at NYU.

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