Ghostwriting Agreement

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Confidential writing contract where writer creates content credited to client, covering authorship attribution, intellectual property transfer, confidentiality, and payment for anonymous writing services.

Ghostwriting Agreement

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Key Clauses

  • 1

    Writing Services

    Defines the manuscript scope, word count, genre, and style requirements.

  • 2

    Authorship and Attribution

    Clarifies that the client receives authorship credit and the writer remains anonymous.

  • 3

    Intellectual Property Transfer

    Assigns all rights in the manuscript to the client upon completion.

  • 4

    Payment and Milestones

    Structures payments around deliverable milestones such as outline, draft, and final.

  • 5

    Revisions and Edits

    Specifies the number of revision rounds included and charges for additional edits.

When You Need This

  • Hiring a ghostwriter for a book, memoir, or business publication
  • A writer taking on a ghostwriting project and formalizing anonymity terms
  • Ensuring full intellectual property transfer from ghostwriter to credited author
  • Structuring milestone payments for a long-form writing project

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Ghostwriting Agreement?

Confidential writing contract where writer creates content credited to client, covering authorship attribution, intellectual property transfer, confidentiality, and payment for anonymous writing services.

What should a Ghostwriting Agreement include?

A comprehensive ghostwriting agreement should include: writing services, authorship and attribution, intellectual property transfer, payment and milestones, revisions and edits.

When do I need a Ghostwriting Agreement?

Hiring a ghostwriter for a book, memoir, or business publication. A writer taking on a ghostwriting project and formalizing anonymity terms. Ensuring full intellectual property transfer from ghostwriter to credited author. Structuring milestone payments for a long-form writing project.

Is this template legally binding?

Templates provide a strong starting point, but we recommend having important agreements reviewed by a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure they meet local legal requirements.

Can I customize this template?

Yes — all bracketed [placeholder] fields can be replaced with your specific information. You can also add, remove, or modify clauses to fit your particular situation.

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