Invoice clients for ghostwritten books, articles, speeches, and thought leadership content. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A ghostwriter invoice documents fees for writing content that will be published under the client's name. Ghostwriting spans a wide range of formats: business books, memoirs, thought leadership articles, LinkedIn posts, speeches, white papers, and online courses. Because the work will bear the client's name, not the ghostwriter's, confidentiality is a core part of every ghostwriting arrangement. Invoices should be discreet — referencing a project code rather than 'book ghostwriting' if the client requires privacy. Ghostwriting commands a significant premium over regular writing because of the confidentiality requirement, the collaboration involved, and the loss of the writer's own authorship credit. Projects are typically billed at a flat project fee or a combination of upfront payment and milestones.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostwritten Business Book (60,000 words) | £8,000 - £40,000 | per book |
| Ghostwritten Article (1,000-2,000 words) | £200 - £600 | per article |
| LinkedIn Thought Leadership (per month) | £400 - £1,500 | per month |
| Speech Writing | £500 - £3,000 | per speech |
| Memoir Ghostwriting (per chapter) | £500 - £2,000 | per chapter |
| Interview & Research Sessions | £80 - £150 | per hour |
For large projects (books, lengthy articles series), invoice in milestones: typically 33% on signing, 33% at a manuscript midpoint, and 33% on final delivery. For ongoing thought leadership content, invoice monthly. Keep invoice descriptions professional and discreet — some clients will ask you to use a project code rather than describe the content. Include an IP assignment note: all rights in the work transfer to the client on full payment.