Thanks for everyone who came out to this month’s ClassStack about building a luxury freelance ghostwriting career!
🎓 Here’s what was covered in the class:
How to set rates that reflect your value (and attract serious clients)
Where to find high-paying memoir ghostwriting work
My signature workflow for managing complex life stories
How to build long-term, high-trust client relationships
What it actually looks like to run a sustainable ghostwriting business
Access the links I shared in the video (including the presentation slides) below the paywall:
🔗 Quick Links
👀 Download the presentation slides here.
🧮 Get my hourly rate calculator here.
💻 Need help building your portfolio? Watch my class “How to Build a Portfolio That Attracts High-Paying Clients” here.
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💡 Have a topic you want to see covered in a future class? Reply to this email and let me know!
📃 Memoir Ghostwriting Proposal Template
Also, below is a rough proposal template to send to clients after your discovery call! Be sure to edit and customize to fit your voice and your unique process.
Hi [Client First Name],
Thank you so much for hopping on a call with me earlier — I really enjoyed learning more about your story and your vision for your memoir. It’s clear you’ve lived an extraordinary life, and it would be an honor to help bring your memories and message to the page.
As promised, here’s a quick overview of how I work and what you can expect moving forward.
✍️ My Process
Every project I take on is completely bespoke — I tailor the memoir-writing experience to fit your goals, schedule, and storytelling style. Here’s what working together typically looks like:
1. Discovery & Planning
[Insert your process here]
2. Drafting & Collaboration
[Insert your process here]
3. Revisions & Editing
[Insert your process here]
4. Publishing Support
[Insert your process here]
📚 Portfolio
You can find selected samples and case studies from past memoir projects here:
👉 [Insert your portfolio link here or attach as a PDF]
If you’d like more examples tailored to your genre or tone, I’m happy to provide them.
🚀 Next Steps
If you’re ready to move forward, here’s what comes next:
Proposal Acceptance: Just reply to this email and let me know you’d like to proceed.
Agreement & Deposit: I’ll send over a contract and invoice for the 50% deposit to reserve your spot on my calendar.
Kickoff: We’ll schedule our first official working session to dive into the details and begin outlining your story.
Let me know if you have any questions — or if you’d like to tweak the process to better suit your needs. I’m here to make this journey as smooth and inspiring as possible.
Thanks again,
–[Your Name]
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See you in the next class!
-Amy
