Ghostwriting Intern
Position
Ghostwriting Intern – Book Authoring (English Literature & Non-Fiction)
Location
Remote
Eligibility
College students or recent graduates with exceptional English writing skills.
About the Project
We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled writer to collaborate with the author in developing a professionally published non-fiction book aimed at school and college students.
The book (approximately 250–280 pages / 60,000–80,000 words) will provide practical guidance on:
- Building an outstanding resume/CV
- Developing a strong personal brand
- Creating a compelling student profile
- Standing out for internships, scholarships, admissions, and career opportunities
- Personal and professional growth strategies
The selected intern will work closely with the author, who will provide the concept, structure, research direction, feedback, and editorial guidance throughout the writing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Ghostwrite chapters based on the author's vision and guidance.
- Convert ideas, discussions, and outlines into engaging, reader-friendly content.
- Conduct supporting research where required.
- Maintain a consistent writing style and tone.
- Revise drafts based on editorial feedback.
- Meet agreed writing milestones until manuscript completion.
Required Skills
- Excellent command of written English.
- Strong storytelling and non-fiction writing abilities.
- Ability to simplify complex ideas for students.
- Research and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with academic writing, personal branding, or career development is an advantage.
Deliverables
A completed manuscript of approximately 60,000–80,000 words, ready for the editorial and publishing process.
Duration
Project-based internship. The internship concludes upon successful completion of the manuscript.
Perks
- 30% share of the author's royalty earned from book sales during the first year of publication.
- Opportunity to receive co-authorship credit, subject to the quality, originality, and overall contribution to the project.
- Direct mentorship from the author throughout the writing process.
- Practical experience in professional book writing and publishing.
- A valuable portfolio project in long-form content creation.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for students who:
- Love writing and English literature.
- Aspire to become authors, editors, journalists, or content strategists.
- Want hands-on experience in writing a commercially published book.
- Are interested in education, career development, and student success.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to:
- Submit writing samples.
- Complete a short writing assignment.
- Attend a brief online interaction with the author.
If you are passionate about writing and want to contribute to a book that could impact thousands of students, we'd love to hear from you.