Creative
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.
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.
Use This Template
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