The Game of a Ghostwriter – Joshua Lisec
In this episode, I chat with Joshua Lisec, the world’s only award-winning, celebrity-recommended, #1 international best-selling certified professional ghostwriter. Joshua has written 55+ books, countless speeches, TED/TEDx talks, company emails, and more, collaborating with high-profile clients and public figures. His work has been featured in major outlets like TEDx, Foundr Magazine, and The Huffington Post.
We talk about how Joshua’s passion for storytelling started with the movie Toy Story 2 and how his first paid writing gig sparked his unique ghostwriting career. He shares his approach to capturing a client’s “voice print,” which is key to crafting authentic content. We also delve into his personal journey working with celebrities, writing books that became bestsellers, and how he built a reputation in the ghostwriting world.
Joshua also offers a detailed framework for ghostwriting books and how self-promotion and audience targeting have been essential in building his business. He’s even launched two writing programs, “The Best Way to Say It” and “The Best Way to Tweet It”, to help people improve their communication skills.
In this episode, we discuss:
- • The Path to Becoming a Professional Ghostwriter – Joshua’s journey from aspiring storyteller to award-winning ghostwriter.
- • Crafting a Client’s Voice Print – How Joshua adapts to each client’s unique voice in his ghostwriting work.
- • Joshua’s Framework for Ghostwriting Books – A detailed approach to writing a book for clients that mirrors their personality.
- • Self-Promotion and Marketing for Writers – How Joshua built his brand and reputation as a ghostwriter-for-hire.
- • Writing Programs to Enhance Communication Skills – Joshua’s programs, “The Best Way to Say It” and “The Best Way to Tweet It.”
“Ghostwriting is about capturing the essence of a person’s voice and telling their story in a way that feels truly authentic.” – Joshua Lisec