• Ghostwriters, book deals, and AI: What you didn’t know about publishing, with Dan Gerstein

  • Apr 24 2025
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast

Ghostwriters, book deals, and AI: What you didn’t know about publishing, with Dan Gerstein

  • Summary

  • 1076. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, looks at how ghostwriting fiction really works, who’s hiring ghostwriters, and why AI can’t replace human storytelling. We also talked about how ghostwriters negotiate royalties, film rights, and what makes a great collaboration work.

    Find Dan at GothamGhostwriters.com.

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