In this episode, Barbara discusses ghostwriting and the recent controversy surrounding President Biden's ghostwriter, Mark Zwanitzer. Barbara also highlights the long history of ghostwriters working with presidents and the importance of confidentiality in the ghostwriting relationship. She provides tips for finding a reliable ghostwriter, including researching their track record, asking about confidentiality provisions, and understanding their fee structure. Barbara concludes the episode by giving a writing exercise to improve storytelling abilities.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Ghostwriters coming out of the shadows
04:20 Responsibility of the ghostwriter
05:18 Confidentiality in ghostwriting
06:25 Historical examples of presidential ghostwriters
09:22 Choosing a reliable ghostwriter
12:31 Considering the fee structure
13:28 Writing exercise: Limitations
