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Interview #2: How Andrew Crofts Makes Money Writing

Interview #2: How Andrew Crofts Makes Money Writing

In this interview, Andrew Crofts pulls back the curtain on the ghostwriting world—how it works, what it pays, and why discretion is everything.

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Hao Nguyen
Apr 22, 2025
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Interview #2: How Andrew Crofts Makes Money Writing
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Andrew Crofts has spent the past 50 years quietly shaping the publishing world from behind the scenes. As one of the most successful ghostwriters in the business, he’s written more than a hundred books—several of them number-one bestsellers—and earned over £5 million from his work.

In this conversation, Andrew shares what a sustainable ghostwriting career really looks like, from slow beginnings and high-risk bets to long-term client relationships and royalties that pay off over decades. If you’re interested in how ghostwriters actually earn—or want a closer look at a writing career shaped by trust, longevity, and quiet success—this one’s for you.

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