Description
Create original content on behalf of clients—capturing their voice and objectives—for publication or performance, typically without public credit.
- • Interview clients and stakeholders to capture voice, goals, and key stories.
- • Research topics and verify facts using credible sources, transcripts, and records.
- • Develop project outlines, chapter plans, and content calendars aligned with client strategy.
- • Write manuscripts, articles, speeches, blog posts, memoirs, or scripts under the client’s byline.
- • Emulate client voice, tone, and style guides across formats and platforms.
- • Revise drafts to meet client, agent, or editor feedback and quality standards.
- • Prepare book proposals, sample chapters, and pitch materials for agents and publishers.
- • Format manuscripts to publisher or platform specifications and manage submissions for clients.
- • Coordinate with editors, publishers, producers, and designers to deliver publish-ready content.
- • Fact-check claims and secure permissions, quotes, and releases as needed.
- • Maintain confidentiality, manage NDAs, and honor work-for-hire and rights agreements.
- • Develop themes, narratives, character arcs, and dialogue collaboratively with clients.
- • Adapt content to length, medium, and audience requirements, including SEO or accessibility needs.
- • Create talking points, op-eds, and social copy to support client publicity and launches.
- • Manage timelines, milestones, and version control across multiple projects.
- • Collaborate with co-writers or subject-matter experts on complex projects.
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Arts, Entertainment, & Design
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
