How often do celebrities use ghostwriters for their memories?

Celebrities are captivated by the stories of Glitz, Glamor and finally humanity. But how many of this writing is actually made by the star itself?

That was the exact question Kayla S. From Nashville asked in the last installment ASK Our in latest edition Us every weekNow in newsstands: How often do celebrities use ghostwriters for their memories?

The truth is: Often!

“Writing a book is hard!” So if the famous person – which means he is known to something other than the writer – publishes a book, the chances are extremely high that they had help, ” Lisa dickeyGhostwriter with more than 20 titles, including New York Times Bestsellers as Patrick Swayze and Lisa Peninsula‘with The time of my life and Jane Lynch‘with Happy accidentssaid Us every week. “There are several celebrities who write their own books with the help of their editor.” But this is certainly an exception rather than a rule. ”

Several stars, for example Matthew McConaugheydecide to write your memories solo – “I think I will write a book / word about my life. / I wonder who would give damn / about pleasure and dispute? “Read a poem about the future of the 1989 acting that opens the 2020 novel called Greenlights – Most, however, get cow and share the side line or call Ghostwriter.

“If you are wondering whether Ghostwriter has helped with a specific book, just turn into confirmation,” Dickey added. “Many celebrities thank the spirit directly for helping to write.” And even those who do not announce it so clearly, often thank someone for helping “finding my voice” or “getting words on the page.” ”

But don’t be mistaken: the process of working with Ghostwriter includes much more than just handing over the diary.

“Sometimes it’s a bit like falling in love,” Ghostwriter Sarah Tomlinsonwho wrote more than 20 books, including five NOW Bestsellers, he said Our the process of finding the right writer for work. “It’s really a question of a special energy connection of a shared sense of humor, shared sensitivity, or even shared life experiences that connects you.”

Tomlinson revives typically the ghostwriting process in behind the scenes in its fiction novel from 2024, Last Days of Midnight Ramblerswho follows Ghost Mari when he navigates writing about the heritage of the legendary rock band.

“I often compare what I do to be a engineer or a producer in the recording studio,” Tomlinson said – who began her career as a music journalist. “Of course, the band or composer has an incredible talent with music and may have written their entire album, but they still need someone in the studio with them to help them realize and sound as good as they can.” I often think of such a ghostwriter. ”

Tomlinson’s latest title, Dancing on the edgewas written with a legendary actor Russ tamblyn. He believes that “it is a special profession to write a book,” and although there are many other ways that celebrities can take advantage of their influence to make money, those who feel forced to tell their story “feel very strong”.

Whether they spend a long weekend or several years together, Tomlinson says that he will meet clients of celebrities “very intimately”.

He adds Dickey: “I have done all kinds of things for my clients: horseback riding, singing Buddhist mantras, flying on private aircraft, going to church, participating in court cases, traveling to their hometown. I read the diaries, sown photo albums, shared difficult stories over Martinis, offered a hug when they cried. It is an intense, personal, incredibly enriching relationship – and it’s all in service to write the best possible book and tell their stories in their voice, just as they want them to say. ”

While ghosts historically remained faithful to their nicknames and hid in the shadow behind the scenes of the bestsellers, culture is changing. Writers for books defining the Zeitgeists as Prince Harry‘with Spare (Jr moehringer), Demi Moore‘with Inside out (Ariel Levy) a Britney Spears‘ The woman in me (supposedly Ada Calhoun, Sam Lansky and Luke Dempsy) become faithful celebrities themselves.

“A few years ago there was a fun moment when my wife stood in the queue to get on the flight,” Dickey recalled Our. “They talked about a few boys.” Other agassiMemoir, OPENwho wrote great Ghostwriter working today (Moehringer). One guy says to the other, “Man, it’s just not fair! Agassi is a great tennis player and is he also a really good writer? “She just flipped her eyes. ”

She continued: “It was really nice to see that in recent years a change in perception. You wouldn’t be embarrassed to hire an architect if you want to build a house, right? Why should you be embarrassed by hiring a professional writer to help you write a book? ”