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đź› How I Manage Revisions as a Ghostwriter (Without Getting Burnt Out or Underpaid)
Revisions can make or break your ghostwriting business.
Do them right? You look professional, collaborative, and high-value.
Do them wrong? You end up rewriting the whole project for free, stressed, and questioning why you charged so little.
Here’s the thing most beginner ghostwriters don’t realize:
👉🏾 Your revision process is part of your offer. Not a “favor.” Not a maybe. Not an “I’ll fix whatever you want forever.”
It’s a boundary.
It’s how you stay in control while keeping your clients happy.
âś… Step 1: Set Expectations Early
Before you ever type a word, your client should know:
- How many revisions are included
- What counts as a revision vs. a new direction
- What happens if they want more
đź“Ś Example:
“This package includes 2 rounds of revisions. Anything beyond that will be billed at [$X/hr or flat fee].”
Say it in the contract. Repeat it on the kickoff call. Put it in your welcome email.
Clarity prevents conflict.
âś… Step 2: Ask for Focused Feedback
When it’s time for edits, don’t just say:
“Let me know what you think.”
That’s how you end up with vague responses like:
❌ “It’s not really clicking.
”❌ “I’m not sure, it just doesn’t feel right.”
Instead, give structure:
Prompt them with questions like:
- Does this sound like your voice?
- Are there any sections you’d like expanded or cut down?
- Is the message clear from start to finish?
- What tone would you like more or less of?
You’re not just asking for edits.
You’re guiding the revision process like a professional.
âś… Step 3: Use Tools to Track and Organize Revisions
Whether it’s:
- Google Docs (with comments + suggestions)
- Notion
- Grammarly’s version history
- Track Changes in Word
Keep everything clean, organized, and documented.
Bonus tip: Turn off edit access until feedback is submitted.
That way you’re not chasing 14 versions of a “quick fix.”
âś… Step 4: Learn to Say No (Professionally)
Sometimes a client will ask you to rewrite a section you know is already strong.
Ask:
“What’s not working about it for you?”
“Can you explain what you want this section to accomplish instead?”
This allows you to push back with purpose, not ego.You’re the expert. Own that role with empathy and clarity.
✅ Step 5: Know When It’s Not a Revision—It’s a New Request
A revision tweaks what’s already there.
A rewrite changes direction completely.
📌 “Can we actually make this about a totally different topic?”
📌 “I want to change the tone from story-driven to research-based.”
📌 “Can we turn this blog into a YouTube script instead?”
That’s not a revision. That’s a new scope.
And you should charge accordingly.
TL;DR:
- Revisions are part of your offer—not unlimited free edits
- Guide your clients through giving clear, helpful feedback
- Use tools to protect your process and peace
- Know the difference between a revision and a redo
- Be flexible, but don’t be a ghostwriter doormat
Want my plug-and-play Client Feedback Script, revision tracker, and contract clause templates?
💬 Drop REVISE in the comments and I’ll DM you my Ghostwriting Revisions Toolkit — free with the Ghostwriter Jumpstart Kit™
Let’s keep your edits clean, your boundaries respected, and your time protected.
Because we don’t rewrite the whole thing for free over here. We write like pros.
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