In the current climate, it is important that we continue to uplift the efforts of hidden word architects, Black ghostwriters. We are daring to tell stories, not just in whispers, but in bold, unerasable strokes across the pages of history. The next time you hear a speech or read a work that stirs your soul, consider the invisible ink that may have been at work between the lines.

We landed on a discussion as to whether or not ghostwriters are still as much in demand as they were three years ago. I’ve also been having a similar discussion with writing colleagues as we discuss the rise of AI. Are we ghostwriters still a relevant profession? I believe that words are the foundation of our very existence and therefore they’ll remain solid through all the ups and downs of other life changes.

I’ve been a ghostwriter since before I knew what it was called. I was the writer in the shadows shaping the voices of arts, nonprofit, and spiritual leaders. Newsletters. Speeches. Interviews. Op-eds. Books. Few things offered me the thrill of taking on someone’s voice or expanding their thoughts and stories.