Taking the Ghost Out of Ghostwriting with Leah Latkins

What does it really take to build a successful career as a ghostwriter?In this episode of The Blk Powerhouse Podcast, Leah Hernandez sits down with ghostwriter, editor, and author Leah Lakins, whose clients include Steve Harvey, Pinky Cole, Roland Martin, and Van Lathan.Leah pulls back the curtain on the ghostwriting industry and shares practical advice for writers, editors, freelancers, and publishing professionals.In this episode, we discuss:• How Leah got her start in publishing and ghostwriting• Why she's stepping out from behind the scenes after years as a ghostwriter• The biggest differences between ghostwriting 10 years ago and today• What's typically included in ghostwriting contracts—and what to look out for• Authentic networking strategies that have helped her build a thriving business• The realities of freelancing and entrepreneurship in publishing• Why building a publishing career outside of New York worked to her advantage• What it was like working with Steve Harvey and how she captured his voice on the pageWhether you're a writer, editor, ghostwriter, freelancer, or someone looking to break into publishing, this conversation is packed with practical insights on building a sustainable career in books.