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How to hire a ghostwriter in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A ghostwriter in Ireland costs €500–€20,000 per project, typically around €3,000. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a ghostwriter in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers ghostwriter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — collaboration and Interviews — ghostwriters often collaborate closely with clients to capture their ideas and stories accurately.
  2. How does their experience change the price?A provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the project change the price?A complicated brief needs a conversation before any work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does length of the content required change the price?A full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Editing and Proofreading — in addition to writing, ghostwriters often provide editing services to refine and polish existing content — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a ghostwriter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers ghostwriter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — collaboration and Interviews — ghostwriters often collaborate closely with clients to capture their ideas and stories accurately.

“How does their experience change the price?”

A good answer: A provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the project change the price?”

A good answer: A complicated brief needs a conversation before any work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does length of the content required change the price?”

A good answer: A full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Editing and Proofreading — in addition to writing, ghostwriters often provide editing services to refine and polish existing content — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a ghostwriter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — content Creation — ghostwriters produce original content for various formats, including novels, articles, and blog posts.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the ghostwriter starts, and an itemised invoice after — editing and Proofreading — ghostwriters can also provide editing services to refine existing content, enhancing clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

Getting the quote right

  • Their experience — a provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in.
  • Complexity of the project — a complicated brief needs a conversation before any work starts.
  • Length of the content required — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours.
  • Research required — it is one of the first things you will be asked about.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: their experience — a provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — a complicated brief needs a conversation before any work starts
  • They will not talk about it: length of the content required — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours
  • A price for the ghostwriter before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the ghostwriter has begun
LOW
€500
TYPICAL
€3,000
HIGH
€20,000

What a ghostwriter costs: €500–€20,000 per project

The figures are for the job, per project, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Book ghostwriting and Blog and article writing each carry their own band. Ghostwriter price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Ghostwriters near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstTheir experience — a provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in — that is what the ghostwriter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the project — a complicated brief needs a conversation before any work starts — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfLength of the content required — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherResearch required — it is one of the first things you will be asked about — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the ghostwriter is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, ghostwriters often have backgrounds in writing, journalism, or specific industries, adding credibility to their work.

Content Creation
Ghostwriters produce original content for various formats, including novels, articles, and blog posts.
Editing and Proofreading
In addition to writing, ghostwriters often provide editing services to refine and polish existing content.
Collaboration and Interviews
Ghostwriters often collaborate closely with clients to capture their ideas and stories accurately.
Book Ghostwriting
This involves writing a full-length book based on the client's concepts, ideas, and outlines, creating a cohesive narrative that aligns with their voice.
Social Media Content Creation
Ghostwriters generate posts and updates for social media platforms, helping brands maintain an active online presence with consistent messaging.
Call-out
A fixed charge for turning up, separate from the work itself. On a short ghostwriter job it is often most of the bill, so ask whether the first hour is inside it.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — collaboration and Interviews — ghostwriters often collaborate closely with clients to capture their ideas and stories accurately, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the ghostwriter has gone.
Test what was doneEditing and Proofreading — in addition to writing, ghostwriters often provide editing services to refine and polish existing content — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. content Creation — ghostwriters produce original content for various formats, including novels, articles, and blog posts — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a ghostwriter's card means something — editing and Proofreading — ghostwriters can also provide editing services to refine existing content, enhancing clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a ghostwriter: questions people ask

The cost of hiring a ghostwriter can vary significantly based on their experience, the complexity of the project, and the length of the content required. A seasoned ghostwriter may charge more due to their expertise and proven track record.

The duration of a ghostwriting project depends on the scope and complexity of the work. A short article may take a few days, while a full-length book could take several months to complete.

Same-day availability for ghostwriting services is rare due to the time-intensive nature of the work. Most ghostwriters require sufficient time to research, write, and revise content to meet quality standards.

Yes, many ghostwriters can accommodate multiple related projects, such as a series of articles or a book and its accompanying marketing materials. Discussing your needs upfront can help streamline the process.

Ghostwriters usually focus on content creation and editing, and may not provide services like graphic design, marketing strategy, or SEO optimisation. It's important to clarify the project scope before hiring to avoid misunderstandings.

NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — ADVERTISING - SERVICE — Standard rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only