Ghost writing

[12freelance]

I am ghostwriting for a client and understand that I waive my rights to receive credit for the piece. Shall I write my name on the word document being forwarded to the client, so they know who it came from in the event they wish to hire me again at a later date?

[petra_r]

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Peggy P wrote:

I am ghostwriting for a client and understand that I waive my rights to receive credit for the piece. Shall I write my name on the word document being forwarded to the client, so they know who it came from in the event they wish to hire me again at a later date?

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You don't need to do that, if the client hired you on Upwork, they'll find you in their Upwork account.

[12freelance]

Thank you Petra.

My name should not appear anywhere on the document, correct? 

Is there any documentation I need to put on the piece itself releasing my rights? 

[prestonhunter]

re: "Is there any documentation I need to put on the piece itself releasing my rights?"

No. Don't need to add anything.

You already relinquished all rights associated with the work you are submitting a long time ago - when you clicked on a button affirming that you agree with Upwork's default contract between clients and freelancers.

[prestonhunter]

re: "My name should not appear anywhere on the document, correct?"

It does not really matter.

If you send me a file with your name in it, I can remove your name.

If you send me a file without your name in it, I can put your name in it. Or my name. Or make up a new name. When I hire a freelancer, then I can edit any file they send me. If they send me a file I can't edit, then they sent me the wrong format. I will not release payment or close the contract until they send me the correct file format.

[12freelance]

Thank you.