You’re probably wondering who’s behind the curtain.

I’ve been called many things over the years: Joust, Joist, José. The funniest was when a peer in the Boy Scouts read my last name for the first time and, with some trepidation, asked: “Ghost?” That moment would haunt me for years until someone called me that again, but for a very different reason.

My name is Daniel A. Jost III, and I’m a Public Relations expert by day who writes in the style of pretty much anyone I need to impersonate (professionally). By night, I continue the skills that I’ve honed in my day job to help dioceses, nonprofits, tech wizards and global NGOs craft the perfect message using the best name of all: yours.

So if you’re looking for a freelancer to moonlight away your campaign deadlines, daunting projects you’ve been putting off for some time or simply want to show off your rarely-used fountain pen on a final draft of your magnum opus that was actually written by yours truly, look no further.

And if you’re not convinced by this small block on my main page, I’ve got a catalogue of completed works for you to peruse. Once you’re done, it’ll be time to click the button below.

Hire Jost
THis is not my first rodeo
Years of Experience
Freelance Projects Delivered
Partner Dioceses, Organizations & Publications
Grants Won with My Assistance
For any voice you need, I’ve got you!

Services

Whether you’re hoping to write a self-help book, refresh your website’s text content or draft donor-targeted messaging, I can help your vision materialize.

I’ll do the writing and you get the words that you’ve been looking for.

Bring It to Life

Your general purpose verbiage that you might use to direct a client to a new product, send a cleverly-worded eblast or head a stewardship initiative. Copywriting is the backbone of sales and marketing in the digital age. It compliments the visual images your graphic designer created and zeroes in on what you need, when you need it most.

Website Copy

High-engagement Email Campaigns

Philanthropic Messaging

Brand Voice

I have penned internal communications, speeches, talking points, and other C-level deliverables — for organization presidents, published authors and even bishops of the Catholic Church.

Crisis and Restructuring Language

Media Interview Frameworks

Personalized Letters

Homily and Speech Prompts

Video Scripts

Certified in grant writing by the University of South Carolina, I regularly apply for grants and am trained to locate funding for organizations like yours.

Research & Development

Grant Applications

Narrative Creation for Funder Appeal

I don’t always need to be invisible! I am regularly featured in magazines, newspapers and digital outlets like The Post and Courier and The Catholic Miscellany.

On-theme Article Writing

CMA Awards Recipient

A Wide Range of Personal Interests

  • He Brings Creativity, Professionalism, and a Positive Attitude.

    “Daniel is not only a talented and reliable freelance writer but also a genuine pleasure to work with. He brings creativity, professionalism, and a positive attitude to every project, while communicating clearly and meeting expectations with care. I would gladly recommend him for any writing opportunity or collaboration.”
    Katie Gosney
    Digital Asset Manager at Cross Catholic Outreach

  • Turning Dense Technical Jargon into Understandable Explanations.

    “Daniel wrote numerous articles for Fierce Wireless and Fierce Telecom to help our readers understand complicated technology topics. This content has been linked in hundreds of other articles to help readers on the wider internet. I would highly recommend him as a freelance writer. He tackled difficult topics with good cheer, turning dense technical jargon into explanations that people can understand.”
    Linda Hardesty
    Executive Editor & Chief Analyst at Fierce Network

  • He Can Synthesize Exactly What Your Brand Voice Needs to Be.

    “Daniel is a strong, authentic writer. He’s able to deliver quickly and accurately, but, most importantly, he can synthesize exactly what your brand voice needs to be. And, then, he helps you hold to that standard. It’s been a delight to work with him, and his positivity helps make even mundane jobs a pleasure.”
    Anne Clark
    Assistant Director of Communications at The Diocese of Charleston

  • Proposing the Questions and Mysteries of Life.

    “A talented writer is marked not only by his ability to form grammatically correct copy or catchy marketing slogans, but even more so by his ability to propose the questions and mysteries of life through that strange act of weaving together words, interpreting signs and symbols into powerful poetry and prose. Daniel is that kind of writer. ”
    James O’Reilly
    Founder of The Broken Binnacle

  • Sharp Attention to Detail — A Lively and Engaging Writing Style.

    “Daniel interned with Forbes Books right after college. Even then, he demonstrated a strong work ethic, eagerly taking on several high-profile projects in a short period of time. His sharp attention to detail — along with a lively and engaging writing style — made him an excellent partner in our communication efforts.”
    Stephen Larkin
    Former Editorial Director at Forbes Books

  • A Thoughtful Soul — Equally Thoughtful Writing.

    “I have known Daniel for years and he has always been a thoughtful soul, so it’s no surprise to me that his writing is equally thoughtful. The ability to concisely and meaningfully convey one’s thoughts is a skill all the more rare these days in the age of AI, and I would highly recommend Daniel’s services to communicate your organization’s mission effectively.”
    Samuel Morales
    Founder of 100 Movies Every Catholic Should See
ALONG FOR THE RIDE

Process

Whether it’s a book, a website or a single donor letter, here’s how we’ll move from blank page to finished piece — no detours, I promise.

1. Meet &
Listen

Every project begins with a conversation — your goals, your audience, your voice. I ask thoughtful questions, take careful notes and get a feel for how you speak before I ever start writing as you.

2. dig &
outline

Before a single sentence takes shape, I research the details — background, source material, structure — and chart a path so nothing gets lost along the way.

3. Write &
Refine

This is where the magic happens. I draft, you weigh in and we refine together until every word feels unmistakably yours.

4. deliver &
Linger

You receive the final piece, polished and ready to publish — and I don’t just disappear once it’s turned in. I’m here for edits, future pieces or whatever comes next.

1. MEET & LISTEN

Every project begins with a conversation — your goals, your audience, your voice. I ask thoughtful questions, take careful notes and get a feel for how you speak before I ever start writing as you.

2. DIG & OUTLINE

Before a single sentence takes shape, I research the details — background, source material, structure — and chart a path so nothing gets lost along the way.

3. WRITE & rEFINe

This is where the magic happens. I draft, you weigh in and we refine together until every word feels unmistakably yours.

4. DELiver & linger

You receive the final piece, polished and ready to publish — and I don’t just disappear once it’s turned in. I’m here for edits, future pieces or whatever comes next.

“Go ahead, make my day.”

Hire a Ghost

Someone wrote that memorable line for Sudden Impact, and it sure as heck wasn’t Clint Eastwood. It was a man named Joseph Stinson, but you’ve probably never heard of him unless you’re a serious movie geek. Remember when Queen Elizabeth II passed away and immediately a letter was released from King Charles III? I can tell you from firsthand experience he did not write that — his ghostwriter did. Emulate the greats and work with me to enshrine iconic messages in the mind of your audience. Pick a time in the calendar to start with a quick discovery call. I promise not to ghost you. Prefer email? You can reach me directly at [email protected].

Get in touch: [email protected]

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