Lester Fabian Brathwaite

Lester Fabian Brathwaite – Ghostwriter

Author, creative consultant, ghostwriter, national treasure specializing in short form, long form, humor, queer issues, and pop culture.

Overview

Y'know, there's a lot of hullabaloo about how AI is an existential threat, and while it totally is the harbinger of mankind's eventual, inevitable hoisting of our own collective petard, the question of that hoisting is not if but when. Judging by the quality of AI's "writing" (if you can call it I won't) I'd say we're in no imminent danger: It's boring, formulaic, often inaccurate, and just plain bad. So, for the literal sake of humanity, Iet me—a real (more or less) human being—help make your writing better.

I've got more than 15 years experience as a professional writer, multiple magazine cover stories, a critically-acclaimed book of essays, and a NYT Bestselling novel I legally can't tell you about that I ghostwrote under my belt. If your project needs personality, voice, accuracy, intelligence, or some good old-fashioned zhuzh, I'm your (actual) man.

Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Historical Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment Health & Wellbeing LGBTQ Non-Fiction Music Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2024 — Sep, 2024 (6 months)
- Directed narrative architecture and character development for a full-length historical fiction novel, transforming draft concepts into a polished, commercially viable manuscript, that went on to become a 2025 New York Times Bestseller (title withheld per confidentiality agreement) - Functioned as a key creative partner to the lead author, navigating complex narrative challenges and maintaining creative momentum through feedback and strategy sessions, while maintaining project confidentiality

Entertainment Weekly

Nov, 2021 — Apr, 2025 (over 3 years)
Wrote insightful, often humorous essays and critical analyses, theater reviews, and longform pieces on the intersections of pop culture, race, gender, sexuality, etc. - Covered breaking news stories in pop culture and the entertainment industry, imbuing them with a distinctive voice and perspective - Conducted interviews with high-profile television and movie talent, including actors, writers, and directors around the marketing of their latest projects, while also coordinating with publicists and assistants

MTV Networks/Logo/NewNowNext

Aug, 2018 — Apr, 2020 (over 1 year)
- Contributed daily breaking news stories and longform essays on pop culture, queer issues, race, and politics - Oversaw and produced a video panel discussion on race and social justice in the queer community - Launched popular weekly column, “Can We Talk About…?” which examined current and historical pop culture events from the importance of Oprah’s Legends Ball to the “death” of disco - Wrote the 2019 and 2020 LGBTQ State of the Union addresses for Billy Porter

Out magazine

Nov, 2015 — Aug, 2018 (over 2 years)
- Wrote cover stories on Moonlight, RuPaul, Lena Waithe, and Ricky Martin - Contributed critical essays on pop culture, race, gender, social justice, relationships, fashion, and entertainment - Launched and developed a monthly fitness vertical for print and online - Edited breaking news stories and features from interns and freelancers - Championed and pioneered depictions of diversity both in print and online, including a collection of essays on sexual racism spotlighting queer writers of color

Portfolio

Short-Form Content
Short-Form Content
Rage: On Being Queer, Black, Brilliant . . . and Completely Over It

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