Ghost Writers' World

When I first set out to make a living by writing back in 2009, I had all sorts of vague ideas about how to do this. None of them paid enough to buy groceries, especially because I started of working through a low-paying content mill called Elance (now Upwork). By trial and error, I discovered that I could make real money by writing ‘free’ ebooks for clients. You think this is pie in the sky? I’ve written over a hundred ebooks for which my clients have paid me thousands. My clients then turn around and give these ebooks away for FREE! What’s with that? It is common for website owners to offer loyal clients free ebooks as a means to say thank you for buying from them. Others offer a free ebook as a ‘bait’ to get more subscribers to their mailing lists or to entice potential clients to buy their products or services. When website owners do not have the time, skill or inclination to write their own free ebooks, they happily outsource it to freelance writers or ghostwriters l

So it is nearly the end of 2018 and 2019 is just round the corner! 2018 went by so quickly. Tell me about it! So, if you are a freelance writer and reading this, how has 2018 been for you so far? Throughout, the year you might have experienced good times and bad, but as you wave goodbye to this year, are you also ready to wave goodbye to all your fears as a freelance writer? Yes, fears- fears that are holding you from growing and succeeding as a writer-to go out there and build a career in writing. Those were the fears I was carrying with me until last year. By the end of 2017, I was determined to step out and do something new and different- something that would evolve my writing skills and create an impact . I put my fears behind and did everything I could to make 2018 one of the most productive years of my life. I did, BUT..... ......it wasn't easy! You see, in 2018, my family and I took a major step to move from the UK to Pakistan, and if you have ever moved