Ghost Writers' World

You have just found out that ghostwriting is a lucrative career . You wish to become a ghostwriter now, but you know it is not easy to be one. The biggest challenge you will face as a ghostwriter is to see someone else take the credit for your writing. That’s what all ghostwriters sign up for. Developing this sense of detachment is the first thing you’ll need to learn to do, but there are other skills that you’ll need to succeed as a ghostwriter. Besides having a command over the language and mastering the art of writing that we all need as writers, there are 7 other skills that, in my opinion, will help you develop a successful career in ghostwriting. 1. Be Versatile – You should be able to handle different kinds of writing projects with equal ease. While you may be an expert in a certain niche or genre, don’t just confine yourself to ghostwriting books. Expand your skills to write short or long articles, blogs, speeches or essays. Confining yourself to just one area wil...

When people talk to you, they can be insensitive and brutal at times. People ask me, "What do you do?" "I am a ghostwriter . I write books for my clients. " "And what does that exactly mean?" they ask naively. "Do you write about ghosts and haunted places?" " Actually, I write for others. I  never get the credit for what I write." "Oh, that's weird. Is that actually a job? I'd never do that. What's the point of working so hard when you never get the credit for it?" they say bluntly. Heartbroken, I still try to keep that smile on my face. I lift my spirits up to explain how helping others brings the element of satisfaction to me. Of course, ghostwriting pays well too, but this is what I do because I enjoy ghostwriting more than writing in my own style does. I actually wrote an entire post on what's in it for me as a ghostwriter when I am working behind the scenes. The post explains my point of ...

Does ghostwriting actually pay well? This is by far the most frequently asked question about ghostwriting. I meet someone every other day who asks me about how well ghostwriting pays. What's interesting is the fact that the majority of these aren't writers or people thinking of making ghostwriting their career. These are just those nosy people who want to judge your 'financial status' by finding out how much you make as a ghostwriter. That's why I will answer this question now, right here, right now. Question 5 Does ghostwriting actually pay well? Answer Yes, it does. I actually answered the same question on this blog back in 2013. You may read it here. As mentioned in the article above, the rates of ghostwriters vary a lot. They depend on: A ghostwriter's experience The quality of work he/she offers The quantity of work demanded by the client Some ghostwriters charge on an hourly basis. Others charge on a per word basis. Ei...