Skip to main content

6 of the Most Commonly Asked FAQs About Ghostwriting: Does Ghostwriting Actually Pay Well?

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:

  1. A ghostwriter's experience
  2. The quality of work he/she offers
  3. The quantity of work demanded by the client
Some ghostwriters charge on an hourly basis. Others charge on a per word basis.

Either is fine. I prefer charging by word. The rate naturally goes up if the project is research intensive.

You might have guessed already that the article above is a bit obsolete and ghostwriting pays even better now.

 A reputed ghostwriter may charge you anywhere between $0.5-2 per word and may quote you in five figures to get your full length novel written.

I talk about how well ghostwriting pays in Hope Clark's 'Funds for Writers'.

Go through it and learn how to charge the top buck for your ghostwriting projects.

Happy ghostwriting!


Comments

  1. Peter17 January 2020 at 08:08

    Hello! Thanks so much for your candid thoughts on ghostwriting! They are helpful for me as I begin to apply for some ghostwriting freelance work. I have a question: One company is interested in my writing and is offering a trial rate of $1.00 per one hundred words, a very low rate as I understand from your blog; I wonder if this is just a beginning rate for someone who is just starting out, or if its highway robbery... Thanks for any thoughts on this!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Tasneem Ali17 January 2020 at 09:34

    Hi Peter,

    The rate you are being offered is surely very low but if you think it is a good opportunity to start off with, go for it. However, also bear in mind that if you do not set your first brick up properly, your structure won't survive. Perhaps, try negotiating for better rates.

    Good luck with your ghostwriting ventures!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Ghostwriter

Despite having published under my own name, I prefer being a ghostwriter. While ghostwriting is not everyone's cup of tea, it just seems to work perfectly for me. The reasons?  1 . Ghostwriting Pays Well Ghostwriting is a lucrative niche . One of the best things about ghostwriting is that you get paid a handsome amount for it. And you get paid upfront. You don't have to wait to write, publish and then market your book to make any money out of it.    At Ghostwriters' World, I offer other writing services such as copywriting but ghostwriting undoubtedly pays the best. You just have to find the right clients- the ones who will pay you well. 2. You Have to do Less Homework Often your clients will have brilliant ideas and stories that they would want you to work on. This means you would not have to start from scratch. You don't have to come up with your own ideas and voice. You would have an outline or plot to begin with so you'll have to do less homewo...
8 comments
Read more

3 Sureshot Steps to Make Your Way into the Ghostwriting Industry Successfully

If you read my article on 8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Ghostwriter , you probably have found at least one reason to be one yourself. Or perhaps you've just discovered that ghostwriting is a lucrative niche and you want to discover the amazing world of ghostwriting world. But, how ? I'll reveal the 3 sure shot steps to let you through the doors of the ghostwriting right now. 1. Read, Write, Repeat No kidding. That's how it begins. You write, write and write more. And for good writing, you'll need to read regularly too. This will open up your mind to fresh ideas for writing. Whether its blogs, articles, letters, emails, newsletters, scripts, books, ebooks, reviews or opinions- you write them down. Pitch to the editors of popular publications, newspapers, newsletters, blogs and magazines. In short, pick every opportunity online to get your writing with your byline out there. Once people know you and you have got enough evidence of all your work being publi...
Post a Comment
Read more

6 of the Most Commonly Asked FAQs About Ghostwriting: Is it Actually Ethical to Ghostwrite?

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 ...
Post a Comment
Read more