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 homework than you'd have to for your own book.
3. No More Marketing....Yay!
Ghostwriting works best for people like me who absolutely suck at marketing. Once the book has been written by you and approved by your client, your job is done. You do not have to spend any time or money on marketing that book to sell it. It's your client's headache. You can start working on any other writing projects you like. There should be no boundaries and no obligations for you.
4. Something New, Every Single Time
I've mentioned this point in one of my previous posts on ghostwriting. When it comes to writing your own books, you tend to have a unique style and tone. Ghostwriting is different. It's magical. You enjoy seeing different angles and perspectives. You get to hear and write interesting stories that you would have never come across otherwise.
5. Ghostwriting Brings Satisfaction
When I help materialize the dreams of people who are too busy or unable to write themselves, the feeling is simply amazing.
I've helped a dying person get his word across to rest of the world. I've helped a foster parent's story come to life. I've helped vent the feelings of someone who was abused mentally and physically all her life, through my writing. I have helped jot down the success story of someone who was on the brink of committing a suicide, but just gave up the idea to set an example for others. I've helped someone help her dying mother create a book that she had so wanted to jot down herself in her life, but her illness never let her. There are so many other ways I helped my clients through my writing. That has brought me tears, smiles, joys and feelings that words cannot express.
Most of all, ghostwriting has brought me an inner satisfaction and I feel appreciated for my work- even if it's just one person (my client) that's thanking me for it.
Not everyone may feel the same way though.
6. You Ghostwrite Better than Write Your Own Book
I don't know about you when it comes to writing something for myself, I never seem satisfied. I write drafts after drafts and keep on editing my work for ages. Of course, I want it to be perfect but the process is frustrating.
When it comes to ghostwriting, I am reviewing my own work as a third person. Even though I write it, it's not going to be published as mine. So, once the first draft is ready, I am able to see my strengths and weaknesses in writing clearly. I am able to fix my mistakes pretty quickly and bring in helpful insights for my clients.
7. Learning Never Stops for Ghostwriters
Every time I am working on a ghostwriting project, it's a new learning experience. No two ghostwriting projects are ever the same. There is so much to learn about the history, tradition and culture of different countries and people. There are so many interesting stories and experiences of people that you get to know about.
8. It Never Gets Too Boring
When you are doing the same kind of thing everyday, chances are you will be put off by it eventually.
But when you are ghostwriting, you experience a new challenge every time. A new story. A new style of writing.
Sometimes your clients will name a famous author like Stephen King, Judy Brown, Margaret Atwood or Jane Austen and ask you to write like them. This is difficult and you have to read these authors' works to imitate their style. Nonetheless, any new challenge is another fascinating experience.
As long as you are willing to give away your hard work not just earning well, but to learn more, face new challenges, write with a unique voice and gain satisfaction from your work, ghostwriting is for you.
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 homework than you'd have to for your own book.
3. No More Marketing....Yay!
Ghostwriting works best for people like me who absolutely suck at marketing. Once the book has been written by you and approved by your client, your job is done. You do not have to spend any time or money on marketing that book to sell it. It's your client's headache. You can start working on any other writing projects you like. There should be no boundaries and no obligations for you.
4. Something New, Every Single Time
I've mentioned this point in one of my previous posts on ghostwriting. When it comes to writing your own books, you tend to have a unique style and tone. Ghostwriting is different. It's magical. You enjoy seeing different angles and perspectives. You get to hear and write interesting stories that you would have never come across otherwise.
5. Ghostwriting Brings Satisfaction
When I help materialize the dreams of people who are too busy or unable to write themselves, the feeling is simply amazing.
I've helped a dying person get his word across to rest of the world. I've helped a foster parent's story come to life. I've helped vent the feelings of someone who was abused mentally and physically all her life, through my writing. I have helped jot down the success story of someone who was on the brink of committing a suicide, but just gave up the idea to set an example for others. I've helped someone help her dying mother create a book that she had so wanted to jot down herself in her life, but her illness never let her. There are so many other ways I helped my clients through my writing. That has brought me tears, smiles, joys and feelings that words cannot express.
Most of all, ghostwriting has brought me an inner satisfaction and I feel appreciated for my work- even if it's just one person (my client) that's thanking me for it.
Not everyone may feel the same way though.
6. You Ghostwrite Better than Write Your Own Book
I don't know about you when it comes to writing something for myself, I never seem satisfied. I write drafts after drafts and keep on editing my work for ages. Of course, I want it to be perfect but the process is frustrating.
When it comes to ghostwriting, I am reviewing my own work as a third person. Even though I write it, it's not going to be published as mine. So, once the first draft is ready, I am able to see my strengths and weaknesses in writing clearly. I am able to fix my mistakes pretty quickly and bring in helpful insights for my clients.
7. Learning Never Stops for Ghostwriters
Every time I am working on a ghostwriting project, it's a new learning experience. No two ghostwriting projects are ever the same. There is so much to learn about the history, tradition and culture of different countries and people. There are so many interesting stories and experiences of people that you get to know about.
8. It Never Gets Too Boring
When you are doing the same kind of thing everyday, chances are you will be put off by it eventually.
But when you are ghostwriting, you experience a new challenge every time. A new story. A new style of writing.
Sometimes your clients will name a famous author like Stephen King, Judy Brown, Margaret Atwood or Jane Austen and ask you to write like them. This is difficult and you have to read these authors' works to imitate their style. Nonetheless, any new challenge is another fascinating experience.
As long as you are willing to give away your hard work not just earning well, but to learn more, face new challenges, write with a unique voice and gain satisfaction from your work, ghostwriting is for you.
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ReplyDeleteAccording to noorani qaida page 10, Ghostwriters are hired for the quality of their work, not necessarily for their "name" as the author of the book. However, there are many types of transactions that a ghost can "negotiate" with a book author in order to achieve a mutually fair transaction between the ghostwriter and the book author.
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