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...

Tip #2: Saying Thank you! Last week I wrote my first blog on Ghostwriter's World about time management. Here is the link to it if you'd like to catch up: http://ghostwritersworld.blogspot.com/2018/08/time-management-for-freelance-writers-5.html Today's post is about time management too, but by being more thankful. I know what you are thinking- time management and saying thank you (gratitude)- where is the connection there? Trust me, there is. Just bear with me. Appreciation and its sister- gratitude help create a happy workplace environment. The two go hand in hand to keep stress levels low and are also known to increase work efficiency. This all, in turn, leads to better time management. Still doesn't make any sense? Keep reading! How to Express Gratitude   Take some time out at the end of the day- say about 5 to 10 minutes. Think of everything your are thankful for and everyone you are thankful to. Say for instance, you are a freelance writer, ap...

One of the most common questions I am asked is: "Why did you choose to become a ghostwriter when you can become an author and publish in your own name?" My reply is often just one word: " Satisfaction " . But there is more to it than satisfaction alone... Ghostwriters, like myself, make it possible for laymen to share their life experiences, ideas or thoughts. They make it possible for scientists and other experts in specialized fields to share their work, expertise and findings. They help politicians, celebrities and other important people to write their own autobiographies. Without ghostwriters, many of them would never be so well-known to the world, unless, of course, if they all have the time and skills to write it all themselves- which they often don't. Ghostwriters are often preferred by people to write books for them, not only because they know how to play with words, but also because they have the special powers to listen to them, to be ab...

9 years! Yes, this year (2018) marks the 9th year of my career as a freelance ghostwriter and copywriter. I would like to share my experience here for others who would like to take on the same journey of establishing their careers in freelance writing, and learn from the mistakes I made. When I started back in 2009, I was newly married, in a new place, with a new life ahead of me. I had nobody to guide me on where and how to begin. I knew absolutely no one- NO ONE, who was working as a freelance writer. I started with zero knowledge and experience. All I knew was I could write. I was determined I could use this skill of mine to earn myself a living while still being able to look after my home and family. How could I tell others about it? How could I sell this skill of mine, and make any money out of it? I knew nothing. My only friend back then was Google, and not to mention, my husband, who supported me with what I wanted to do. 1. Triond: Google search engines brought up a plat...

Previously we talked about making a wise decision when hiring a ghostwriter to write for you or on behalf of you. The ability to write is God gifted, but imagination is truly beyond any question. You  may be someone who has some brilliant ideas jotted down in the form of small notes. You might want to enlighten people with your great thoughts but still cannot manage to give those notes the look of a good book. What can you do about it? Simply put a full stop to your worries by hiring an expert ghostwriter.  However, they may turn out to be expensive.  If your are trying to work things out on a budget and you have not had any previous experience with  ghost writers ,  do not worry you can easily locate them on various freelancing platforms such as Elance and still get your job done in a pocket-friendly manner. How to Pick One? The right kind of ghostwriter or freelance writer for your job can easily be hired by having a look at his previous checking ou...

People often ask me how much I with this little business of ghostwriting . Wrong question-I know! But, I think it needs to be answered in some way or the other, just to help the budding freelance writers to know what to expect and to create realistic goals while they are starting their careers as ghostwriters.This is also to help those who are thinking of hiring a ghostwriter for their next book. Some people may actually be trying to judge how strong you are financially or rate your success in life by finding out how much you make on a monthly or annual basis by asking such questions. Who cares though? We really can't change the way people think. Can we? No! All we can do is stay calm and carry on. To be completely honest with you, there is not an exact figure of how much I make in a year through my ghostwriting business at Ghostwriters' World . Why? Because it is just like any other business. There are ups and downs. Profits and even losses. Happy customers and dissat...

Enough information about blogs, websites, search engines, SEO and all those trending topics talking about how you can establish your online presence! Let's get back to the topic of 'ghostwriting', something this blog is originally about. Now, before I go any further, I just want to make sure you know what ghostwriting is. It may sound funny but many people still think it's writing about ghosts, witches and those scary things.  While ghostwriting literally means the same, the main idea behind ghostwriting is that you write on someone else's behalf. So basically, if you know a well-known author out there, he probably wasn't the mastermind behind his books. It was a ghostwriter! Does that sound a bit insane or may be unfair to you? You write something and someone else gets the credit for it....Well to some extent it is, but I still believe  establishing  your career as a ghostwriter  is a wonderful idea. Or at least  that's  w...

Who doesn’t want quick and easy money? We all do! With technology on our fingertips, we can use Internet to globally connect with anyone, anywhere. It is the one place where you could start earning money easily in the comfort of your own home and you could literally start doing so today. Freelance work through various websites on the internet helps you achieve this target much more easily. I am a full-time mum and despite having a degree in engineering, I prefer giving quality time to home and family. So, freelance work seems like an ideal choice for me. Writing is something I know I can do and do well, if I dare say so myself. That's why I chose to become a freelance writer, and am very happy with the flexibility and balance it had brough to my life.  I'm writing this blog post today to let you know it isn’t difficult at all to use your talents to make money online (esp. if you can’t spare much time to do a full time job) or if just want to earn some cash on top of you...