Ghost Writers' World

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...

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...

Having answered the top two most frequently asked questions about ghostwriting, it is now time for the third one. Question #3: What should I include in my contract before I start ghostwriting my client's book? Answer: To state the obvious, a written and signed contract is one of the most important elements a ghostwriter needs before he or she undertakes a ghostwriting job. A contract is a mutual agreement between you, as the ghostwriter and the client you are ghostwriting for. Because a ghostwriting job can take several weeks and even months to complete, what you include in this contract should be all carefully worded. So, what should you include in the contact? From my personal experience as a ghostwriter, I believe any terms that you and the client have mutually discussed and agreed on should be penned down in your contract. Nothing, and I mean absolutely NOTHING should remain a part of your verbal communication. It all has to be in black and white and ...

This post is the second part of my current series of articles where I'll be answering the most common FAQs on ghostwriting that I am being frequently asked. In case you missed the first one, you can catch up here . Today's question is: Question #2: How do I conduct research for ghostwriting my clients' books? Answer: When you are ghostwriting, you have to make sure every bit of information that you have is accurate. In case of a non-fiction book, things may be easy as most of the facts are out there already. Fiction books, on the other hand, are not as simple. They have made up stories alright, but the happenings and events must be related somehow to the real world. In case of biographies, memoirs or historical books, things get a little bit more complicated. You may be asked to write stories that are personal to your clients. Nobody may have experienced or witnessed events that they did. Your clients may state the facts as they know or can recall ...

Ghostwriters out there...whether you are a new ghostwriter or someone thinking of building ghostwriting as a career, ghostwriting may not come easy for you.  You may have many questions boggling your mind or perhaps you have been told off by others to do something unethical. I've been there so I know exactly what you are going through. That's why I've tried to compile a list of the 6 most frequently asked questions about ghostwriting for you in this next series of articles that I'll be posting here. I hope they help simplify things for you a bit. Question #1: How do I get all the information from my client that I need to write his/her book? Answer: Simple, you can gather all the information you need for ghostwriting by communicating effectively with your client that you are ghostwriting the book for. There can be several ways you can do it: a. One-to-one meeting: This is by-far the best form of communication as you sit with your ...

This February (2018) marked the 9th year of my career as a freelance ghostwriter and copywriter. There were so many questions boggling my mind about how far have I come now. It'll be just one more year and I'll have completed a decade in my career as a freelance writer.... 10 years! Wow! Sounds like a really long time, although it feels like I only started yesterday!  I was asking myself: What have I done so far?  Have I done enough? Should I stop now or continue doing what I have been during all these years? Too many questions, right? But they all seemed to be jumping around in the little mind that I have, as if it was a trampoline. They needed to be answered somehow so they would stop bothering me, so I looked back to where I began and continued to ponder..... Freelance Writing for Triond When I first started writing back in 2009, I just wrote articles and published them on a website called Triond. What a sheer waste of time it was! I published over a hundred ar...

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...

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...

While people are  increasingly  relying on ghostwriters to write books, web content, articles, stories or blogs on their behalf, there are still some people who do not appreciate the idea. Of course, the ghostwriter never seems to get the credit for his/her work and earns only a fraction of what the owner of the book or article earns. Doesn't sound fair? Or does it? Here's my honest opinion on it. Why do People Hire Ghostwriters? People hire ghostwriters for the sake of convenience. They may want something written, for example a novel, a memoir, a blog, an article or even engaging content for their website or descriptions of the products they wish to sell. They might have brilliant ideas to write a book that they are thinking about selling and making some money out of. They might just need to fill up their blog with quality content to keep their readers engaged and to increase traffic. So why do they need you? Despite all that, they may be lacking the time and  ne...

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...

What is Social Media? Do I really need to tell you about it? I'm sure you all know, but what you might know is how to use it's power to advertise and market your products or services. As the name suggests, social media are media created for the purpose of social interaction. On social media sites like Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and even popular blogs and forums, people interact by creating, sharing, and exchanging information and ideas in virtual communities. Making Effective use of Social Media If you create remarkable content, visitors to your page will share it with their friends on social media. If the content is really good, people will create a back-link to it. We’ve already discussed how important back-links are to your e-business or bricks-and-mortar company. And word of mouth counts towards promoting your business too! If many read something you wrote or created and they tell their friends, your post can go viral! That spells huge traffic to y...

Want to drive more traffic to your website? Want to get paid without selling? Then you need to get paid Ads on your website. Here's all you need to know about them: What are Paid Ads? Paid advertising is a great way to guide more traffic to your site and increase business. However, you need to be very careful around them or you might make it really expensive for yourself! How are Paid Ads Useful? Paid ads generate lots of website traffic. This SHOULD generally translate into more revenue. But, if all these leads are “tire kickers”, then the money you spend on them might better been used elsewhere. With Google AdWords, you can write your own headline, copy, description of your goods or services and link to any page you want! Getting Started using Paid Ads Google AdWords is a great tool to get started. But, before you shell out money for paid advertising, do your homework. Find out about paid Ads. Read. Talk to others who use them. Make sure you understand about longtail keywords su...