Ghost Writers' World

Hello all! Recently many people have come across asking me how I actually get about writing a book or an eBook. Some of the questions that now I'm been tired of answering  are:  Can anyone do it or are there any special skills required?  Is the process simple or complicated?  How do they get published? That's why I've decided to dedicate my next series of blog posts to all those curious minds out there who wish to write their own book and get it published for others to read their ideas. I hope to make the process sound as simple as possible. In this first post about writing your own book, I'll start off with simple tips and tricks to let you get started. To answer the question " Can anyone do it?", I'd say, "No, not really. But many can". If we could all write, a ghostwriter like myself would not have existed in the first place. And there would be no other way to make money than just by writing. Think if we were all writers, wh...

The most number of orders I get from my clients involve writing enticing and captivating ecommerece product description for their website. Words are powerful: they can make or break a relationship and they can help you sell what you can't sell. I've made a list of some very simple, yet useful tips here to get your own product descriptions written without having to pay a content writer to do it for you: Focus on your product alone. Don't talk about other products. Jot down all relevant information about the product. Don't miss out on anything. Make a list of all the useful features separately. Qualities like affordable, long-lasting, unique are always good. People are looking for them! Use keywords for SEO . But don't do any keyword stuffing Think about the target audience. Write as if you're talking to them. Entice them. Keep it simple and short. People don't have time to read too much, but do that without missing out on any useful information. 1...

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...