Ghostwriting: The Business of Writing for Other Authors - Paperback

by Mariana Sabino (Author), Rayne Hall (Author)

As a ghostwriter, you write, but someone else - perhaps a celebrity, a bestselling author or a subject authority - gets the credit. For this service, you get paid, often handsomely.Here are the reasons for taking up ghostwriting: * Typically, you get paid much more than if you publish under your own name.* You receive a flat fee for the job, regardless of whether the book flops or succeeds. You won't have other writers' anxiety about how much royalty you'll get and if it will be enough to pay the bills.* The demand for skilled ghostwriters is great and increasing.* Unlike in an employed job, you can choose who you want to work for, and the kind of work you want to do.* You can create your own schedule, fitting the work around your other commitments, whether you're raising children, holding down a day job or studying at university.* You can work anywhere in the world, as long as you have internet. If you relocate, your ghostwriting career comes with you. If you like, you can even become a digital nomad.* Unlike writers who publish under their own names, you don't need to get involved in the marketing and promotion.* Ghostwriting is a career you can build gradually, starting part-time while you still work in your day job, so there's no 'all or nothing' risk.* This business has few overheads. You'll need a computer, internet, perhaps some apps and devices - but those are items you may already have anyway. * You get writing experience and acquire new skills, and earn while you learn.* You can combine ghostwriting with authoring books under your own name, choosing how much time to devote to each.* You can experiment with new genres, without alienating your existing fans.What's the catch? Getting established is difficult, and finding your first clients is is a challenge. The secretive nature of the assignments means they're rarely advertised in the open market, and most Clients want an already-established ghostwriter. This can make it almost impossible for newcomers to break into the field. Expert writers Rayne Hall and Mariana Sabiano have pooled their experience you how to get a foot in the door. They guide you to* choose the best assignments* negotiate your fee* work through agencies* understand ghostwriting contracts (including the crucial non-disclosure agreement)* the types of clients you'll encounter* the ethics of writing under someone else's name.You'll learn specific skills: * how to match the nominal Author's voice* how to write for an existing series* how to ghostwrite non-fiction books, novels, blog posts, speeches and more* how to complete someone else's book