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How did you land your first book ghostwriting project?

How did you land your first book ghostwriting project? In 2008, through a network of editors from my freelance writing work, I was offered my first book deal with a small, regional press to write a trivia book on chocolate. I wrote that book in six weeks, and was paid $4,000. This led to a second book deal about coffee. And although freelance writing paid well and I had experienced relative success and some profitability, I ultimately realized it was not for me as a long-term career choice. When a…

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Guest Post: How Much Time Should a Ghostwriter Invest in a Prospective Client?

By Thomas Hauck If you’re like me, you’re a sole proprietor who serves a revolving set of clients throughout the year. A new client comes on board, you write their book, and then you say goodbye and move on to the next author. I ghostwrite five or six books a year, both fiction and non-fiction,…

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Guest Post: How to Find Ghostwriting Clients in Your Own Backyard

By Robert Bruce Woodcox I am a veteran ghostwriter (27 years) and a veteran AOG member (8 years). However, I also spend a great deal of time consulting/counseling by the hour, other ghostwriters on the “business” side of this profession. The first question most new clients ask is: “How do I find new work, market…

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Make it Easy for Ghostwriting Clients to Find You

These days it’s standard procedure to start almost any kind of research online. Not sure what kind of office printer to buy? Ask Consumer Reports which is the highest rated. Looking for Chinese restaurant options in your neighborhood, Yelp can help. Trying to figure out how to record a Loom video? Google it. This also…

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