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Member Spotlight: Karen Rowe
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,…
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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