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Member Spotlight: Gene Shannon
How did you land your first book ghostwriting project?How did you land your first book ghostwriting project? Many years ago, I was a member of the Editors Association of Canada, which ran a jobs hotline to connect members of the public with experienced editors. A query came in from someone looking for help with their memoir. The person was an advanced karate teacher and I was a very inexperienced practitioner of a completely different martial art—it was enough of a connection that he trusted me to take on his project. He was starting from scratch but had a…
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Guest Post: How I Ghostwrite Business Books…And Bumble Messages
By Megan Okonsky When I meet new people, I hesitate before sharing what I do for work. My official title shifted from “copywriter” to “ghostwriter” in 2019 and I began fielding quite a few questions about my job. Nervous to take up too much time talking about my 9-5, I avoided bringing up work woes…
Guest Post: What You Should Know Before Hiring a Ghostwriter to Pen Your Memoir
By Rob Swystun First off, let me just say that you have absolutely lived a fascinating life. Your accomplishments deserve to be hailed and your trials and tribulations deserve to be recognized. With that out of the way, it pains me to inform you that regardless of how interesting your life is, your chances of…
Why Ghostwriting Fees Are Like Fine Art Prices
My talented father, Richard C. Layton, was a fine artist, working primarily in watercolor, oils, and pastels. He drew and painted landscapes, seascapes, and portraits. I always marveled at how quickly his paintings would take shape. He would labor for hours in his studio, concertos and symphonies playing in the background, carefully applying layers of…