Marcia Layton Turner
What is a Book Coach?
What is a Book Coach? Guest blog post by Melanie Votaw You’ve heard of ghostwriting and editing, but coaching is a relatively new role in the publishing industry that could help you complete your book. A book coach is a seasoned professional who provides guidance as you write your book yourself. While many first-time authors…
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter for a Memoir?
Should You Hire a Ghostwriter for a Memoir? Guest blog post by Jenna Glatzer There are three main reasons to seek out a ghostwriter for a memoir: You want to write a “legacy book” for your family and friends, You want to use the book as a calling card for a career as a speaker…
Presidents and Ghostwriters
Presidents and Ghostwriters Not sure if hiring a ghostwriter is for you? Only you can decide that for yourself, but did you know that many US Presidents and political leaders have relied on ghostwriters for help in crafting and sharing their messages? This use of ghostwriters goes back centuries, in fact, to the first President,…
Build Your Ghostwriting Business in Five Minutes a Day
Build Your Ghostwriting Business in Five Minutes a Day When you’re starting out as a ghostwriter, the vision of a busy, fully booked ghostwriting business may seem like a fantasy. It’s hard to imagine how you’re going to get from no work, or a few small freelance projects, to the point where you’re turning down…
What to Expect When You Work with a Ghostwriter
What to Expect When You Work with a Ghostwriter The term “ghostwriter” is becoming more commonplace, or at least used more frequently in business conversation, but there are still some misconceptions about what ghostwriters do, exactly, and what role they play within the book publishing industry. If “ghostwriter” is a term you haven’t heard before,…
Ghostwriting Best Practices – Guest Blog Post
Guest Blog Post: Ghostwriting Best Practices Let’s talk about being a specialist, how to write a bullet proof contractand how to always get paid in advance. By Robert Bruce Woodcox Building on Marcia’s recent column about specializing, I thought I’d add my two cents worth and expand in to two other topics and see if…
The Best Ghostwriters Ask Great Questions
The Best Ghostwriters Ask Great Questions The best books are filled with information that is interesting, entertaining, informative, and maybe even surprising. To gather those details requires the skills of a great writer, or, alternatively, a great ghostwriter. The benefit of hiring a talented ghostwriter is as much their writing ability as it is their…
The 6 Things You Should Do Before Writing a Single Word of Your Book
The 6 Things You Should Do Before Writing a Single Word of Your Book If you’ve been thinking about writing a business book, your focus has probably been on how to start the project. You may have thought about a potential title, maybe planned the order in which facts will be shared, and possibly filed…
Ghost Writers: 3 Ways to Gain a Competitive Advantage that Wins You More Business
Ghost Writers: 3 Ways to Gain a Competitive Advantage that Wins You More Business Bob Bly’s latest email to his Direct Response Letter subscribers about how to stand out in a crowded market reinforced something I needed to remind myself. It’s a message I also try to articulate to other writers. That is, we…
3 Things the Hallmark Movie Channel Got Wrong About Ghostwriting
3 Things the Hallmark Movie Channel Got Wrong About Ghostwriting Hallmark holiday movies are sappy and formulaic, and we love them anyway. On Sunday, November 10, 2019 Hallmark premiered a new addition to the Hallmark Christmas movie line-up, titled “The Mistletoe Secret.” (If you don’t want any spoilers, you may want to stop reading right…
5 Websites Where You Can Find Paying Writing Assignments Today
5 Websites Where You Can Find Paying Writing Assignments Today Building a steady stream of writing work can take weeks or months of effort. It’s like planting seeds in the spring that you hope will bear fruit a few weeks or months later. From creating social media profiles to registering on content marketing platforms, designing…
Guest Blog Post: Is LinkedIn ProFinder Worth the Expense?
Guest Blog Post: Is LinkedIn ProFinder Worth the Expense? It’s official, fellow ghostwriters…our profession has been absorbed into the gig economy. That means we’re not just service providers, we’re also a market niche waiting to be tapped. And more than any other product, they want to sell us access to our own source of income.…