Getting Work
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…
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…
Good News for Writers—Upwork Removes its Skills Tests
Good News for Writers—Upwork Removes its Skills Tests Any writer registered on Upwork to search for freelance ghostwriting projects should be thrilled to know that, as of July 9, skill tests will not be part of your record. Upwork was one of the few job sites that offered online skill tests as a way for…
How Often Should You Follow Up with Potential Ghostwriting Clients?
How Often Should You Follow Up with Potential Ghostwriting Clients? Many ghostwriters aren’t sure exactly what to do after a promising phone discussion or email exchange with a ghostwriting client. Should they send an email expressing thanks for the prospect’s time? Would mailing a handwritten note be more effective to keep them in the running…
Keys to Writing Successful Cover Letters that Get Ghostwriting Gigs
Keys to Writing Successful Cover Letters that Get Ghostwriting Gigs One commonality across nearly every ghostwriting opportunity you uncover, hear about, or are referred to is that you’ll need to put together a cover letter designed to get the recipient to hire you. Some ghostwriters have more success than others, however, with a few members…
How ghostwriters are paid
How Ghostwriters Are Paid The Association of Ghostwriters (AOG) gets inquiries on a daily basis from individuals with terrific stories to tell but who need help turning them into a book. Some are memoirs about triumph over adversity, others are rags-to-riches tales, or important lessons learned in the C-suite. They all sound interesting. Some might…
Ghostwriters: Five Easy Ways to Lose a Client
Ghostwriters: Five Easy Ways to Lose a Client For many of us, winning new clients is the fun part. It’s the high point after expressing interest, providing a résumé or bio, sending writing samples, being interviewed, offering a quote, and following up ad infinitum. Finally, victory! You’ve landed a new ghostwriting gig. The hard part comes…