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5 Things Business Pros Should Know About Self-Publishing a Book
Thanks go to Ally Machate for today’s guest blog post: Intense competition and a global marketplace thanks to the Internet means it’s harder than ever to make your business stand out. Self-publishing a book can help. Below are five things you need to know to take advantage of this game-changer for you and your business.…
Is BiblioCrunch a new source of ghostwriting leads?
Is BiblioCrunch a new source of ghostwriting leads? Even with demand for ghostwriters on the rise, new sources of ghostwriting projects are always welcome. One such source, which ghostwriters should certainly check out, is BiblioCrunch. My first contact with BiblioCrunch was a couple of weeks ago, when ASJA posted a ghostwriting job lead and listed…
The value of a writing goal buddy
The value of a writing goal buddy A number of years ago, I participated in a writing challenge sponsored by FreelanceSuccess.com (FLX) that changed how I viewed the benefits of being a solo writer. I’ve always enjoyed working alone – even in business school I hated group assignments. Maybe because I often ended up doing…
Help for ghostwriters who want to start a blog
Help for ghostwriters who want to start a blog You know you need one. You know it may become one of the most important marketing tools in your arsenal. And yet you may be scared – scared of what creating a blog will mean in terms of a long-term time commitment. Blogs require work, it’s…
5 ways to position yourself as the ghostwriter-expert
5 Ways to Position Yourself as the Ghostwriter-Expert Clients generally prefer to work with ghostwriters who have experience in the client’s field. Since most clients typically know very little about the publishing process or the world of media in general, they want an expert who can take them by the hand and lead them to…
Help ghostwriting clients get unstuck
Helping ghostwriting clients get unstuck Our job as ghostwriters is to aid clients in getting their ideas down on paper. Once background material is gathered, we are typically responsible for arranging it in an orderly fashion that is interesting to read. The result is a professional quality article or case study, speech, email message, blog…
Do you write in silence or surrounded by noise?
Do you write in silence or surrounded by noise? I have discovered through the years that I write most productively when I am in complete silence. Without noises or voices to distract me, I can most effectively come up with the words I need to tell the story I’m working on for a client.…
What’s your EZPass for ghostwriting gigs?
What’s your EZPass for ghostwriting gigs? Drivers in the Northeast no doubt are familiar with EZPass, the automated system that allows you to travel various toll roads without having to stop to throw coins into a collection basket or hand over a paper card and some bills. By linking your bank account with an EZPass…
Even a “Duck Dynasty” Star Uses a Ghostwriter
Even a “Duck Dynasty” Star Uses a Ghostwriter Most ghostwriting clients approach the process of finding and hiring a ghostwriter or collaborator very methodically. They begin with an idea for a book or a message they want to impart and the realization that they need help in articulating that message or, more commonly, that they…
George Takei has a ghostwriter? Shocker (Not)!
George Takei has a ghostwriter? Shocker (Not)! I love George Takei’s Facebook posts, don’t you? In addition to being a well-known star of “Star Trek” – of which anyone over age 35 is probably aware – Takei also shares funny photos, humorous cartoons, and jokes on his Facebook page. Anyone under 35 probably knows him…
Beyond ghostwriting – income opportunities of the future
While this blog is primarily devoted to all things ghostwriting and ghostwriters, today I want to talk about emerging income opportunities that I hope Association of Ghostwriters members are exploring, or at least interested in. We all have areas of expertise – specialties that we frequently leverage in the pursuit of new writing projects for…
Finding ghostwriting gigs online
Each month members of the Association of Ghostwriters have the opportunity to learn from guest experts, who agree to participate in hour-long teleseminars. Today’s esteemed guest was Graciela Sholander of GhostwritingPlus.com. Sholander is a ghostwriter and freelance writer who also shares links to ghostwriting gigs she uncovers online. She is friendly and helpful…