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How did you land your first book ghostwriting project?

How did you land your first book ghostwriting project? I landed my first book ghostwriting project after writing and traditionally publishing four of my own books — three novels with Simon & Schuster and one nonfiction book with a smaller indie press. The ghostwriting opportunity came to me via the (now defunct) LinkedIn Profinder platform. I pitched my services to a local CEO looking for a collaborator for a book on running a growing association. He chose to work with me because we lived in the same city at the…

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The Right Way to Think About What You’re Worth…

By Robert Bruce Woodcox Talking about oneself is generally not the way to begin an article that enlightens others, but it is necessary to talk about why you should listen to me carefully as you read this. Most of you ghostwriters are not charging enough for your talents, time, education, experience and the results of…

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Cracking “Voice” with Ghostwriting Clients

By Jeff Raderstrong I was in an interview with a potential client, discussing a book she wanted to write on young leaders in politics. I asked her some of the standard questions I usually ask at this phase of the process: “How would you describe your voice? How would you want me to capture your…

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Tips for Hiring a Ghostwriter

By Erick Mertz Finding the right professional service provider for your needs is often tricky. This can be especially true when it comes to hiring a ghostwriter for your writing project. What makes hiring a ghostwriter so tricky? One reason is this: published rates are difficult to find. Then on the off chance you are…

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