The most common reason that freelance writers have to pass on a project or have their proposals rejected is being unable to match a budget or being underbid by another writer. Money talks. But if you can make a strong connection and imprint your name on a potential client's brain, you can out-talk money. You … Continue reading Why First Impressions = Superior Freelance Proposals
If you're a ghostwriter in any niche, the two hardest aspects of maintaining your business are building a portfolio and establishing credibility. The two go hand-in-hand somewhat, and I have already covered How to Craft a Ghostwriter Portfolio, but there is another way you can stand out to potential clients. You may not be … Continue reading Throw Off the Sheet: Why ghostwriters need a personal platform
Ever since I boosted my ghostwriting rates to an average of $15,000 - $30,000 per book, I've taken on numerous rewriting gigs. Why? Well, they have a smaller scope and require less creative input on the ghost's part. So, they are more budget-friendly. However, rewriting a book, or even just a portion of a book, … Continue reading Freelance Book Rewriting Q&A
It's hard to find income reports from freelancers specializing in the book niche, especially ghostwriters. So, last year I started posting income reports in the hopes of providing some encouragement to those thinking of entering this field. It is, in fact, possible to feed and clothe yourself running your own book-focused business if you’re willing … Continue reading How I Write and Edit Books for a Living: February 2018 Income Report
Here's to starting the new year off right! I am so excited to share with you all how I landed my first big project of the year. My hope is that a walkthrough of my interactions with this client can help you do the same, especially since those interactions allowed me to land the project … Continue reading How I Landed a $7,500 Ghostwriting Project
When you're building your freelance website, setting up your LinkedIn page, or sending out a pitch to a potential client, you need to have an official freelance writer title that quickly conveys what you do and can lead clients to you via keyword searches. However, there are a number of various titles that freelancers … Continue reading Choose the Right Freelance Writer Title
Composing an outline, whether general (to be filled in later by client interviews) or bulleted down to the last detail, is the first step of a how-to book ghostwriting project. This week, I want to talk about how to get started with your outline. There are no hard and fast rules on how you … Continue reading Outlining a How-To Book as a Ghostwriter
This year, I started posting income reports because I have found there is a serious lack of these reports for experts in my field (namely, books), and I want to provide some hope to those thinking of entering it. I want you to know that it’s possible to feed and clothe yourself running your … Continue reading How I Make Money Writing and Editing Books: October 2017 Income Report
This year, I started posting income reports because I have found there is a serious lack of these reports for experts in my field (namely, books), and I want to provide some hope to those thinking of entering it. I want you to know that it's possible to feed and clothe yourself running … Continue reading How I Make Money Writing and Editing Books: September Income Report
Book ghostwriting CAN'T work without some sort of interview process. Without getting on the phone and discussing book structure, goals, and content with your client, how are you ever going to deliver a final product that captures the client's voice and vision? You're not. Period. But interviewing strategies are not something everyone learns in … Continue reading Client Interview Strategies for Ghostwriters
