A Simple Guide to Ghostwriting

What is Ghostwriting? No, you are not leaving spooky messages on a mirror fogged up by the steam from the shower. Very simply, Ghostwriting is writing for someone else. This may be in the form of letters, articles, advertising material or e-books. Some people ghostwrite entire novels for someone else.

Many people have the ideas but cannot put it down in writing, some simply do not have the time. To be a ghostwriter you have to be able to write. You need good spelling and grammar. Your writing style is also important. You need to be able to organise yourself and learn to prioritise. Remember that you now work for yourself. You are receptionist, filing clerk, purchasing officer, accounts clerk and oh yes writer.

In addition to this you still have your private life. Most importantly you must meet deadlines. Your client expects a project on time. Your reputation depends on you reliability. Naturally in this day and age you must be computer literate. Not only for writing but using the internet for research and using email to contact your clients. To get started you need: A computer and printer An internet connection, preferably Broadband but dial is OK. Email address Organisational and time management skills Samples of your work. Published or unpublished.

Finding work is as easy as hoping on the computer. Search the internet for freelance writing jobs and you will find many sites to help you on your way. If you want to be seen, write a few short articles (about 500 words) and e-zine editors will use them as content, some even let you use your name on them. Have a look and see what other people are writing about, have a look at their style of writing. This will give you ideas.

Another way is to make up flyers and distribute them in your area advertising your services. Ghostwriting is just about writing what the client wants, getting a message across, selling a product or service or a newsletter full of information. With ghostwriting it is not just your credibility but also that of your clients. In saying that, earn money, have fun and keep writing.

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