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Ghostwriting: The Business of Writing for Other Authors (Writer's Craft) Kindle Edition

by Rayne Hall (Author), Mariana Sabino (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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As a ghostwriter, you write, but someone else – perhaps a celebrity, a bestselling author or a subject authority – gets the credit. For this service, you get paid, often handsomely.

Here are the reasons for taking up ghostwriting:

* Typically, you get paid much more than if you publish under your own name.
* You receive a flat fee for the job, regardless of whether the book flops or succeeds. You won’t have other writers' anxiety about how much royalty you’ll get and if it will be enough to pay the bills.
* The demand for skilled ghostwriters is great and increasing.
* Unlike in an employed job, you can choose who you want to work for, and the kind of work you want to do.
* You can create your own schedule, fitting the work around your other commitments, whether you’re raising children, holding down a day job or studying at university.
* You can work anywhere in the world, as long as you have internet. If you relocate, your ghostwriting career comes with you. If you like, you can even become a digital nomad.
* Unlike writers who publish under their own names, you don’t need to get involved in the marketing and promotion.
* Ghostwriting is a career you can build gradually, starting part-time while you still work in your day job, so there’s no ‘all or nothing’ risk.
* This business has few overheads. You’ll need a computer, internet, perhaps some apps and devices – but those are items you may already have anyway.
* You get writing experience and acquire new skills, and earn while you learn.
* You can combine ghostwriting with authoring books under your own name, choosing how much time to devote to each.
* You can experiment with new genres, without alienating your existing fans.

What’s the catch?

Getting established is difficult, and finding your first clients is is a challenge. The secretive nature of the assignments means they’re rarely advertised in the open market, and most Clients want an already-established ghostwriter. This can make it almost impossible for newcomers to break into the field.

Expert writers Rayne Hall and Mariana Sabiano have pooled their experience you how to get a foot in the door. They guide you to

* choose the best assignments
* negotiate your fee
* work through agencies
* understand ghostwriting contracts (including the crucial non-disclosure agreement)
* the types of clients you’ll encounter
* the ethics of writing under someone else’s name.

You’ll learn specific skills:
* how to match the nominal Author’s voice
* how to write for an existing series
* how to ghostwrite non-fiction books, novels, blog posts, speeches and more
* how to complete someone else’s book.

Mariana and Rayne even reveal the mistakes they’ve made and learnt from, so you don’t need to make them yourself.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NS8BDKY
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1095277650
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Rayne Hall MA is the author of over 100 books, mostly Dark Fantasy and Gothic Horror, e.g. The Bride’s Curse: Bulgarian Gothic Ghost and Horror Stories. She is also the acclaimed editor of Gothic, Fantasy and Horror anthologies (e.g. Among the Headstones: Creepy Tales from the Graveyard) and author of the bestselling Writer’s Craft series for advanced-level writers, including and the bestselling Writer’s Craft series e.g. Writing Gothic Fiction Writing Scary Scenes, Writing Vivid Settings, Writing Vivid Dialogue, Writing Vivid Characters, Writing Deep Point of View.

Born and raised in Germany, Rayne Hall has lived in China, Mongolia, Nepal and Britain. Now she resides in a village in Bulgaria, where men perform the annual demon dance, ghosts and sirens beckon, and abandoned decaying houses hold memories of a glorious past.

Her lucky black rescue cat Sulu often accompanies her when she explores spooky derelict buildings. He delights in walking across shattered roof tiles, scratching charred timbers and sniffing at long-abandoned hearths. He even senses the presence of ghosts… but that’s another story.

Rayne has worked as an investigative journalist, development aid worker, museum guide, apple picker, tarot reader, adult education teacher, belly dancer, magazine editor, publishing manager and more, and now writes full time.

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  • Joshua Chavez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
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    A review written by a struggling twenty-something unpublished author stuck in the service industry:

    I stumbled across this book after getting my hours slashed to bits at my day job. I’ve spent the last few years trying to figure out how I can make side income as a writer. But finding time? Difficult, but possible, with a full time gig, just had to lose sleep here and there. With hours at the day job pretty much gone, and a mid-midlife crisis on the horizon, I found this book.

    This book changed my perspective on writing as a career.

    The information in this book in invaluable for the craft and journey to ghostwriting. From craft, to getting clients and everything in between, Rayne and Mariana have have concocted a recipe for success. You both have changed my life, thank you! I can’t wait to pick up all of your Writer’s Craft collection.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Mental Food to Chew
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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    I am an author who was recently approached by a millionaire about a ghostwriting gig.

    I’ve had a few other ghostwriting queries come across my desk you might say. But so far no one seems committed even after I give them the cheapest price I can afford.

    Needless to say, this book is a good reminder and informative for what it means to be a ghostwriter. Even if I don’t plan to pursue a career in ghostwriting, I find, thanks to this book, I appreciate having the knowledge.

    So the next millionaire who is actually committed to a ghostwriting gig with me, thanks to this book, I’ll be able to blow them away!
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  • Nicholas C. Rossis
    5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate ghostwriting guide
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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    I write books and web copy for a living but I have also undertaken one ghostwriting project so far and am about to embark on my second. I read this to better prepare for the business of writing for other authors, as the headline suggests and found it both enjoyable and helpful. It's obvious that the authors know what they're talking about. They share their experiences with ghostwriting, warts and all, and make sure to tell you of their failings as well as successes. Organized in clear chapters and full of pro tips, this is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in ghostwriting for a living.
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  • Honest Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jam Packed With Advice and Inspiration
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2019
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    A few years ago I stumbled across Rayne’s Writers Craft book “Writing Dark Stories.” As a struggling (some might say sucky) horror writer, I loved it. I found her approach and advice to just be a breath of fresh air and so accessible. I subsequently purchased a number of her Writers Craft books and have always found them extremely insightful.
    When I saw from her newsletter that she was writing a book on ghost writing, I pounded that pre-order button so damn hard. It was a field I’d been contemplating trying to break into after coming to the conclusion that, while I could express myself very well in written form, I struggled for any original ideas of my own. So why not help those that don’t struggle for ideas to bring them to life and earn a few quid in the process while I’m waiting for my own muse to come and smack me round the head?
    As always, I was not disappointed. One of the things I like best about Rayne’s books is that they are just straight to the point. Sometimes, that makes them a little shorter than others but that’s because they are unapologetically absent of any fluff and padding. She says what she needs to say and she gets the hell out. As a result, you get a quick read but one jam packed full of useful information and advice.
    One of the pieces of advice that I found most valuable, which will result in a redraft of my LinkedIn page, was to specialise in one area rather than trying to just be a generic “ghost writer.” It made so much sense that I feel stupid for not having thought of it myself. But, by following it, I already have one gig in the bag and another at discussion stage.
    The authors (not to ignore Mariana’s valuable contributions) also take you through the process of applying for jobs and building your reputation, drawing on their experience as hirers as well as writers.
    There are a sprinkling of typos (probably about ten) but that does not detract from a massively helpful and inspiring guide. If you want to ghost write, get this book. You won’t regret it.
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