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    The Savvy Ghostwriter: Secrets of an Invisible Author
    The Savvy Ghostwriter: Secrets of an Invisible Author
    The Savvy Ghostwriter: Secrets of an Invisible Author
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    The Savvy Ghostwriter: Secrets of an Invisible Author

    By Bobbi Linkemer

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    The Savvy Ghostwriter: Secrets of an Invisible Author clarifies what it takes to be a ghostwriter, what a ghostwriter writes, the questions to ask before signing an agreement, as well what a he or she needs to know about contracts, budgets, writing style, ethics, legal requirements, personalities, research, scheduling, organization, working with other freelancers, and getting fired.

    Ghostwriters must understand and embrace these concepts: Ghostwriting is a business transaction. The client has full control over the material and pays for services. The writer’s name may or may not appear on the finished product. Terms and details are agreed upon before the project is begun. The client is obligated to explain the concept for the project, provide the information needed or direction on where to find it, and deliver on what he or she promises. Everything—what goes on, what is said, what the writer learns or observes—is confidential.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 15, 2013
    ISBN9780988578074
    The Savvy Ghostwriter: Secrets of an Invisible Author

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      1 • So, You Want to Be a Ghostwriter?

      Ghostwriting can be a great way to write books, help other people get their messages across, and be paid for doing what you love. On the other hand, this is not a profession for just any writer. Let’s start with a simple test to find out if you have what it takes.

      Do you have a special knack for crawling inside people’s heads to find out what they really want to say?

      Are you able to adapt your writing style to match another person’s voice?

      Can you distill a great deal of information into clear, concise prose?

      Is one of your strengths translating feelings into words?

      Can you organize a complex message into a coherent manuscript?

      Do you have the patience and vision to see a huge project through from start to finish?

      Can you go with the flow when absolutely nothing proceeds as planned?

      If you answered YES to all of the above, ghostwriting may be the right career for you. But, before you decide, here is what you need to know.

      What is a ghostwriter?

      As the title suggests, a ghostwriter works behind the scenes. The spotlight is on the client—the person whose name will be on the cover. This person is the author. You will do everything outlined above, but no one may ever know about it. Ghostwriting is a business transaction, and you are a supplier of services. The client has full control over the material and pays you for your services. Your name may or may not appear on the finished product. Terms and details are agreed upon before you start the project. You and the client are expected to live by the terms of that agreement. The client has a right to expect you to perform, behave, and dress like a professional. You have the right to expect the client to explain the concept for the project, provide the information you will need or direction on where to find it, and deliver on what he or she promises. Everything—what goes on, what is said, what you learn, what you observe—is confidential.

      Why would you want to be a ghostwriter?

      The rewards are many, including the following. You will …

      be constantly challenged

      be your own boss

      build your writing skills and credits

      choose your assignments

      educate others

      get paid for doing what you love

      grow creatively and professionally

      keep learning

      make a living, possibly a comfortable one

      promote ideas, causes, or products you believe in

      increase your marketability as a writer

      maintain the adrenaline rush that comes with writing books

      Why would you not want to be one?

      Life as a ghostwriter is an audition … actually, one audition after another. You have to prove yourself and your qualifications for every single project.

      This is not a career for the thin-skinned or easily stressed-out soul.

      There will be criticism. If something can go wrong, it probably will.

      The word frustration will take on new meaning.

      There are lush times and lean times. Income is unpredictable until or unless you are established and in

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