What is Ghost Written and Why you Need it.

Do you want to earn money as a writer, is not it?

They said everyone on Facebook (including your weird aunt) that you are writing to are available. You wrote a message to invite guests after publishing your talent to present and get your name there. Maybe you've even landed some jobs already. (Good for you!)

But then, a potential customer will send you an email with the question: "Do you provide services of genetic writing?

And you are at a loss. Maybe you've heard of ghostwriting. Maybe you have an idea of ​​what it is. Or maybe ask yourself if these Ouija boards are connected in one way or another.

You do not want to look like an e-mail like an idiot to tell you: "Uh ... what do you mean with"

This looks like a great way to send your potential customers to run into the mountains.

Well, do not look any further because I tell you everything you need to know about ghostwriting, starting with ...

What is ghostwriting?

You may already have blurred notions about ghostwriting as I did ... when I heard about ghostwriting, I thought it was only used for memory celebrities.

It turns out that these memories are just the tip of the iceberg. Ghostwriting is everywhere.

So, what is it?

If ghostwrite let someone else put his name on your work. That means you have no credit at all.

In general, the person performing the work of the order will have the copyright, which also means that they will change the work in the way or re-post it right.

So, why would anyone hire a ghostwriter? Are they too lazy to write their own affairs?

Not necessarily. People hire ghostwriters for many different reasons, but the most common are:

Their activity has grown so much that they no longer have the time to write (all) their own material.

They have great expertise and an exciting story to tell, but they do not know how to write or they are not so good.

It's nothing new, either: Ghostwriting has been around in one form or another for centuries.

To give you more idea of ​​what it can mean, my own ghostwriting is:

Throw a draft that is difficult to edit and expand where necessary.

Take the rough notes of a blogger and transcribe them.

Collect articles briefly and functional blog (eg a new podcast announced).

A topic is discussed and a very brief overview and then writes an assessment.

Write an article based on a title and nothing more.

Under ideas with permission, then hear articles (though this is rare).

As you can see, write a spectrum of something like a publisher relationship spirit, write a piece from scratch.

Of course I have the ghost for blogs.

Authors like Roz Morris write whole books as ghostwriters, which is a much more complex process that involves extensive interviews with customers.

But why would you say that someone takes credit for your writing?

Suppose you want to create your own brand as a writer, why should you ghostwrite?

After all, you do not get any credit. Your name will not appear anywhere on the piece ... and you probably can not tell anyone who wrote you.

But you have many reasons to ghostwrite. Many authors do, and many authors love it.

Here are two main advantages:

Advantage # 1: Anonymous write country extraordinary good

A great reason for silver ghostwrite. It tends to pay as a regular free better.

After all, your name is bound to your words is valuable as a writer. If you have a right side, you can use this work to present your skills, build your reputation and potentially attract new customers. It is therefore appropriate (and common practice) to increase your costs, offset the loss of these benefits.

There is no exact rule as to how much additional you have to charge for ghostwriting on the regular free. Personally, I tend to increase by about 15% to 20% of my fees.

In addition, once you have established a ghostwriting relationship with someone, it often leads to a continuous work for you. Most people want their writing to be coherent, so it makes sense to stay the same author.

In other words, you have a consistent work with a higher rate than usual. This is an advantage, is not it?

Benefit # 2: Developing closer relationships with big names in your area

As a ghostwriter, you usually work closely with your customers. You can be aware of their rough notes or your mind maps, or you can interview them over the phone or in person.

The chances are good to focus your ghostwriting on a particular subject (especially if you write a blog).

This means that you have a great opportunity to know someone and become established in your field.

You will find that you have valuable information on the "behind the scenes" a high-end blog, or you have a clearer idea of ​​how a writer works by great names and thinks.

This can be opened! This could help you move ideas on how to best move forward in your own business.

And as you build stronger relationships and even friendships, with your customers, they can also share your other work on social networks that give you extra traffic. (Many of the people I criticized supported me this way.)

If you need a favor or need advice, it is likely that they will be very happy to help.

The success of a blog is dependent on the help of other bloggers ... especially those who have a public and a very good reputation in their area. Ghostwriting precisely you closer to these people.

Counterpoint: why you can not be a ghostwrite

There are some concerns that the writers about ghostwriting:

"But it certainly is not ethically justifiable?"

"But why would they benefit from my hard work?"

"But what about my platform?"

These are genuine concerns ... and for you, they can be decision-makers.

We dig.

Objection 1: "They help someone deceive their readers - it is unethical"

If someone ghostwrite, give them your words as their own.

Is it ethically justifiable?

The authors who rent ghosts certainly think it is! But all authors or readers disagree. Many believe that certain types of ghostwriting are ethical than others.

Consider, for example, these two scenarios, which are at opposite ends of the ghost-writing spectrum:

Bloggers big names hail a ghostwriter to write an e-book in their name. The blogger speaks ghostwriter for an hour and gives a detailed overview. Once the e-book is complete, the blogger of the big name the bed, the edits and his name on it.

Bloggers big names hail a ghostwriter to write an e-book in their name. They give the ghostwriter the freedom to offer the object and the outline, and they do not provide help. When you're done, the blogger places his name on it without giving it a second look.

Personally as a reader, I would feel comfortable with the position no. 1. The thoughts in the e-book belong to bloggers; The ghostwriter has helped shape them.

Objection  2, however, seems much more thorny.

 As a reader I would feel deceived. Buy the ebook because I want expertise blogger ... not a ghostwriter, I do not know.

If you are thinking about ghostwriting, you need to decide what is - and is not - ethics. Where would you personally lead the ghostwriter, if at all?

Further thoughts on the rights and disturbances of ghostwriting, can be found in the publication Patty Podnar. Is Ghostwriting Ethical?

Amanda Montell Your favorite influencers do not write their own content - these women are also quite open about some of the least ethical practices in the world of ghosts.

Objection 2: "It is too painful to see someone else getting praise for you WORK"

This may sound silly, but not to be recognized for your writing can be very painful - unbearable for some.

I must admit that, as a writer, it can sometimes plunder some see a blogger get a lot of praise for an article that I wrote every word. And I am not alone; Many authors lack the attention and envy of recognition.

It is no fun to see someone go in the glory that should be with you.

But remember: All the praise is a sign that you made a great job. You can be proud of that, and you can be sure that you are hired!

In addition, writes the spirit Roz Morris in an interview with Whitefox, these are not just ghosts that remain unobserved by the readers:

There are many unsung heroes in the creative industry and ghostwriters are one. Publishers can also make a big difference in a book and rarely be credited.

So if you can not stand someone else take the praise to see so good. Many authors feel good. But maybe we should also get things in the right perspective.

By the way: If you think ghostwriting looks exactly like you, and you're an experienced writer, I recommend the course from Roz to become a ghostwriter.

Objection 3: "Ghostwriting prevents you from building your platform"

Even if you agree with someone else, you can always contradict the idea of ​​giving them the credit.

Some authors believe that for long-term success, you need to write for every word you take and write a great job with your name. They believe the ghostwriting is essentially a waste of time.

After all, if you have a biography (or at least your name) on each blog post you write, each of these messages can increase your profile. They will bring new readers and potential new customers through your work ... without any additional marketing.

This is essentially the argument that Demian Farnworth provides in The Brutal Honest Truth About Ghostwriting:

The first thing any writer should ask is: What do you want to achieve as a writer? A personal and visible platform to build is it important for you? This will he help the long term? When you come to ghostwrite the rounds, though. But surpassed a hurried path for the company as soon as possible. It is for you to turn the show.

I think it is definitely worth seriously thinking about how best to perform ghostwriting for you. It may be that you just want to focus on your own platform (Heck, you can even hire ghostwriters you one day on the line!)

But it's not a shame to generate ghostwriting jobs under stable income while you build your platform. It does not have to be one or the other. You can do both at the same time.

Ghostwriting is necessary, but that does not mean it is not worth doing this.

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Is ghostwriting you to give it a try?

Ultimately, ghostwriting can be a little bit off.

Some writers feel - passionate - that readers deserve to know exactly who the words she wrote read. Others believe that your platform is building is too important to allow someone else to take the credit.

But ghostwriting is a great way to earn money as a writer.

And it does not mean your platform is off. You can write and have a career copyright under your own name. Many writers, including myself, simply use ghostwriting as a way to supplement or support their written passions.

I personally think it's worth it.

Only you can decide if it suits you.