Comments on: Ghostwriting Books – My Start

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:49:32 +0000

Nicole, if you do post know that they may ask you to take the link down… probably won’t, but might. You could also ask in advance… and next time ask ahead of time what their policy about this is.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:33:57 +0000

Hi Anne,

Long time reader, first time commenter:

Is it okay to include links to ‘ghostwritten’ sites I’ve done in order to show samples to prospective clients? I anticipate you’ll respond with something along the lines of, “what was in the agreement?” or “did you discuss references?” To these questions, I answer “no.”

However, what harm can be done if I have one or two links for to illustrate one of the many copy services I provide (e.g., SEO, marketing copy, web copy, etc)?

Thank you!
Nicole

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:53:31 +0000

Its Rich Mintzer, this guy is a clown. First off he feels he needs to stand up for freelance writers and act liekthe king of copy’ and say what others are paying for generic copy is not in his idea of pay standards. Second, have you seen his books.
The worst. He sure is a wanna be and he so wishes he had a blog with followers like http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com.

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By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:00:45 +0000

Rich–

It sounds like you’ve created a great niche for yourself. I have a question–when you ghostwrite a book, are you usually given credit in the publication as a ghostwriter, as in So-and-So, with Rich XXX, or So-and-So as told to Rich XXX, or are you completely anonamous as the writer?

By: Debbi

Debbi — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:36:03 +0000

Rich, Thank you for that comment. What a great idea. I can think of a few professionals who might like to write a book about what they've done. And, I have no doubt they're really pressed for time and not inclined to put what little free time they have into writing a book. Awesome suggestion! Did you write for a flat fee, hourly rate or did you share royalties? Or a combination? Thx, Debbi Debbi’s last blog post..Quotation for the Week of May 3

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:46:38 +0000

I’ve ghosted about 10 books. I would suggest looking for people you may know or are able to track down with platforms. Professionals, such as doctors or lawyers may have done many speaking engagements on a specific topic or have some expertise in an area of growing interest to the public. These are potential sources of books, but typically they don’t have the time. That’s where you come in – see if they are interested in writing a book, if you will do all of the actual writing, providing they serve as the experts. Then write a book proposal with them, to flush out the topic and see if you can work well together. This can also work with history buffs, entertainers, athletes, anyone you can contact who has not yet written a book, or has more to write beyond their first book is someone to try to contact. Hope this helps – Rich

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:03:31 +0000

I’m interested in how to break into ghostwriting if you don’t have writing connections already. I’m at the very beginning of my freelance career but am most interested in ghostwriting…so where do I start?
Thanks so much for your blog!

By: admin

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:11:21 +0000

Spike, thanks for the questions.
Benjamin, maybe we both ought to do articles on saying YES then link to each other or something.
Debbie, Joseph, and Ed… I’m curious to see what I say about it too