Where Are The Ghostwriting Jobs: 34 Online Markets For Entry-Level And Established Ghostwriters

by G.B. Sholander, Kevin Sholander (Illustrator)

Skilled ghostwriters are sought after in the business of publishing for one basic they can turn a disorganized collection of ideas into a top-quality manuscript that’s a joy to read. Maybe YOU have the right skills to ghostwrite for celebrities, speakers, athletes, expert doctors, business leaders, champion attorneys, and ordinary people with extraordinary stories to tell. The question is, how do you break into this field? Ask ten different ghostwriters, and you’ll get ten different answers. That’s because the path to ghostwriting is unique for each of us. So where do you start? How do you find ghostwriting gigs? How do you build skills, find paying clients, and turn ghostwriting for others into a sustainable career for yourself? This guide points you in the right direction. What You’ll Find Revealing 34 online markets to tap into, Where Are The Ghostwriting Jobs presents opportunities for newbies and advanced ghostwriters alike to find good writing jobs. Whether you are (or want to be) a blogger, article writer, book doctor, or a little of everything, you’ll find solid freelance job prospects through these sites. The listings include online job boards, writing resource centers, and even writing firms that work with ghostwriters. While some jobs are location-specific, others allow you to work from home. For each listing, you can click to the website directly from this guide. You’ll even get honest impressions of each site to help you evaluate whether or not it’s worthwhile for you, saving you hours of time and helping you pinpoint which sites are the most promising. For the online job boards, sample posts are provided to give you an idea of what’s available. For the writing firms and publishing houses, contact email addresses are supplied. Whether you’re just entering the field or you’re ready to move to the next level, Where Are The Ghostwriting Jobs is an invaluable resource to propel your ghostwriting career. For a sample of what you’ll find in this guide, remember to use Amazon’s “Look Inside” feature (scroll back to the top and click on the book cover).

Genres: Writing

54 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 4, 2014

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this book for anyone who wants to earn a full-time income or side income by writing. G.B. Sholander presents ghost writing in a compelling way, offering useful tips and market opportunities. There are clear ways to get new jobs and sell yourself to get writing positions. I found the advice to be very valuable.

[Michelle Cornish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of leads to check out!

This is a quick read packed full of websites and contact information for ghostwriting work. There are many leads I never would have found on my own. Thank you!

[Bobbi Rightmyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmm ...

Not exactly the book I was expecting, but it was well written. I thought there would be more in-depth information than what you get on a Google search.

[Henry Collins · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not exactly the book I was expecting, but it was well written. I thought there would be more in-depth information than what you get on a Google search.

[J.U. Scribe · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're serious about ghostwriting but don't know where to start this is the guide for you!

The author provides not only a framework of how ghostwriting works but the concrete steps on how to build your portfolio and where to find those opportunities online whether that be Indeed, SimplyHired, or Craigslist. The book even encourages aspiring ghostwriters to think outside the box and look for opportunities amongst their personal connections or local communities.

For those seeking clients online he gives a high-level breakdown of the pros and cons for each site he recommends. I personally vetted a number of the recommended links and many not only have real ghostwriting jobs posted but a few offer nice pay. Realistically when you are starting off like myself you may only be able to land smaller gigs, like a short 15-page book on a particular topic or writing a book synopsis. This is touched on but I wish this was something that was stressed a little more in the book because it’s important to understand you will not be able to land a lot of higher-paying gigs when you first start out.

Overall I thought this guide was pretty comprehensive and offered me enough guidance to help me land a ghostwriting job of my own without hardly any experience. I give this book 4 1/2 stars