How to Become a Ghostwriter

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A Lucrative Niche for Writers: How to Become a Ghostwriter More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by mclean 007 | permalink
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Want to become a ghostwriter? It's a smart way to earn a living as a freelance writer. Here's a guide to breaking into this niche.

For further reading: http://thewritelife.com/how-to-become-a-ghostwriter/ ^[1]

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How to Be a Successful Ghostwriter | WritersDigest.com More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by ace 10281 | permalink
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You might not like the idea of writing someone else’s book—but the hidden benefits of ghostwriting could just change your mind. Here’s why so many writers are taking this lucrative path, how to know if it’s right for you, and what you need to do to break in. By Kelly James-Enger

For further reading: http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/get-published-sell-my-work/how-to-be-a-ghostwriter ^[2]

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How to Be a Ghostwriter More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Machiel Versteeg | permalink
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A ghostwriter writes books and magazine articles for someone who is either too busy or not skilled enough to write them himself. According to a 1997 New York Times article, up to half the books on the nonfiction best-seller list were...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Ghostwriter ^[3]

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The Brutally Honest Truth About Ghostwriting - Raven Blog More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Dana Bond | permalink
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Ghostwriting is usually the first job a freelance writer gets fresh out of the corporate cubicle. But is it all it's cracked up to be?

For further reading: http://blog.raventools.com/truth-about-ghostwriting/ ^[4]

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How I Ghostwrite Other Authors' Books More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Warren Hamilton | permalink
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The vast majority of books by celebrity authors are written by ghostwriters (approaching 100 percent). The question is, is it ethical?

For further reading: http://thewritepractice.com/ghostwrite/ ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 3 month(s) ago

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1. http://thewritelife.com/how-to-become-a-ghostwriter/

2. http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/get-published-sell-my-work/how-to-be-a-ghostwriter

3. http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Ghostwriter

4. http://blog.raventools.com/truth-about-ghostwriting/

5. http://thewritepractice.com/ghostwrite/