With the world in crisis there are scammers out there targeting ghostwriters and probably editors. So, be on guard.
Category: ghostwriting
Ghostwriting Children’s Books – 5 Ways to Know if You’re Any Good
Some writers can at times wonder if they’re ‘good enough’. Are they fulfilling their clients’ expectations? They may occasionally doubt their writing skills and ability. I think it goes with the territory. They may take on a project they’ve never done before. Yep, doubts surface. They see peers getting credits from major magazines or getting…
The Ghostwriter
She’s Invisible…She’s Powerful…She Helps People…She’s the Ghostwriter! What’s the essential characteristic of a ghost? Invisibility. Well, that’s exactly what a ghostwriter is…invisible. And, the ghostwriter is a powerful tool and a huge help to people who can’t seem to get their ideas into readable and publishable stories. Or, for people who don’t have the time…
Working with a Children’s Ghostwriter – The Process
It easy to understand that the idea of having a children’s book ghostwritten can be nerve-wrecking. You’ll no doubt have a number of questions: – Does the ghostwriter know what she’s doing? – Is she qualified? Is she a skilled writer? – Does she know the genre you want a book in? – Is she…
10 Tips to Hiring a Children’s Ghostwriter
Before I get into the tips to working with a ghostwriter, let me explain what a ghostwriter is. A ghostwriter is simply a ‘writer for hire’ who will write your children’s book, article, website content, or other type of content you need to create and market your book. S/he’ll take your idea, your notes, your…
Ghostwriting Warning – Don’t Try This at Home
Why Hiring a Ghostwriter for Your Children’s Book is a Good Idea By Suzanne Lieurance, Writing Coach As the author of over 30 published books (most of them for children) and a former instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature, where I taught a course in writing for children and teens for over 8 years,…
Freelance Writers and Ghostwriters: 2 Super-Essential Warnings
I’m a working children’s ghostwriter and get a lot of queries asking about my writing service. Doing this for a number of years, I’ve come across different personalities, different requests, and a couple of ‘be careful’ moments. The first tip is about your information and scammers. One of the recent ‘watch it moments’ was from…
Had a Children’s Book Ghostwritten? Now What?
With a steady stream of ghosting clients, I am often asked what comes after the manuscript is written and edited. Well, this depends on which publishing road you’ll be taking: self-publishing or traditional publishing. Since the majority of my clients go the self-pubbing route, I’ll start there. SELF-PUBLISHING BASIC PAGES AND COPY (in addition to…