Ghostwriting: For Fun & Profit

by Eva Shaw

Book Overview

An experienced and award-winning ghostwriter shares insider information on ghostwriting, one of the most lucrative careers in writing. Aspiring ghostwriters learn how to attract and evaluate clients,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097057584X
• ISBN13: 9780970575845
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Writeriffic Publishing Group
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Learn from The Best

Whenever I take a seminar or read a book or a magazine article, I normally skip to the author's credentials. I want to learn from the experts--people who have repeatedly succeeded at a critical skill. This book gives you step-by-step insight from a seasoned professional. It's one of the rarely discussed aspects of book publishing--yet potentially one of the easiest ways for a writer to make a solid living. You don't need a "platform" or a huge audience to be the writer for someone else--or their ghost. Whether you get your name on the cover of the book or not, I've learned you are generally not credited writing a particular book. Ghostwriters fill a huge need in the publishing industry and practice their craft as servants of the story. Dr. Eva Shaw has ghostwritten books for over thirty years and readers of this comprehensive title gain the benefit of her experience, teaching and insight. Few books are written on this particular how-to topic. When Ghostwriting was out of print, I tracked down a used copy and read that version--just to show how intense I was on finding some instruction on this topic. Every writer will gain from reading Ghostwriting. It will improve your business practices, your techniques and raise your antenna for the ghostwriting possibilities in your own backyard or across the world. If you are open to the possibilities, ghostwriting opportunities are everywhere.

A Ghost's Best Friend

This book guided me to a successful ghostwriting business. I started out hardly knowing what a ghost-writer is, and now I am one! Dr. Shaw describes completely what a ghost-writer does, how to get clients, what to do on the first appointment, your rights and responsibilities as a ghost, plus much more. She answered all my questions. This is truly a book to get you started in the business and to keep by your side all the way to the bank. (Forgive the unedited Introduction to the Second Edition. Imagine the author trying to dash off a quick Intro while the publisher drums his fingers and taps his foot.) Jan Martin Ghostwriter/writer/editor martinpublishing.net

Great Stuff In This Little Book

I found Ms. Shaw's book so helpful and encouraging I've taken the step and asked for work, found ghosting clients and started writing for this lucrative field. While I teach writing at a community college and have freelanced for a number of years I wouldn't have had the courage to ghost without the help of the no-frills guidebook.This isn't a career for everyone, thank heavens, but if you're toying with or determined to make a living as a writer (and you're a good writer) I highly recommend the tightly written manual. I especially appreciated Chapter 3's "How To Begin." The writing is strong and clear, like Shaw's other books.The book should be on every writer's bookshelf. It's an excellent resource for writers--especially with the sample contracts, how to determine fees and of course the ethical aspects of the business.I've already recommended it to others. Best yet? I've just received my fifth check from a ghostwriting client. Would it have happened without Shaw's book? No way.

Do you believe Clinton wrote his book, not with out a ghost.

60% of all non-fiction books are writen by ghostwriters. Does one imagine that the popular celebrities or politicians write their own books, no way. This book is filled with information for writers who want to earn a interesting and rewarding life at ghostwriting. It is also a great tool for those that are looking for a ghostwriter. This is a book on how to become a professional ghost written by one. It is not a book on editing or a directory for people looking for ghostwriters check the information on the back cover.

Solid information on the ghostwriting business

If you have ever thought about ghostwriting but really don't understand the industry or what the opportunities are then you will want to take a look at this book. Author Eva Shaw has been a ghostwriter for almost thirty years. In "Ghost-Writing for Fun & Profit" she shares the benefits of her experiences and offers practical tips and advice for anyone exploring the possibility of entering this field. Areas covered in the book include the various types of ghostwriting, payment methods and when one method is better than the other, typical rates, references, getting clients, agreements, copyrights, royalties, personalities, interviewing, selling the book, selling the idea, and the mechanics of actually ghostwriting an article, speech, book, or other item. Full of practical down-to-earth advice, Dr. Shaw has created an indispensable guide to the ghostwriting business. "Ghost-Writing for Fun & Profit" is a highly recommended read for anyone interested in this business.