An experienced and award-winning ghost-writer shares insider information on ghost-writing, one of the most lucrative careers in writing. Aspiring ghost-writers learn how to attract and evaluate clients, capture clients’ voices, master the mechanics of ghost-writing, write and sell ghosted proposals and synopses, and negotiate financial and legal issues. The advice and techniques provided apply whether ghost-writing books, magazine and newspaper stories, brochures, pamphlets, speeches, or advertisements. Writers will learn how to launch a ghost-writing career or propel their success even higher.





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.
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.