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Ghostwriting Is NOT Saturated You Can Start NOW!
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What does a ghostwriter actually do and how do you become one?
In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, host Dan speaks with nonfiction ghostwriter Jordan Ring about what it is really like working as a ghostwriter. If you have ever wondered how entrepreneurs and experts publish books without writing them themselves, this conversation reveals the behind the scenes process.
Jordan explains how ghostwriting works, how writers find clients, and how a freelance writing career can grow over time. He also shares the reality of working closely with clients to turn their ideas, stories, and expertise into professionally written books.
You will learn how ghostwriters conduct interviews, organize ideas into chapters, and guide authors through the book writing process. Jordan also discusses how he first found clients on freelance platforms and later transitioned to building relationships through his website and LinkedIn.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in writing careers, freelance work, nonfiction publishing, or ghostwriting books.
Topics discussed include:
- What a ghostwriter actually does
- How to become a ghostwriter
- How ghostwriters find clients
- How ghostwriting books works
- How freelance writers build a ghostwriting business
- Communication and interviewing skills for writers
- Lessons learned from real ghostwriting projects
Listen to more career interviews from the Time We Discuss podcast where we explore what different jobs are really like.
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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - What is a ghostwriter?
1:35 - What kind of education does a ghostwriter need?
2:43 - How to hire a ghostwriter?
4:39 - Common questions for ghostwriters
6:42 - Parameters for getting paid as a ghostwriter
8:52 - Contracts for ghostwriters
10:20 - Upwork: Getting hired or hiring a ghostwriter
12:18 - Getting that first client as a ghostwriter
13:43 - How difficult is it to break into the ghostwriting industry?
15:50 - Transferable skills good for ghostwriting
18:37 - Bridging the gap for business knowledge
19:49 - Ghostwriting in LinkedIn
20:46 - Ghostwriting is not for you if...
22:21 - Wish I learned this sooner
23:44 - Remember this for return clients
24:45 - Shout out to Tamara Pflug
25:04 - Talent has the floor
25:47 - Outro
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Guest Information:
Jordan RingAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:
- Day in the Life of a Confidence Coach
- What It Is Really Like to Be a Web Page Designer with Liz Theresa
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