Comments on: Will You Be A Successful Ghostwriter In 2008 http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com/2008/01/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/ How To Become A Ghost Writer Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Ashwin http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com/2008/01/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-6118 Ashwin Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:52:27 +0000 http://ghostwritinguncovered.com/Blog/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/#comment-6118 Amanda, Hi. This is the first time I am reading your blog and I am glad I am here. Elance had to take that step of requiring connects to bring quality to the marketplace and nothing else. The 50 $ minimum bid also helps to an extent. Yes, a few connects are wasted but so are thousands of dollars on traditional advertising. Right? Most ghost writers don't have money? I am sure they can find some money if they REALLY wanted to. I am from India and 1 $= 43 INR. I still manage to get my membership paid for, don't I? I don't even have a job. So, really, it's all about the attitude, isn't it? Amanda,

Hi. This is the first time I am reading your blog and I am glad I am here.

Elance had to take that step of requiring connects to bring quality to the marketplace and nothing else. The 50 $ minimum bid also helps to an extent.

Yes, a few connects are wasted but so are thousands of dollars on traditional advertising. Right?

Most ghost writers don’t have money? I am sure they can find some money if they REALLY wanted to. I am from India and 1 $= 43 INR. I still manage to get my membership paid for, don’t I? I don’t even have a job.

So, really, it’s all about the attitude, isn’t it?

]]> By: Grandy http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com/2008/01/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1195 Grandy Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:41:29 +0000 http://ghostwritinguncovered.com/Blog/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/#comment-1195 Thank you for the insight, Amanda!! As I've decided to make 2008 my year to get focused on freelance writing, and am investigating all the opportunities out there, I appreciate what you have to offer in advice. I'll be back!! Congratulations on a successful 2007!!! ;) Thank you for the insight, Amanda!! As I’ve decided to make 2008 my year to get focused on freelance writing, and am investigating all the opportunities out there, I appreciate what you have to offer in advice. I’ll be back!!

Congratulations on a successful 2007!!! ;)

]]> By: How To Bring In More Money From Writing http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com/2008/01/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1032 How To Bring In More Money From Writing Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:41:29 +0000 http://ghostwritinguncovered.com/Blog/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/#comment-1032 [...] Hidden Writer has a great post on ghostwriting success, and where it’s at (or not at) for ghostwriters in 2008: For new ghostwriters Elance is [...] [...] Hidden Writer has a great post on ghostwriting success, and where it’s at (or not at) for ghostwriters in 2008: For new ghostwriters Elance is [...]

]]> By: admin http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com/2008/01/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 admin Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:56:53 +0000 http://ghostwritinguncovered.com/Blog/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/#comment-1017 Hi James, As always your comments are welcome and I do agree with you when you say you have to spend a dollar to make a dollar. Unfortunately many new ghostwriters don't have the money to spend and that is why I suggest the free ghostwriting jobs websites. Once they have gotten a couple of projects and can really see what work is involved with being a ghostwriter they can then make the decision whether or not this type of work is for them. If it is then a paid membership will definitely be my next recommendation. Paid memberships are really the only way to ensure that you get the high paying quality jobs. Amanda Hi James,

As always your comments are welcome and I do agree with you when you say you have to spend a dollar to make a dollar. Unfortunately many new ghostwriters don’t have the money to spend and that is why I suggest the free ghostwriting jobs websites. Once they have gotten a couple of projects and can really see what work is involved with being a ghostwriter they can then make the decision whether or not this type of work is for them. If it is then a paid membership will definitely be my next recommendation. Paid memberships are really the only way to ensure that you get the high paying quality jobs.

Amanda

]]> By: James Chartrand - Web Content Writer Tips http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com/2008/01/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1016 James Chartrand - Web Content Writer Tips Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:47:09 +0000 http://ghostwritinguncovered.com/Blog/will-you-be-a-successful-ghostwriter-in-2008/#comment-1016 I have to respectfully disagree with your thoughts and points of view. Any job requires a certain amount of expenses to earn income and promote your company, so spending on connects and membership can provide a worthwhile return on investment. You have to spend a dollar to make a dollar, a principle many people just don't *get*. For a new writer, Elance provides a place to learn the ropes, see what others are doing, gain reviews and feedback. It also offers a safety net with its escrow system, and the site has a solid reputation as being the king of freelancing auction sites. While every auction site has its drawbacks, I have yet to be convinced that Elance is anything other than a good place for writers. Now, I'm not saying all writers have fantastic success at Elance or on any other auction site. Poor writers or those with low skills or those who can't market themselves well won't be successful no matter where they go. I have to respectfully disagree with your thoughts and points of view.

Any job requires a certain amount of expenses to earn income and promote your company, so spending on connects and membership can provide a worthwhile return on investment. You have to spend a dollar to make a dollar, a principle many people just don’t *get*.

For a new writer, Elance provides a place to learn the ropes, see what others are doing, gain reviews and feedback. It also offers a safety net with its escrow system, and the site has a solid reputation as being the king of freelancing auction sites.

While every auction site has its drawbacks, I have yet to be convinced that Elance is anything other than a good place for writers.

Now, I’m not saying all writers have fantastic success at Elance or on any other auction site. Poor writers or those with low skills or those who can’t market themselves well won’t be successful no matter where they go.

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