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7 Deadly Ghostwriting Job Sins
There are some things that can be deadly when carrying out a
ghostwriting job. These sins as I like to refer to them as, will harm
your business and your possible future business. Read them carefully and
be sure you don't commit them.
7 Things You Must Never Do On Ghostwriting Jobs
1. Plagiarising someone else’s work or infringing on copyright can ruin
your career as a ghostwriter and may also land your client in a lot of
trouble. When doing research remember facts are facts and it not
repeating the fact but how you repeat it. Always use your own words.
2. Failure to meet deadlines is another. The client has deadlines to
meet too, and if you say you can produce the work by a certain time make
sure you do.
3. Substandard work causes a client a lot of grief; they are relying on
you for a quality product. Once again client’s recommendations are as
good as money in the bank and if you do not produce work to the clients
standard the only recommendations you will get is for his or her
colleagues is to use someone else for their ghostwriting jobs.
4. The inability of a client to contact you. Phones should always be
answered, if you are extremely busy, make sure the answer machine is on
and return the clients call as soon as possible. The same goes for
emails. Check emails at least twice a day and reply quickly. Not only
does the client obviously need to talk to you but there may be a change
in information etc. regarding the project you are working on.
5. Not asking questions. It is vital that you understand the client’s
wants and needs. There is nothing wrong with going over the details one
more time e.g. the clients says he wants blue text, in italics with
paragraph 3 underlines in red. You can then say “let me just repeat
that, you want ......” Not only do you sound extra particular but it can
avoid nasty errors.
6. A big deadly sin is not setting out the proper costings and terms of
payment. You are selling your services and this is your business. Never
be afraid to talk about the monetary side and when and how you will be
paid. Have a clear set of rules for yourself and do not waiver.
7. Rudeness. Yes, every one has a bad day but there is no excuse for
rudeness on your part. You are a professional running a business and no
matter how bad your day has been, how irritating the client is, always
be polite. Even when your client is rude!
If you want to have a long and successful ghostwriting career then you
are strongly advised not to commit any of these ghostwriting job sins.
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