Here’s a great ghostwriting article for anyone who is interested in writing books for a living.
Seven Useful Tips To Ghostwrite Books For Clients As A freelance
Writer
by Brian Scott
Serious freelance writers know their income may come from other sources, not just writing articles for magazines or clients. Ultimately, their freelance writing leads to writing books or e-books for themselves or as ghostwriters. If you decide to ghostwrite e-books and trade paperbacks for clients, consider the
following:
If a client hires you as a “work-for-hire” ghostwriter, then the client pays you for your work, and he owns all rights. Make sure:
1) You receive a 50% retainer before you begin the work; and 2) You receive the balance at or right before delivery. That’s it. If the book turns out to be a great success, great! That’s wonderful! You should be extremely proud — but from a distance! To be a successful ghostwriter, you must enjoy your glory as a ghostwriter in the shadows. Many ghostwriters prefer it that way.
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