by Amanda on September 7, 2010
It took me a while to get to the stage I am at now where I can look at ghostwriting jobs and know which ones to go for and which ones to avoid. There are a few warning signs that I look out for when I look at the different jobs online and today I want to share a few of these with you.
One of the first things that really strike the warning bells with me is when someone writes in the job description “this is a simple job for someone who knows what they are doing”. If this is the case, why aren’t they doing the job themselves? How do they know that the job is going to be easy? This to me is a sure sign that someone is looking to have work done for virtually no payment. When I see this I just close my browser because I know this ghostwriting job is not worth it.
Another thing I hate is where someone lists a great job and you get really excited until you get to the end where they mention that unfortunately at the moment they can’t pay much and only have a low budget but that they will be providing a lot of work long term to the winning bidder. You see this quite a lot on the bidding websites and quite frankly it is just another ploy to get people to work for nothing. They people don’t have a huge workload for you to do; it is just a way to suck people in and getting them bidding low rates for the chance of long term work. Again my friends avoid this type of job.
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by Amanda on August 20, 2010
Today I want to talk about the different choices you have when it comes to ghostwriting and getting paid to write. There are lots of discussions around the internet for each of the methods that I am going to list here so you can do research and find out what is best for you if you want.
If you are just starting out it is easy to get sidetracked with all the different types of ghostwriting jobs. They can however be broken down into three simple choices. These are:
- Content Mills
- Bidding websites
- Private work
Content mills is where you write articles and content for different websites and you either get paid on a per article basis, you get a share of the revenue earned or you get a set amount per thousand page views. There is a lot of bad press related to these content mills but I like to stay clear of this. In my opinion these websites wouldn’t exist if people weren’t making money from them.
The website that I would be most familiar with in this category is Helium. I have an account with them and I have no complaints. Helium pay you per article and you also get money for page views too. I have to admit, that I don’t use it very often but the articles that I do have on this website continue to earn me money every single day. The more you promote these articles the more money you will make. I know that one of my articles that I published on this website earlier this year has already made me over $200 so I guess that’s not bad for a 500 word article. You have to have $25 in your account before you can request a payment and payment is via paypal.
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by Amanda on August 10, 2010
When it comes to ghost writing jobs one of the biggest debates has to be that of rates and what you should get paid for your work. We’ve all seen it, blogs where people claim that they are getting $100 per article.
You’ve seen these too right?
I remember when I was quite happy to get $15 per article and then I read a blog post like that. Suddenly $15 wasn’t good enough. The enthusiasm I had for my work disappeared and I began to feel like I was being cheated.
I’m sure you can probably relate to this too.
Once you stop appreciating your rates you really do set yourself up for a fall. One thing that must be said is that high paying jobs are different for everyone. If you are currently getting $3 per article then a high paying ghost writing job for your could be $10 an article. This could be peanuts to someone else though. You see, rates are different for everyone.
Your high paying job is what you choose it to be. For me a high paying ghostwriting job would be $50 for a search engine optimized keyword article. Yes I would be happy with this and there have been numerous occasions where I have received it too.
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by Amanda on July 30, 2010
by Amanda on July 29, 2010
I know there are so many would be and wannabe ghostwriters out there that struggle with the whole rates thing. I came across a great article online that I want to share with you today. This article has been written by a professional freelance writer and ghostwriter and in it he talks about what ghostwriters charge. I’m sure you will find it interesting and it should help to give you a clearer perspective on what to charge a client who is looking for you to ghostwrite a book for them.
5 Things You Need To Know About Ghostwriting
I’m always a little amazed at the varied views of ghostwriting: what it is, what it costs, what it can mean to you, your personal success, your career or your business. If you look around online or root through your local library, you’ll find an incredible array of opinions about this subject, and you’ll be lucky to find two that agree. So, since I try never to shy away from a good hearty battle of wits, I’m throwing my hat in the ring too! Here are, in my opinion, the five things you absolutely NEED to know about ghostwriting:
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by Amanda on March 12, 2010
I have another great guest article today for everyone. I’m sure you are going to find this really useful and packed with great ghostwriting tips. I won’t say to much I will leave that to Mary Anne.
The Case of the Disappearing Client
© 2010 by Mary Anne Hahn
Recently, I landed a ghost editing assignment for which I felt especially suited, one that held the sweet promise of ongoing work. The client worked for a professional organization in a field where I possess a tremendous amount of experience. She needed someone to edit articles that she received from contributors for the association’s newsletter that, while technically correct and filled with information her members needed, needed serious revamping.
Someone who was familiar with my work and her need introduced us via e-mail. The client filled me in on her need, I quoted my price ranges depending on the amount of editing needed, and she accepted. She sent the first two articles. I rolled up my sleeves, went to work, and sent them back to her within the specified time frame. At her request, I invoiced her using PayPal. I sat back and waited for payment, and more assignments, to roll in.
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by Amanda on February 4, 2010
Today’s post as you probably guessed from the title is a little bit of self promotion. It is in fact a wonderful testimonial that I received from Roberta Griffin who purchased my Ghostwriting Uncovered manual. I have been corresponding with Roberta for a number of weeks now via email and Skype and I am delighted to say that she has secured two great jobs.
Here is what Roberta has to say about my e-book.
Trust Me When I Say, Read Amanda Evans’s Book Ghostwriting Uncovered
When I purchased Amanda Evans’s book, Ghostwriting Uncovered, I will admit that I was a bit apprehensive. You see for years now I had been searching for some way to make a living from writing. I wanted to become a freelance writer but I wasn’t sure how to go about things so I began my search for books on ghostwriting. Simple enough, right?
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by Amanda on February 16, 2009
Last week I mentioned to you that a new e-book called Content Writing Riches was due out today. Well it’s here and it’s live. This e-book is a must have for anyone looking to break into website content writing and it explains where to find jobs (two great resources here) and how to apply for these jobs too. The author, a freelancer himself, tells you exactly what not to do when applying for a freelance writing job. This is information that you don’t want to miss and believe me, I have seen people everywhere making this mistake and once you read the e-book I bet you’ll be able to say that you’ve seen it done too. If you are someone who makes this mistake then your eyes are about to be opened.
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by Amanda on February 1, 2009
It’s Sunday 1st February, the first day of Spring, and my 2nd weekly review. This week wasn’t as hectic as last week but busy enough all the same:
Saturday 24th January
I received the next 2 pdf ebooks from my client that need to be proofread. These are book 11 and 12 in the series. I completed proofing books 10 and 11 today and sent them off for approval.
I completed some research today for the new blog that I am working on. Found lots of excellent information that I can put to good use. No launch date for the new blog as yet.
Sunday 25th January
Today was a busy day for me. Yes I was working all weekend again but deadlines are deadlines and unfortunately this can happen when you work for yourself.
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