Articles on Ghostwriting & Writing Tips

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Good News for Writers—Upwork Removes its Skills Tests

Good News for Writers—Upwork Removes its Skills Tests Any writer registered on Upwork to search for freelance ghostwriting projects should be thrilled to know that, as of July…

Marcia Layton TurnerJune 26, 2019

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How Often Should You Follow Up with Potential Ghostwriting Clients?

How Often Should You Follow Up with Potential Ghostwriting Clients? Many ghostwriters aren’t sure exactly what to do after a promising phone discussion or email exchange with a…

Marcia Layton TurnerApril 23, 2019

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The Top 5 Things Your Ghostwriter Website Must Have to Bring You Work

The Top 5 Things Your Ghostwriter Website Must Have to Bring You Work To become a well-paid ghostwriter, you need a well-designed website – one that will attract…

Marcia Layton TurnerFebruary 19, 2019

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Keys to Writing Successful Cover Letters that Get Ghostwriting Gigs

Keys to Writing Successful Cover Letters that Get Ghostwriting Gigs One commonality across nearly every ghostwriting opportunity you uncover, hear about, or are referred to is that you’ll…

Marcia Layton TurnerNovember 28, 2018

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Authors, Why Limit Yourself to Local Ghostwriters?

Authors, Why Limit Yourself to Local Ghostwriters? At least once a month, the Association of Ghostwriters receives a query from an aspiring author in search of writing help…

Marcia Layton TurnerSeptember 19, 2018

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Don’t Give Up on Freelancing, Look Into Ghostwriting

Table of content: Demand for ghostwriters is rising. Pay is typically higher because the writer’s role is anonymous. You need to be able to write in someone else’s…

Marcia Layton TurnerAugust 15, 2018

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What to Do When Work Slows Down

Table of contentsL Keyword use Scour writing websites. Register at ghostwriting sites. Follow up Work on your own pet projects It’s common for clients to take a vacation…

Marcia Layton TurnerJuly 23, 2018

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Letter to a Ghostwriting Client

Table of contents: Stick with the tried-and-true approach. Don’t cut corners. Keep the medium in mind when writing. Serve your audience. Listen to the experts you’ve hired. Discount…

Marcia Layton TurnerFebruary 22, 2018

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Why a Passion Planner is This Year’s Must-Have Organizer for Writers

I’ll admit it, I’m a planner addict. I buy several new ones each year so I can try out different approaches to managing my workload and time. I’ve…

Marcia Layton TurnerDecember 18, 2017