Ghostwriting as a Career ![]()
Table of contents: My first ghostwriting project Ghostwritten books I had the honor and pleasure of being interviewed by the Nonfiction Authors Association last week about mFy career…
Marcia Layton TurnerFebruary 26, 2024
Why Outsourcing Makes Me a Better Ghostwriter ![]()
Table of contents: Hiring help Drawing the line on outsourcing I’m sure you’ve heard that to grow or scale, business owners need to be ready to hand off…
Marcia Layton TurnerFebruary 19, 2024
Is Ghostwriting Legal? ![Gavel and handcuffs on a wooden table - Is Ghostwriting Illegal]()
Table of contents: Why is ghostwriting illegal? Ghostwriters are collaborators Hiring a ghostwriter is outsourcing Plagiarism is illegal FAQs Or is ghostwriting illegal? Book ghostwriters are legal everywhere,…
Marcia Layton TurnerJanuary 17, 2024
How Much Does a Ghostwriter Cost? ![Dollar sign . Stacks of multi colored books vector illustration]()
Table of contents: How is the price quoted? What is the current market rate? What do ghostwriting agencies charge? Will a ghostwriter accept a percentage of royalties as…
Marcia Layton TurnerJanuary 5, 2024
How to Work with a Ghostwriter ![How to work with a ghostwriter]()
Table of contents: What does the process of writing a book look like ? When do you decide which publishing model you’ll use ? What are the props…
Marcia Layton TurnerDecember 14, 2023
How to Find a Ghostwriter ![Find a ghostwriter]()
Table of contents: Who is a legitimate ghostwriter? What are red flags when searching for a ghostwriter? How can you verify a ghostwriter’s identity? How do you authenticate…
Marcia Layton TurnerDecember 6, 2023
What People Misunderstand About Ghostwriting
What People Misunderstand About Ghostwriting I’m listening to a money mindset program called Your Wish is Your Command , by Kevin Trudeau, at the recommendation of one of…
Marcia Layton TurnerSeptember 12, 2023
Scribe Media on the Rocks
“Ghostwriting and publishing services firm Scribe Media abruptly shut down yesterday, laying off its staff,” reported Erin Somers today on Publisher’s Lunch , summarizing an apparent sudden change…
Marcia Layton TurnerMay 25, 2023
Find a Ghostwriter Without Getting Scammed
Ghostwriting agency scams are well-developed and capable of swindling almost anyone. The number of authors who have reached out to tell me they’ve been scammed by a fraudulent…
Marcia Layton TurnerDecember 19, 2022
Authors: How to Easily Find a Ghostwriter Online ![]()
One of the most-searched questions within Google regarding ghostwriters is how to find one. Many aspiring authors would like some writing support and don’t know where to turn.…
Marcia Layton TurnerJuly 20, 2022
What Kind of Ghostwriter Do You Want to Help Write Your Book?
Behind-the-scenes ghostwriters play a different role than writing collaborators or partners do. We’re hearing the term “ghostwriter” and “ghostwriting” much more frequently these days, as everyone from industry…
Marcia Layton TurnerJuly 6, 2022
How Ghostwriters Provide Writing Samples
Because many ghostwriting clients demand that their ghostwriter sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to preclude them from sharing any work they’ve done, how can ghostwriters demonstrate their skill…
Marcia Layton TurnerJune 14, 2022