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The Profitable Writer

Ghostwriting 101: Why Writing Books for Others is a Great Business

Feb 20, 2024
41:11

The #1 topic people ask me about is ghostwriting. On this episode, we'll dive into ten reasons ghostwriting is a great business for writers.

1. You can work on your own time.

2. Books are pretty straightforward to write. 

3. You only need a few projects per year to make a good income.

4. “Ghostwriter” is a compelling term that makes people curious. 

5. Ghostwriting is easy to explain to people.   

6. Everybody wants a book!

7. You can set your own income.  

8. Ghostwriting is not a commodity-based business.

9. You become a trusted confidante to your clients. 

10. As a ghostwriter, you can explore your curiosity.

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