Freelance writers can make up to $100,000 per year or more, provided they connect with the highest-paying clients and have a strategy for developing their freelance writing career.
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Is Ghostwriting Ethical?
The world of freelance writing is vast and diverse. Copywriting, creative writing, and content writing are some of the most common and favored freelance writing jobs by many.
Ghostwriting, on the other hand, may be a less popular option. But it is also one of the most lucrative freelance writing jobs. You may also discover a new passion and upskill yourself throughout the journey. But is ghostwriting ethical?
How to Become a Ghostwriter: A 5-Step Guide
What is a ghostwriter and how can you become one?
In this guide, you’ll discover how to become a successful ghostwriter in this day and age. We’ll also discuss:
- What skills you need as a ghostwriter
- How to find ghostwriting clients
- How much you can make ghostwriting
So whether you are just starting out, or you are looking to take your business to the next level, this guide has everything you need to know!
Is Ghostwriting Bad for Your Freelance Writing Career?
Freelancers have passionate feelings both for and against ghostwriting. Some say that ghostwriting is dishonest, and they suggest it will sink your career. Others take great pride in their ghostwriting work and in the relationships they build with high-quality clients.
Ghostwriting can be a good source of income, especially in your early freelancing days. Whether you continue as a ghostwriter depends on your goals for your writing career. In the end, whether or not you take ghostwriting work is a highly personal choice. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of ghostwriting work. [Read more…]
I’m a Ghostwriter
One of the biggest struggles I have in terms of my writing career is helping people to understand exactly what I do for a living. When I was a kid, I had dreams of becoming a “writer” – dreams I put on the shelf the moment I realized I didn’t have a fictionally creative bone in my body.
I didn’t realize I could really write until a few years ago. A friend had casually introduced me to one of the web’s many user generated content sites and I started submitting articles for a few dollars here and there. After that, I experimented with an Elance account. Imagine my surprise when one of my first clients sent me a message offering me regular, ongoing work. What started out as a few hours of work per week quickly grew into a full-time career.
Bye bye, desk job. [Read more…]
