The Professional Ghostwriter's Handbook

Book excerpt: Whether as a full-time job or for supplemental income, ghostwriting can be quite lucrative. In The Professional Ghostwriter's Handbook, J.S. Menefee takes you step-by-step through the process of becoming a successful ghostwriter. Written in his straight-forward conversational style, he calls on his own twenty-plus years as a freelance writer to show you exactly: What is ghostwriting isHow to avoid ethical and financial pitfallsWhere to find clientsHow to write a winning proposalHow to get those very important referral jobsStep-by-step checklist to launch your ghostwriting career! Whether you are a novice just starting out, or a professional wishing to improve your business, this book has what you need. His friendly, mentoring style makes it easy to get the most out of his lessons. From the back cover If you can write a book, you can ghostwrite. In the Professional Ghostwriter’s Handbook, I intend to show you exactly what to do, step by step, so that you can get started in ghostwriting. I want you to be able to earn a living doing this while you work on your own novels or pick up the skills you will need to do so. Thankfully, ghostwriting can pay the bills and make you a better writer at the same time. Get paid to learn. Learn to write. And write for money—which you can then use to publish your own novels. If you intend to become a mid-level author (at the least!) who earns a living through your own novels, then the Professional Ghostwriter’s Handbook is the book for you. What people are saying C.C. Sullivan “The Ghostwriting Handbook is an enlightening and informational book which delves into the step-by-step process of learning the skills to becoming a successful ghostwriter. I truly enjoyed reading this handbook, and learned a lot from it!” C. Daily “It has a LOT of very good information in it! It truly is informational and an excellent guide.” Debbie Willette “Jeremy Menefee’s Professional Ghostwriting Handbook breaks down the process of ghostwriting in a methodical, easy-to-understand way, from start to finish. Perfect for writers wanting to expand their career!” Patt O’Neil “Have you ever wondered if you could be a Ghost Writer, or even what a Ghost Writer is? Then this is the book for you. Mr. Menefee explains the field using clear definitions and personal experience. When you read this book, it will feel like you have a mentor at your side.” Song Palmese “Jeremy’s book gives a clear and well defined path to an effective and lucrative ghostwriting career.”