Ghostwriting

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by needsmoney, May 10, 2008.

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    Is ghostwriting worth the work? Im not even really sure what it is, its sort of like online freelancing right?
     
    needsmoney, May 10, 2008 IP
  2. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    Ghostwriting just means that your name won't appear on the work (the client can list themselves as the author for example), and you generally give up all rights to the work (the copyright transfers to the client, instead of just first rights, online rights, etc.). Sure, it can be worth it. I charge more for it than bylined work, because I write both (and I prefer bylined work), but plenty of writers make a decent living doing nothing but ghostwriting.
     
    jhmattern, May 10, 2008 IP
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    KeywordsandCopy Peon

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    needsmoney - ghostwriting is definitely worth the work. While your name will not appear on the piece, you can still earn plenty of money.
     
    KeywordsandCopy, May 10, 2008 IP
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    It is like writing without recognition but you are paid for it, OR ur name will not appear after and the piece of writing will be named after someone
     
    Malcom David, May 14, 2008 IP
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    As mentioned, yes, it just means you're writing and no byline will be give. Make sure you are well compensated for not having your name on the piece. Rates are usually higher for ghostwritten work. It can be very lucrative.
     
    CalissaLeigh, May 14, 2008 IP
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    Sam 735 Well-Known Member

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    I thinks it's a good thing. It takes less time and make people unknown...
     
    Sam 735, May 16, 2008 IP