Goodbye Byline, Hello Big Bucks: Make Money Ghostwriting Books, Articles, Blogs and More 2nd edition by James-Enger, Kelly (2014) Paperback

by Kelly James-Enger

Need a blueprint for getting into ghostwriting? Kelly James-Enger has written it. From the most lucrative markets to target, to tips for making more money and everything in between, Goodbye Byline is the comprehensive guide to becoming a ghostwriter. What I love most, however, are the many detailed templates she provides. You'll save plenty of time and money by using her sample letters of introduction, book proposal, and collaboration agreements-just to name a few. Marcia Layton Turner, ghostwriter and executive director, Association of Ghostwriters If you write for a living, or to make extra money, have you considered adding ghostwriter/coauthor to your freelancing repertoire? Eighty percent of "big name" books (think Hillary Rodham Clinton, Donald Trump, David Beckham, Clay Aiken) are ghostwritten, and publishers, agents, and corporations hire ghostwriter every day. Professionals like physicians, financial experts, and business owners pay ghostwriters to author books to heighten their visibility, as do everyday people who just dream of getting their books into print. Best of all, ghostwriters can make good money, even today. Book proposals pay between $5,000 and $10,000 and typical book projects start at about $15,000, with many paying in the mid five-figures. A ghostwriter with eight years' experience averages $60,000 a year, well above the average fulltime freelancer's income. If you're a freelancer who wants expand into a lucrative niche, or if you're a book author who wants to make more money, considering saying goodbye to your byline-and hello to big bucks. How do you get started in this lucrative field? What sets successful ghostwriters apart from the "wanna-bes"? How do you find clients, negotiate fees, work efficiently, and take advantage of the increasing demand for ghosts? Goodbye Byline, Hello Big The Writer's Guide to Making Money Ghostwriting and Coauthoring Books will show you how to break into and succeed in this exciting field.

Genres: Writing

Paperback

First published October 4, 2010

About the author

I “escaped from the law” on January 1, 1997, leaving behind a legal career to become a fulltime freelance journalist. Since then I’ve published more than 700 articles in 50+ national magazines including Family Circle, Health, Parents, Redbook, Self, Runner’s World, Continental, and Woman’s Day. I’ve authored, coauthored, and ghostwritten twelve books, and specialize in health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness subjects. I’m an ACE-certified personal trainer and motivational speaker, and balance a busy work schedule with my most rewarding job of being a mom to two--as well as a wife to one and a dog-walker and treat-provider to one more.

Reviews

[Jenny Hubert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glad I got to read this book! I’m a novice ghostwriter looking to build my craft, etiquette, and business, and found this book easy to dissect and understand. Hoping for a third edition someday!

[Jen Pedrozo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a lot of writing how-to books lately as I set out on my journey to a freelance writing career and this one stands out above the rest. Kelly James-Enger shares her expertise in ghostwriting in a clear and approachable way; she sounds like a friend offering advice. As I read, I got the sense she truly cared about whether I did well, which is rare in a how-to book. If you are looking for a book full of practical advice, this should be at the top of your list to purchase. Trust me--you're going to want to pull this one off your bookshelf frequently!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a writer and want to make more money (and who doesn't), read this book. It documents the process of becoming a ghostwriter from getting a client to writing a proposal and all the while keeping the client happy. No stone has been left unturned in this manual that you'll want to keep at your fingertips as you launch your ghostwriting career. Lots of ghostwriters contributed their expertise to this book and Kelly weaves all the information from them and from her own experience seamlessly together in a well thought-out and organized how-to guide. She even includes contracts that you can pattern yours after, what you can hope to make and how to approach difficult clients.

This is a 5-star winner..

[Alicia Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a fun easy read with a lot of practical information on how to get started on a ghostwriting career. It's also a great reminder for those that are seasoned. I know I'll be referring to it often.

[Edwina Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent eye-opening book about ghostwriting. Tells you not just about the upside but the downside—and gives you ways to cope with both.

[Blake Atwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Save yourself from a number of ghostwriting headaches with Goodbye Byline. James-Enger shares her knowledge and experience, not to mention a number of useful business-related templates, so that you don't have to learn the business of ghostwriting the hard way. This is a recommended resource for any writer looking to break into ghostwriting.

[Joni Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best how-to book on ghostwriting and coauthoring with advice from many seasoned veteran ghostwriters. This book details the considerations for bidding on and managing small and large ghostwriting projects with example contracts and a thorough discussion of the considerations of this profitable market and the skills and temperament needed to be successful in it.

[Nancy Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an author who has ghostwritten three projects, I found Kelly's book dead-on. If this is a field you're interested in entering, I encourage you to grab this book and read it cover-to-cover.

[Kasey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read, helpful, and encouraging.

[Leslie Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a freelance journalist who also dabbles in copywriting and content marketing, and I've recently been offered a job writing a family history. I've never ghostwritten a book length project before, so I set out to do some research about it and came across this book. I found it to be extremely thorough, honest and insightful. I feel like after reading it, I have the skills and knowledge that I need to get a book length project done, and although I'm still nervous, I am much more confident than before I laid hands on this book. In addition to explaining how to ghost book length projects, this book also discusses shorter pieces like articles and blogs. Recommended for writers looking to add ghostwriting to their repertoire.