GHOSTWRITING YOUR WAY TO A PROFITABLE WRITING BUSINESS
(I gave this course through WOW! Women on Writing for several years - check below for testimonials.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Who makes more money than most authors (probably put together)? The Ghostwriter.
Ghostwriting is a profitable writing business that lets you help others fulfill their dreams and goals. In fact, a number of books that reach best-seller status and that are in libraries have been ghostwritten.
And, unlike publishing your own books, being a ghostwriter, you’re guaranteed to be paid for your efforts.
So, what exactly is a ghostwriter?
Well, a ghostwriter is a writer-for-hire who may help someone write a book; write an article; write a speech; write a video script; write a TV / movie script; and so on. Any content that is written may be written by a ghostwriter.
In this 4-week, interactive course you’ll learn everything you need to know about becoming a working ghostwriter, whether it’s to be part of your freelance resume or it’s to be the focus of your writing career. And, I will be available for questions and guidance every day during those four weeks.
LESSONS:
1. The Ghostwriting World
2. Dealing with Clients
3. Freelance Agreements and Fees
4. Some Things to Watch Out For
Bonus Lessons:
1. Niche Insights
2. Creating Your Freelance Writer Client List
Have questions? Send me an email at kcioffiventrice@gmail.com. Please put "Become a Ghostwriter" in the subject line.
I had been hoping to find a ghostwriting workshop for several months after writing a short essay for a woman who wanted her story told but didn’t know how to go about it. When I saw that WOW offered this class with Karen Cioffi, I couldn’t wait to sign up! After reviewing the class information and the instructor’s credentials, I knew I couldn’t go wrong. The class exceeded my expectations! Karen provides: 1) key points in a succinct way that is easy to follow, 2) excellent resources for further reading on each topic; and 3) personal examples that have worked for her in growing and managing her ghostwriting business. Before taking Karen’s workshop, I had no materials organized to start my business. Now I feel ready to roll! In my own library of resources I now have: 1) A writing process tailored to the type of business I plan to start; 2) Specific Documents I will use: client questionnaire, freelance agreement including a communication plan and payment options, non-disclosure agreement; and 3) marketing plan including a client list and flyer. Karen also shared helpful tips on dealing with clients, harnessing the client’s voice, things to watch out for, and safety measures to take. This is not an exhaustive list of what I learned in the class. Thank you, Karen, for giving me the encouragement and materials I needed. I’m prepared and excited to take the next step!
Leslie Cox
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Karen demystifies ghostwriting and gives students plenty of real-world information about freelance agreements and how to set a price for their services. Very helpful information for writers who are new to ghostwriting or who want to create a successful writing business.
Susan
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While I was in the midst of establishing a publishing and writing services business, I took Karen Cioffi’s class on ghostwriting. Although I had some experience as a ghostwriter and I had done research on it to prepare to launch my business, I learned so many crucial tips and tricks from Karen’s class such as including a non-disclosure agreement, client relations, resources to find more freelance jobs, and safety measures. The written materials she provided for each lesson are very comprehensive; I know I’ll refer to them as I continue to improve and grow my business.
Anne Greenawalt, Ed.D.
https://www.sportstoriespress.com/
Ghostwriting Your Way to a Profitable Writing Business
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Thank you so much, Karen! I signed up for your Ghostwriting class knowing nothing about the business but hoping to learn a little about a potential “second career” for me. This class exceeded my expectations. I benefitted not only from informative assignments, but also from the time you spent to provide me with your feedback and expertise. I would definitely recommend this class to others who want a better understanding of the business of Ghostwriting!
Margaret Keen
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In the WOW Ghostwriting class Karen Cioffi teaches, she covered all the questions I had about Ghostwriting and taught about so many parts of the process that I’d never even considered. Karen is a thorough, clear and responsive teacher. The learning material and the lessons we complete are both practical and creative, getting right to both the concepts and the next steps needed to launch a ghostwriting practice.
Karen is generous in sharing the steps and materials she uses in her own practice and these are great models for efficiently designing your own business. Karen encourages questions and responds quickly and thoroughly. She's an effective and efficient teacher.
The lessons helped me to deal with the overall organization I need and also drill down into the specific steps. Ghostwriting is a great class and I look forward to taking another WOW class with Karen in the future.
Mary Tonne Schaefer, Your Memoir Creator.
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Thank you so much for the final and bonus lessons! I feel like this class gave me a good starting point for building a ghostwriting business. The lessons and personal feedback aren't something you'd find in a Google search.
Emily Keener