{"id":24102,"date":"2021-05-14T03:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=24102"},"modified":"2021-05-06T06:40:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T13:40:28","slug":"3-essential-tasks-a-ghostwriter-does-you-may-want-to-become-one-by-thao-nguyen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/14\/3-essential-tasks-a-ghostwriter-does-you-may-want-to-become-one-by-thao-nguyen\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Essential Tasks A Ghostwriter Does: You May Want to Become One by Thao Nguyen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Essential-Tasks-A-Ghostwriter-Does-You-May-Want-to-Become-One-by-Thao-Nguyen.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-24103 size-medium\" title=\"3 Essential Tasks A Ghostwriter Does: You May Want to Become One by Thao Nguyen\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Essential-Tasks-A-Ghostwriter-Does-You-May-Want-to-Become-One-by-Thao-Nguyen-300x300.png\" alt=\"3 Essential Tasks A Ghostwriter Does: You May Want to Become One by Thao Nguyen\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Essential-Tasks-A-Ghostwriter-Does-You-May-Want-to-Become-One-by-Thao-Nguyen.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Essential-Tasks-A-Ghostwriter-Does-You-May-Want-to-Become-One-by-Thao-Nguyen-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Let\u2019s welcome back monthly columnist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?s=Thao+Nguyen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thao Nguyen<\/a> as she shares with us \u201c3 Essential Tasks A Ghostwriter Does: You May Want to Become One.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>For anyone building a career in writing<\/strong>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.reedsy.com\/freelancer\/how-to-become-a-ghostwriter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">becoming a ghostwriter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the savviest ways to go about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who may not know, a ghostwriter is hired by someone with a book idea to write it for them, or to help them write it. However, this writer will not be publicly credited as the author (hence their \u201cghost\u201d status.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>This is often the case for celebrities\u2019 or entrepreneurs\u2019 memoirs<\/strong> \u2014 the named author has the story itself, while the ghost has the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/14\/6-elements-of-successful-storytelling-by-kay-keppler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storytelling skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needed to tell it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might not be the most conventional way to become a writer, but it does give you a chance to use your eloquence and pay the bills while you\u2019re at it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Just as being a writer comes with a variety of other tasks like editing<\/strong>, querying agents, and even book marketing, being an effective ghostwriter also involves more than just writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see what exactly this profession entails, and whether it\u2019s a good option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Ghostwriters are good interviewers\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.reedsy.com\/how-to-write-a-nonfiction-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing a nonfiction book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on someone\u2019s life or their ideas, it\u2019s pretty much a given that you\u2019ll have to interview them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Even if they\u2019re providing you with their own personal documents and notes<\/strong>, you\u2019d still have to talk to the person to understand how they want to sound and what they want to achieve in this book.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions you\u2019d ask might include:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which events or ideas would you like to emphasize?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What key theme(s) do you want to focus on?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there anything you want to omit from the book?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What target audience do you envision?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re ghostwriting a fiction book, these questions are important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In some cases<\/strong>, the author already has a very specific idea of what they want to do, and you would write according to that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other cases, they may have a general concept but want you to help them fill in the details (as was supposedly the case with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scifi.stackexchange.com\/questions\/107333\/which-goosebumps-books-were-ghostwritten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R. L Stine and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goosebumps<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>It\u2019s your job, as a ghostwriter<\/strong>, to find out what they need so you can cater to them and fulfill your responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond asking the right questions, part of being a good interviewer is to note down everything that\u2019s important and store it for future reference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>So take out your notebook or laptop and write those things down<\/strong> \u2014 or better yet, ask if you can record them so you don\u2019t miss a single word.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Ghostwriters must adopting different voices\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ghostwriting a nonfiction book, you want to capture the essence of the author: their voice and personality. This is true even if it\u2019s a business or self-help book, but especially pertinent if you\u2019re writing something <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2013\/06\/03\/revealing-the-inner-you-in-writing-memoirs-by-denis-ledoux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as personal as a memoir<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending time to understand how they view and speak about the world will be crucial to writing a book that embodies them and their principles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Writing fiction might give you a bit more leeway to put in more of your own voice<\/strong>, since the book isn\u2019t a direct representation of the publicly named author. However, if you\u2019re commissioned to write for someone who\u2019s already published before, you should read some of their books first so you can absorb and adapt to their style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devoted readers will pick up on even subtle changes in voice, so when writing for an established author, make sure you\u2019ve got theirs down pat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Succeeding as a ghostwriter involves writing many books<\/strong>, so do expect to adjust your writing style as you go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it helps, you can think of this adaptation as a kind of acting for writers: you take on the persona of a new client for each project you do.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as with anything, the more practice you get, the easier and more enjoyable it becomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Ghostwriting is a freelance business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like many other writerly occupations, ghostwriting is an independent profession.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>You don\u2019t have someone you can delegate work to<\/strong>, and you are responsible for everything to do with your business \u2014 and trust me, it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have to find new clients regularly and maintain good relationships with them to get reviews or recommendations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>There\u2019s nothing more powerful than word of mouth in the freelance world<\/strong> \u2014 especially for ghostwriters, who often can\u2019t reveal the full extent of their work on their official resumes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So beyond actually writing, as a ghostwriter you\u2019ll have to take on tasks like marketing yourself on social media, putting together a strong (and NDA-sensitive) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.reedsy.com\/freelancer\/writing-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing portfolio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, drafting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.reedsy.com\/freelancer\/freelance-proposal-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proposals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and contracts to send to clients, and managing the finances of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>It sometimes can get overwhelming<\/strong>, especially when you have to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.reedsy.com\/how-to-write-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">write quickly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure that you deliver your work on time, but you can always find help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your financial situation allows for it, and the workload is heavy enough, you can hire an accountant or a virtual assistant (VA) to help you out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Just keep in mind that ultimately<\/strong>, you\u2019re responsible for every aspect of your trade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*If you\u2019re still feeling apprehensive, the guides linked above should help you get a much firmer grasp on the various aspects of running a freelance writing business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The verdict: should you become a ghostwriter?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, ghostwriting can be quite a busy but exciting job. It\u2019s great for writers who:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to experiment with different voices;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love to write but aren\u2019t keen on other authorial duties;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a passion for telling stories; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are ready to take on the housekeeping tasks for a freelance business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>On top of that<\/strong>, ghostwriters are usually paid per project, so your income can be a little more stable than if you were an author waiting for royalties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still working towards building a steady stream of income for your own published work, ghostwriting might be a nice way to earn something extra while honing your craft along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to read more articles like this one Writer\u2019s Fun Zone? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/contact-beth\/#signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribe here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-scaled.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-24011\" title=\"Thao Nguyen\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-296x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Thao Nguyen\" width=\"148\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-296x300.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-1010x1024.jpeg 1010w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-768x779.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-1514x1536.jpeg 1514w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-2019x2048.jpeg 2019w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-640x649.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thao-Nguyen_image-for-WFZ-80x80.jpeg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/a>Thao Nguyen writes about history, diasporic experiences, and writing. You can find her work in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/literallystories2014.com\/2020\/04\/03\/of-empty-and-sliding-by-thao-nguyen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Literally Stories<\/a><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/anaksastra.com\/current-issue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anak Sastra<\/a><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or on Twitter <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thao__to\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@thao__to<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further Resources on Becoming A Ghostwriter\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writersdigest.com\/get-published-sell-my-work\/how-to-be-a-ghostwriter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Be a Successful Ghostwriter<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/elnacain.com\/blog\/ghostwriter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Become a Ghostwriter for Beginners (Ghostwriting Step-by-Step)<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/how-to-become-a-ghostwriter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Become a Ghostwriter, So You Can Land Ghostwriting Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover 3 essential tasks a ghostwriter does and see if you may want to become one with freelance writer, Thao 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