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Keeping Your Writers On Task & On Schedule

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Ghostwriting has its advantages for the online business owner including helping you to meet your business commitments. But, having people working for you also adds managerial duties to your schedule. Handling multiple writers and projects requires that you stay on top of things so they run smoothly. Running an online business is mostly a force of one getting things done. As your business grows, it may become necessary to hire others to help you. This is the reason you decided to use ghostwriters in the first place. Your writers are professional and good at their job. It would be erroneous to assume that you are their only client. So, while you are juggling various projects, so are they most likely. To keep it all together, a schedule is needed for each of your writers and their projects. Using a Read more...

Basecamp: Managing Multiple Ghostwriters & Projects

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Running any type of business requires at least a modicum of organization and communication. This is especially important when you are talking about an online enterprise. Emails get deleted accidentally and answering machines sometimes do not work. Save yourself the headache with the online collaboration tool, Basecamp. In a nutshell, Basecamp lets you create a file for your work with ghostwriters and all of your other business projects. If you work with one or several ghostwriters, this tool allows you to keep them and their projects straight right from the beginning. No more notes written on sticky pads. All of your current projects can be managed from one area. When you see Basecamp, you’ll know why it is such a magnificent tool. Anyone can follow the on-screen directions and create a project. As a business owner you can Read more...

How to Get Your Ghostwriter to Capture Your Unique Voice

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There are many benefits to working with a ghostwriter. First of all, you are now free to tend to other business activities while your content is being written by someone else. One concern that you might have, though, is whether or not your ghostwriter knows what you "sound" like. Each writer has a unique voice. Do you know what your voice sounds like in print? If you don't you'll need to figure it out before your ghostwriter can match it in their work. Your voice expresses your character as a person and as a writer. Loyal customers come back to your website because they like what you say and HOW you say it. Changing that could affect your business. So, when you look for a ghostwriter who can help you out in your business, one criteria that is paramount for you is whether or not they can duplicate your voice. One of the Read more...

How to Provide Constructive Feedback to a Ghostwriter

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communication Have you ever been chewed out by the boss at some point in your life? That is an example of what not to do. Sure you may have sent out correspondence on their behalf with their first name typed as “Smelly” instead of “Smitty” but yelling won’t change that fact. A ghostwriter can ease the burden of creating content but not if they get an attitude every time you have a comment to make about their work. Learn how to give feedback so neither one of you ends up getting angry. Two Important Mistakes With ghostwriting, two of the most frequent mistakes that you will provide feedback on are wrong voice and poor editing skills. Rest assured, there will be other reasons at times to “call them into your office” but these are biggies that require more work for Read more...

Top 10 Ways to Spot a Talented Ghostwriter

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talented-writer Breathe easy. You have decided to give ghostwriting a try. It can be the best decision that you’ve ever made, after starting your business. Now, before you get ready to outsource all of your content to the first train coming through the station, here are ten ways to spot the ghostwriter for you. After all, if are paying for quality that is what you want to receive. Put out some feelers and see who takes the bait (I like fish). You may be surprised at how many freelance ghostwriters will knock at your virtual door. 1. Read their query letter or website. Talented writers can’t help but write well. Their query letter will be to the point without any fluff. That smokescreen can hide a multitude of sins. Even if their experience is minimal, an honest writer will state Read more...