EARN A LIVING AS A GHOSTWRITER: Ghostwriting Books as a Side Hustle for Authors

Since I started freelance ghostwriting a few years ago, it's quickly become a big part of my overall income--in fact, I make almost as much ghostwriting as I do in traditional publishing! Authors looking for other streams of income often offer editing services, but I'm telling you...if you can write a good book fast, you should consider ghostwriting as a side hustle. In this vid, I cover five things you need to know before you jump into ghostwriting, including:

freelance ghostwriting vs ghostwriting for traditional publishers 1:00
finding clients for ghostwriting 2:35
how to prove you have ghostwriting skills 3:19
finding your ghostwriting process 4:37
what to charge for ghostwriting services 7:00
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I get most of my ghostwriting jobs through Reedsy. Check out my profile: https://reedsy.com/michelle-schusterman
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If you're interested in using Reedsy to offer your ghostwriting or editing services, sign up here: https://reedsy.com/p/michelle-schusterman

**full disclosure: the above link is a referral! If you sign up and get a project, you and I each get $100!**

Stuff I use as a full time writer/author (that you may have spotted in this video!) (affiliate links are afoot):

WRITING/WORK STUFF
Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. https://amzn.to/3cStKui
Adjustable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. https://amzn.to/2OYh0tX
Clever Fox planner. I’ve used a few planners and this is my fav. Lots of space for mind-mapping and brainstorming, daily to-do lists, space for goal setting. https://amzn.to/3vNmk3Z
Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. https://amzn.to/311nRoP
Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. https://amzn.to/3vH71Kh
Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. https://amzn.to/3tzIvZE
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/2OUCaJx

COFFEE STUFF
Ninja coffee maker. I freaking love this thing! It has a “speciality” setting that’ll make...not espresso, but pretty dang close. There’s a milk frother attached if you want to get fancy with your drink. https://amzn.to/31533Nu
Cold brew pitcher. I have two of these on constant rotation in the fridge. Don’t judge me. https://amzn.to/3cSKVM9
Zulay milk frother. (Yes, I take my coffee seriously.) https://amzn.to/3r7DDJu

VIDEO MAKING STUFF
Canon G7X Mark iii camera. The autofocus does tick me off sometimes, but in manual mode it’s perfect, and I love the flip up screen (ie, you can see yourself as you film) and the fact that there’s a mic port. https://amzn.to/3r9BfCb
Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. https://amzn.to/3r7G6Un
Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. https://amzn.to/31hqpzD
JJC mini tripod. https://amzn.to/3feXxjJ
Rode clip mic. https://amzn.to/2OSaLb2
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Check out my free Create Dynamic Characters course, a quick writing workshop that'll help you create a protagonist who transforms AND find an organic plot for your novel in just 20-30 minutes! https://michelleschustermancourses.thinkific.com/courses/create-dynamic-characters

Plus I've got lots of other freebies for you to download and use on your writing journey: https://www.michelleschusterman.com/freebies
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MY BOOKS
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/6522087.Michelle_Schusterman
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17086515.M_Shelley_Coats?from_search=true
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from purchases. There is no additional charge to you!

MUSIC
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Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official
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