1 of 14

Write now Article Tools

Page 3 of 3

to emphasize the idea that he doesn't work well in groups and lacks the ability to get others to follow where he leads (if people followed him, he wouldn't be a "maverick," he'd be an innovative leader). Had I been McCain's communications director, I would have advised focusing on the "reformer" label, rather than the "maverick" one; "reformer" communicates many of the same ideals but does a better job of suggesting success and teamwork. This is what I mean by matching what the customer wants with what the customer needs; you need to redirect impulses without the customer feeling his or her ideas are being rejected.

Ghost writing is an interesting and often humorous path. I've been published as a historian, an outdoorsman, an executive coach and a sex advice columnist (for the record, I am none of these things in real life). I've written for both men and women (Incidentally, if you plan to get the majority of your ghost writing jobs via the Internet, I recommend a pen name of ambiguous gender.), and I've had a lot of fun along the way. If, after reading this article, you think you have what it takes to be a ghost writer, then I'd advise you to get as much experience as you can writing on a variety of topics so that you build up a resume that demonstrates your versatility. Good luck. I look forward to "not" seeing your name at the top of a lot of published articles!

Learn more about this author, Jayden Harlow.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.

• << previous page
• 1
• 2
• 3

Add your voice

Know something about What it takes to be a ghostwriter?
We want to hear your view. Write now!