The World's Premier Association for Ghost Writers

Living as a Ghost

( or learn to ghost without having to die first )

Special Discount for IAPGW members

You can make a living doing what you love – writing!

Many people today want to make their ideas, methods, stories, and tips into books, e-books, articles, or blogs. And they may have great ideas and stories which deserve to be told, and told well. But not all of them have enough time or skill to write. The need for good writers has never been greater.

If you are a writer seeking to learn how to write for others, as others, the program Living as a Ghost will help you get started and succeed as a ghostwriter. There are many unknowns surrounding ghostwriting. How do you market yourself? How much should you charge? What about copyright? How does ghostwriting work? And most important — would you enjoy being a ghostwriter?

Kim Pearson has been a ghostwriter for more than ten years, and has ghostwritten more than thirty non-fiction books and memoirs. She makes her living exclusively as a writer, which is not something every writer can say.

Kim developed Living as a Ghost so that you too can learn how to help people tell their stories and share their ideas, plus support yourself by doing what you love and are good at — writing. There are a lot of stories out there–and we want IAPGW members to be the ones to write them.

Living as a Ghost is a four step program with lots of extras. Here’s what you’ll get:

STEP 1 – Getting the Work. Download, read, and study this comprehensive e-book, which includes an in-depth discussion of the business of ghostwriting. Topics covered include: how to get started as a ghost; marketing your services; identifying your niche; what to charge; getting and using referrals; teaching and speaking; your competition; how to quote; ghostwriting agreements, and a lot more.

STEP 2 – Doing the Work. Download, read, and study this second comprehensive e-book, which includes in-depth discussions covering topics such as: the differences between ghostwriting and writing for oneself; gathering info; research; interviewing techniques; client communication; managing your own ego; common challenges faced by ghostwriters — and how to survive them; how to write for someone else; and much more.

STEP 3 – Practicing the Work. Get some actual practice being a ghostwriter! Write essays based on three downloadable audios and their verbatim transcripts, of interviews with me and 3 interesting people about subjects dear to their hearts. You can write one, two, or three essays, then submit them for written detailed critiques. Did you “get the voice?” What other ways are there to structure and organize the essay? What questions would you ask next? What questions do you wish I’d asked? Does your essay tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end? And perhaps, what do the interviewees think of your essay? This critique will help you hone your ghostwriting skills.

STEP 4 – Discussing the Work. In addition to the written critique on your ghostwritten essays, you’ll receive a one-on-one 90-minute coaching session via telephone. Kim will discuss any ghostwriting concerns or questions you may still have on the “business side” of ghostwriting, any ghostwriting assignments you may be quoting on, or those you have already obtained. She may offer suggestions for interview techniques or questions you might try, or suggestions on structure and organization that may fit your topic. If you want further clarification or additional examples on the subjects covered in the e-books, you can talk about that. Or she can just offer some extra encouragement.

PLUS participate anytime in an online forum with Kim or other new ghostwriters in this program. Ask further questions, discuss challenges, share your successes – and receive further feedback, answers, or advice. This ongoing feedback means you won’t be alone out there in the ether!

Extras

Samples of forms to use in your ghostwriting business, such as quotations and agreements covering copyright, confidentiality, etc.

Ten (yes 10) extra e-books on subjects important to ghostwriters, such as: Wowing Your Readers; Who Hires Ghostwriters and How to Sell to Them; Historical timelines and suggested interview questions covering 60 years and 8 broad topics — very useful in ghostwriting memoirs.

Links to other book professionals who can help you and your clients. No one does anything alone! These are people who Kim has worked with and personally vouch for as experienced, insightful, highly competent and honorable.

It took Kim ten years to learn this information the hard way. Here’s a chance for you to mine her knowledge the easy way – for only $349.00 $274 (this discounted price expires June 1, 2010!)

Again, here is what you’ll receive by taking this course:

  • Comprehensive, in-depth information about the ghostwriting business and the ghostwriting life, that will save you time, energy, and money.
  • Valuable tips on how to turn your writing skills into a way to both make money and help others.
  • Actual ghostwriting practice – including professional feedback.
  • An ongoing resource for answering questions and discussing the challenges and opportunities that may come your way as you pursue your ghostwriting career.
  • A Certificate of course completion.
  • Finally, this course is a lot of fun!

    • This discount is only available to IAPGW members – return here to join and reap the benefits of membership!