July 5, 2023 • 21 mins
EP 31 | Dive into the fascinating world of ghostwriting with special guest Alyson Rockhold, as she shares her insights and experiences as a ghostwriter and book coach.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
- Misconceptions about ghostwriters
- Collaborative partnership between ghostwriters and authors
- The role of the ghostwriter as a midwife for the author's book
- The timeline and frequency of meetings in the writing process
- The importance of clients having a clear idea and expertise on their topic
- The need for research or access to other sources of information
- The significance of a personality fit in the working relationship
- Alyson’s journey to becoming a ghostwriter
- Her realization of writing as her passion and career change
- Her first writing job with a nonprofit and progression to ghostwriting
A gift for you from Alyson:
Alyson created this free download for you -- Three Things Every Author Need to Know Before Writing Your First Word
Where you can learn more about Alyson:
Follow her on Instagram - @alysonrockhold
Visit her website - www.alysonrockhold.com
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