ForbesBooks Ghostwriter (Freelance) Job at Advantage Media Group in Kansas City

Advantage|ForbesBooks has an exciting opportunity for a freelance Ghostwriter with experience in book writing and editing. Advantage|ForbesBooks works with top-tier business professionals to position, promote, and market them as thought leaders and experts in their industry, community, or marketplace.

The mission of the Ghostwriter is to take a client participating in our ghostwriting program from a book plan to a final draft of a manuscript ready for copyedit. The Ghostwriter will achieve this goal by proactively engaging with our clients, writing, and editing the editorial through our ghostwriting process.

Expected Outcomes

• Ensure the successful completion of ghostwriting projects by organizing, planning, and managing the ghostwriting process. This requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage changes in timing and scope.
• Manage the overall word count of the manuscript.
• Ensure all phases of the ghostwriting project are completed on time, within budget, and with high client satisfaction.
• Deliver editorial excellence.
• Exude world-class customer service from start to finish as a freelance ghostwriter representing Advantage | ForbesBooks.
• Attention to detail : Do not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Creativity and innovation : Generate new and innovative approaches to problems.
• Excellent communication skills : Highly skilled at advising, coaching, and strategizing on the phone and in person with business professional clients.
• Flexibility and adaptability : Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope effectively with complexity and change.
• Problem-solving mindset : Maintain a flexible attitude to test new approaches and adjust activities to solve unique client challenges.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

Applicants must submit a minimum of three diverse ghostwriting examples, each at least 1,000 words. These materials will be used solely for qualification and review purposes.

This position is freelance and can be conducted remotely. It reports to the Ghostwriting Manager. Advantage|ForbesBooks is an entrepreneurial, high-growth company offering opportunities for advancement and upward mobility. We value and respect our team members and ghostwriting partners.

Please provide a brief biographical sketch (75 words or fewer) :

Why are you exploring this opportunity?

How many business or non-fiction books have you previously ghostwritten?

What topics do you specialize in or prefer writing about? Do you have domain expertise in any area or industry?

Are you a published author yourself? Do you wish to publish a book of your own? Tell us about it.

How many book projects per year do you have the capacity or desire to take on?

What is your minimum compensation expectation per word for a 45,000+ word manuscript? Note that ghostwriters are provided with the master book plan upfront and receive all transcripts from phone interviews with the author.

Why do you want to join the ForbesBooks Ghostwriter Network?

The mission of Forbes is "Global Champions of Entrepreneurial Capitalism." The core purpose of ForbesBooks is "Growing Entrepreneurs and Businesses to Benefit Mankind." How would you help us live that mission and purpose?

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