Ghostwriters are experts at writing books and are also experts in the publishing industry. They have the skills to write about almost any topic and the knowledge to know how to make a book more marketable.
Ghostwriters have the research skills to develop and build on the topic you want to cover. They may be interviewing the author or other experts and then outlining and later writing the book for the author.
Having a professional book with the author’s name on it that covers the author’s area of expertise can move the author’s career up to the next level, giving them added credibility.
NAIWE experts have led webinars on ghostwriting geared toward those who want to expand their list of skills. If you would like to learn more about ghostwriting and gain the knowledge needed to develop this skill, check out the ghostwriting webinars at the NAIWE On-Demand Training Center.
April Michelle Davis has been the executive director of the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) since 2018. Prior to that, she was NAIWE’s Social Media Marketing Expert. NAIWE is an association that focuses on career building for writers, editors, and other professionals in the publishing industry by developing multiple streams of income; it helps its members market their products and services through social media, newsletters, and more.
She is also the coordinator for the Virginia chapter of the Editorial Freelancers Association, a lifetime member of the American Copy Editors Society, and a freelance editor, indexer, proofreader, and author. April Michelle has taught courses through her own company, Editorial Inspirations, as well as for associations and colleges on topics such as editing, indexing, grammar, writing, and creating macros.
Her credentials include a master’s degree in publishing from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Messiah College, as well as certificates in editing (University of Virginia), book publishing (University of Virginia), and professional editing (EEI Communications).
April Michelle has shared her insights about her career development by contributing quotes and vignettes to several books. She has presented sessions on various editorial topics to many groups, including the Virginia Writers Club, the Communication Central conference, Randolph-Macon College, the Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network, the EFA, Copyediting newsletter, RavenCon, and the Hanover Book Festival. In addition, April Michelle has published four books.
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