5 Ways To Land Ghostwriting Clients Without A Portfolio, Case Studies, or Testimonials

About this episode

Nicolas Cole shares strategies for landing ghostwriting clients without needing a portfolio or testimonials.

👻 Want to enter the lucrative world of ghostwriting? Here’s a free guide to get you started: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com ~ If you’re new to my channel… hey there! My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007. Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing programs on the Internet: Ship 30 for 30 & Premium Ghostwriting Academy. I have made millions of dollars writing online, so I fundamentally reject this narrative (pun intended) “nobody makes a living as a writer.” Yes, you absolutely can make a living as a writer. In fact, you can make more than just a living. You can make tons of money as a writer… IF… you’re a digital writer, and embrace learning the new skills required to thrive in a digital world. Which is why I started this YouTube channel. Consider me your Digital Writing Mentor! On this channel I talk about: - Digital Writing - Ghostwriting - Writing With AI - Self-Publishing - Writing Services & Business Models So if you have any questions, drop me a comment on any video and I’ll answer them in a…

People in this episode

Host: Nicolas Cole

Topics covered

• ghostwriting
• digital writing
• writing services
• self-publishing
• content marketing

Keywords

• ghostwriting
• digital writing
• writing clients
• portfolio myth
• custom samples
• pitching
• content credibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ship 30 for 30, Premium Ghostwriting Academy

Products: Premium Ghostwriting Blueprint

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