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discussed at length in Chapter 1, this site has a large bank, or database, of ghostwriters looking for work. You can place an ad here and wait for offers to come in.
www.guru.com - Like Elance only bigger by almost a factor of ten, Guru also has a database of ghostwriters looking for work.
www.truetalentmedia.com - This is a writing service I myself have used.
www.allfreelance.com - This site contains a catalog of writers too that are available to ghostwrite ebooks (beware popups).
More ebook ghostwriters, FYI only
I do not recommend for or against using any of these services. I'm providing you with this list of ghostwriter web sites, so you'll know that there are plenty out there. These would come in handy if you ever decide to call upon individual ghostwriters and have them offer competitive bids for your jobs. Although online communication is not exactly face-to-face contact, you will be closer to knowing the actual writers if you go directly to their sites rather than get into the database pools. Except where noted, most of these provide nonfiction ebook ghostwriting services.
www.thewordprocess.com
www.pegr.com - This site is only relevant for fiction ebooks.
www.arborbooks.com/ghostwriting.html
www.mediabistro.com
www.harrypreston.com
www.ebookhelper.com/GhostWriting.html
www.theghostwriter.net
www.writerforyou.com/ebookwriting.html
www.itsonlinenow.com
http://thewritetouch.no-frills.net
http://a-1writingandediting.writernetwork.com
Templates for creating your own ebook covers
Although my recommendation is to hire a cover art designer, if the artwork used as an example in this ebook is good enough for you, then you're welcome to grab a template and create ebook cover art just like it for your project. Here are places to get free templates. After you try your hand, you may understand more clearly why a professional designer is a superior resource.
www.marketbymouse.com/ebooks/ebook_templates.php - This site has free, basic ebook cover templates you can copy and add title text to.
www.freeebookcovers.homestead.com/covers1.html - Here you can also find free, simple ebook cover templates you can copy and add title text to. Template designer requests a web link in lieu of compensation.
www.onlinewebcreations.com/ebooks.html - Like the other template sites, this one sports free ebook cover templates. The template designer requests a web link in lieu of compensation.
Ebook cover designers for hire, FYI only
Here are a couple of sites that actually specialize almost exclusively in designing cover art. However, remember, my recommended approach is to visit ebook web sites and query about good covers you see there.
www.absolutecovers.com
www.ebook-cover-art.com
Free graphics software
www.irfanview.com - Because it's free, I thought it worthy of mention. This program is not specifically for ebook covers, but it contains all the tools you would need to custom-design your own cover. And it doesn't cost a thing.
Ebook cover software for purchase, FYI only
Although I recommend outsourcing to get custom designs, here are a couple ebook-cover-design programs available for purchase.
www.ecovergenerator.com
www.ecoverstudio.com
Third party payment processors
Use a third party payment processor that has a recognizable name or is a large, popular organization. This will make potential customers feel secure and therefore more likely to give their credit card numbers in exchange for your ebook. Here are a few.
https://www.paypal.com
www.verisign.com
https://www.Authorize.com
Ebook discussion forum
Here's a place where you can hook up with other people who are in the ebook business. You an ask questions, help others, or just lurk. It's an immutable fact that there will always be negativity and spam on public message boards. Especially because the ebook business is heavy in Internet marketing, you may have to sift through advertising posted
http://www.qsowmarketing.com
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