Dave Montore

So, this is some nonsense I'm dealing with today. Some random (obviously scam) website has put up an entire page of imagery from our various RN2writer channels and is selling...what? Prints? I didn't investigate that far. I can only tell you there are 27 copyrighted images they're attempting to pirate. Yes, I sent a DMCA takedown notice. No, I don't expect that to have any effect. Why not? Because although this website is registered out of New York state, it's more likely these are bad actors out of a foreign country who have spoofed their domain registration. I also sent the takedown notice to the registrar and hosting company. I'm not sharing the site name here because I don't want to give them any traffic and also because it's likely unsafe for anyone to access the site. One of my points in sharing this is to say "don't believe everything you see on the web." I can totally see someone thinking this is the RN2writer site and believing they're purchasing one of our products - instead of going through the real RN2writer store at RN2writer.com. My other point is: I became aware of this thanks to a "vanity alert" I have set on Google. In other words, you can set up a Google notification for your own name or any byline you write under. When I received this alert, I noticed that the "source domain" listed in reference to my infringed imagery was actually different from the domain the link redirects to. Very, very scammy indeed. Stay safe out there, #nursewriters! #freelancewriting #contentwriting #phishing #scams #dmca

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Ghostwriters and Freelancers, how do you get your ideal client's attention? Stop talking at them in your LinkedIn posts. High-profile authors and leaders are bombarded with pitches all day. The last thing they want to hear is, "Here's why you need to write a book and here's why you should choose me." You might think that's not a hard sell. But your ideal client is a lot smarter than that. If they want to write a book, they will. And it's not because you told them to. They're already snooping around writers' posts for this reason. So, be subtle. Let them view you from the sidelines. Let them see you strut your stuff when you're not looking. Do what every writing professor has told you: **SHOW, DON'T TELL** SHOW your writing ability. SHOW how you're passionate about what you do. SHOW why you're valuable to your colleagues SHOW your role in your industry. Here are some ways you can do this: ➡ Share how a writing or interviewing technique worked wonders for you. ➡ Reflect on how a book transformed an author's life or career. ➡ Give a glimpse into your researching process. ➡ Tell a story about a relationship you've had with a past client. Finally, high-profile authors respect peer recognition. An author I'm working with now told me he reads all my posts, and also every single comment on them. My LinkedIn numbers might not be high, but my posts are teeming with engagement. (Yesterday's post had only 32 likes, but 60 COMMENTS!) Now, a tiny part of me wants to scream: “WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT HERE, PEOPLE?! LIKES AND COMMENTS? HAVE WE ALL GONE MAAAAD?!” (See video for full effect.) But the truth is, we'd be crazy NOT to talk about this stuff. LinkedIn is our #1 place to grow our business. >> What's helped you reach your ideal clients in posts?<< == I’m the Ghostwriter’s Ghostwriter. Check out my LinkedIn featured section for my latest book that made it to the NYT and “The View.”

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Word of the week: Sloomy ~ sleepy, sluggish. As in: The rainy weather left everyone feeling sloomy, with heavy eyelids and a desire to curl up under warm blankets. #NerdWord #Wanderlust #ExploreMore #wordporn #wordlovers #wordloversunite #loversofwords #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #writersofinstagram #aspiringwriter #aspiringwritersofinstagram #writingabook #newauthor #aspiringauthor #writinganovel #aspiringauthors #authorsofinstagram

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"Damn! Your rates are high! (guy on LinkedIn) "Nope! My rates are RIGHT." (me) Ghostwriters and freelancers, if potential clients aren't balking at your prices, you're charging too little. On Monday I shared about getting $100K for my first book. Holly Crawshaw commented that $50K should be the bottom price for any book. She's right! Our work as ghosts is extensive, involved, and intricate. If clients don't know this, teach them! Here's what I ask myself every time I price a book project: 1. Deliverables ▶ Do I have to consider content/brand strategy? ▶ Do I have to integrate marketing? ▶ Will I have to manage licensed content (excerpts from other works)? ▶ What's the word count v. author's actual knowledge? ▶ Do I have to create custom content (foreword, endorsements, testimonies) ▶ Do I have to set up groundwork for a sequel? 2. Publishing Plan ▶ Will there be collaborations w/editors, beta readers, publicists? ▶ Do I have to do competitor analysis to make sure the book stands out? ▶ Do I have to consider an international audience? ▶ Do I have to coordinate with an illustrator or translator? ▶ Do I have to consider shifts in market and reader preference? ▶ Will there be an expedited deadline for a publisher? 3. Client's Experience v. Expectation v. Availability ▶ Will the client need coaching on the industry? ▶ Does the client want to hit a specific sales target/bestseller list? ▶ Do they want to do in-person interviews? expect me to travel? ▶ Does their busy schedule mean possible cancellations? ▶ Is there a time-zone difference? ▶ Do they expect to collaborate creatively? 4. Value of Book/My Skillset to Author ▶ Will they be reusing content for extended use (social media, etc.)? ▶ Is my genre in high demand? ▶Do I have special knowledge of the content that other ghosts don't? 5. Scope and Complexity of Topic ▶ Do I have to consider legal standards/ethical guidelines? ▶ Will I have to hire sensitivity readers? ▶ How complex is the topic? ▶ Will I have to do historical world building? ▶ Does the topic cost an emotional toll? ▶ What is the client's personality? ▶ Will I have to do content updates at the end? ▶ Will I have to do research? If these questions come as a surprise, find a coach to teach you more. But don't wait until then to stop undercharging. It hurts the entire industry. If you don't do it for yourself, do it for the rest of us. >>How will you price your next project?<< == I'm the Ghostwriter's Ghostwriter. I care about high standards and strong community. Check out my FEATURED section to see my latest book, featured in the NYT and on “The View.”

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Want to scale your ghostwriting business and charge six figures? It’s simple. Become a six-figure ghostwriter. ➤ That means teaching your author to think beyond the manuscript from day one. ➤ That means spending hours—sometimes days—getting the phrasing of a paragraph just right. ➤ That means telling an author when their TikTok videos are killing their author brand. ➤ That means introducing them to professionals who can fix that. ➤ That means getting so invested that when their agent drops the ball, you’re the one who needs calming down. ➤ That means being polite when an author’s spouse tries correcting your grammar. ➤ That means going to bat for your author’s vision in a Big-Five meeting. ➤ That means buying a gift for their editor’s newborn and signing their name on the card because they didn’t think of it. ➤ That means reminding them their latest ask isn’t in the contract—and doing it anyway. ➤ That means staying in their life long after the book launch. ➤ That means getting your final payment and knowing you earned every single dollar. If you’re serious about scaling, I’m offering a four-session package to teach you everything I know, including how to: 👉 Find high-end clients. 👉 Build a seamless onboarding process. 👉 Guide authors through publishing. 👉 Write book proposals that land big deals. 👉 Connect with top PR and marketing pros. 👉 Grow your LinkedIn presence. 👉 Build an iron-clad contract. ➡️ Ready to invest in yourself so clients invest in you? DM me to discuss the deets. == Want help with your book proposal, book, or freelance business? Check out my Featured section to: ✫ Book a call ✫ See my latest book that made it to the NYT and "The View" ✫ Set up a strategy session

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You can always make more money But you can’t make more time And every business owner knows that’s the real killer Yet, here you are—spending hours trying to write content that nobody reads or worse, staring at a blank screen with nothing to show for it the more time you waste on content that flops the more opportunities you lose. Your time should be going into what you’re best at —growing your business, closing deals and making moves. Not fighting a losing battle with posts that don’t convert. Think about it: Every hour you spend trying to write content that doesn’t hit - That’s time slipping away Clients slipping away Revenue slipping away Now, imagine if you could get all those hours back—and put them into something that *actually* moves the needle. What if someone else could turn your expertise into stories that hook attention, build trust, and get results? Because your time is too valuable to waste on content that doesn’t deliver. So, what would you do with it if I could give you 10 hours back this week? Time’s ticking. Let’s make sure you’re using it wisely. Stop the clock. Let’s talk.

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You can always make more money. But you can’t make more time. And every business owner knows that’s the real killer Yet, here you are—spending hours trying to write content that nobody reads or worse, staring at a blank screen with nothing to show for it the more time you waste on content that flops the more opportunities you lose. Your time should be going into what you’re best at —growing your business, closing deals and making moves. Not fighting a losing battle with posts that don’t convert. Think about it: Every hour you spend trying to write content that doesn’t hit - That’s time slipping away Clients slipping away Revenue slipping away Now, imagine if you could get all those hours back—and put them into something that *actually* moves the needle. What if someone else could turn your expertise into stories that hook attention, build trust, and get results? Because your time is too valuable to waste on content that doesn’t deliver. So, if I could give you 10 hours back this week, what would you do with it? Time’s ticking. Let’s make sure you’re using it wisely. Stop the clock. Let’s talk.

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Ghostwriters posses so much power in their hands. So few days ago, someone asked me, → What’s a ghostwriter? → Who needs one?” It made me smile because most people don’t even realize how often #ghostwriters are behind the scenes. ________________________________________________ Let me tell you a little secret: some of the most influential books, articles, and speeches out there? They’re written by ghostwriters! Imagine you have a brilliant idea, but you’re too busy, or writing just isn’t your thing. That’s when a ghostwriter steps in, bringing your thoughts to life and letting you take all the credit. ________________________________________________ I once worked with a business leader who had amazing stories to tell but barely had time to write an email, let alone a book. So, we teamed up. I turned his experiences into a book, and guess what? It skyrocketed his reputation. All the while, I stayed in the background, like a friendly ghost 👻. ________________________________________________ Ghostwriters are like the invisible hand, shaping stories, building brands, and helping people shine without anyone knowing we’re there. So, if you’ve got an idea, but no time to write, maybe it’s time you had a ghost in your corner. What would your story be about? Send a dm let's have it figured out. #ghostwriter #writer #creativewriter

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Creating endless content doesn’t guarantee results and pouring your soul into posts that vanish without a trace will dry you up Here’s why your content might not be landing: #1 You’re speaking to everyone: - When you try to connect with everyone, you connect with no one. - Get laser-focused on your ideal client, and tailor every word to their needs. #2 You’re prioritizing quantity over quality: - Posting more doesn’t mean achieving more. - Share insights that solve real problems, not just fill space. #3 You’re inconsistent—or missing a purpose: - Consistency matters, but it’s not enough. - Every piece of content should educate, engage, or convert—on purpose. Stop shouting into the void Start creating content that resonates, engages, and drives action. Tired of seeing your content fall flat? Let’s turn your posts into conversations that count. (And yes, no more writing love letters to your spam folder!)

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You know how sometimes you visit a website … and you click on the blog section … and it’s been decades since the business last published a blog? When that happens, you automatically question their professionalism and work ethic. So don't be one of those businesses. Instead, you need to publish at least one blog per month. That will send a positive signal to potential clients and give them a reason to do business with. P.S. If you don't have the time or capacity to write a monthly blog, I can help. #blogging #blogs #blogwriting My website: https://lnkd.in/gidqJKQ

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Be a good literary citizen. When someone asks for reviews, when someone asks for reviews, you need to answer that call. You give what you get. It's just Book Karma ⚡📗❤️ #booklaunch #launchyourbook #author #bookmarketing #publishing #marketingtips #debutauthor #marketing #promoteyourbook #branding #authorbrand #bestsellerlaunchschool

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They didn’t ask me, #writing ✍️ #unfilled #job #listings they are not even #answering me or #responding to #emails or #replying. #LinkedIn and other #platforms, not sure 🤔 #AI 🤖 won’t #inform #staff and they want to #promote #content that #aligns with #deadlines and #product #development #phases and #services $ They also don’t #respect 🫡 the #technical #aspects or #understand #content creation beyond the choices they don’t understand 🤷 the top down communication failures only stymie or set off a domino effect of confusion 😕 ? The aren’t #listening👂seems more like they don’t appreciate #writer’s #moral is #bad or getting #worse💰or it’s #disgruntled employees and #managers #simultaneously. #CEOs and #executives with #lone #wolf 🐺 #syndrome ? Other #investors #micro #management of #business #execution’s they keep #sabotaging their own #strategies and #vision 🤪 ? The #SEO and #AI 🤖 or the #director of #communications what’s the #cog ⚙️ they have #blind #spots in their #content #analysis 🧐 #assessment ? Who’s #asking the right #questions, and who’s not ? #Gross #negligence or #mismanagement simultaneously ? 🤨 #Unprofessionalism is a #double #edged #sword ⚔️ and #hypocrisy 🤥 is #expensive💰 I put them to the #test 😉

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The best writing advice I have to repeat to myself every day... Show your audience what you mean, don't just tell them! (Ugh, but why is it so much easier to just TELL you?) Telling is...boring. Wait, wait, no. Telling is a...yawn fest. Showing you something takes... Curiosity Relatability Observation Introspection Showing you requires me to imagine what something... Looks like Smells like Tastes like Sounds like Feels like It requires more of me, but it turns out it's far more fulfilling. To practice, I try to write a poem every day using the guesses from my Wordle game. (Nerd alert 🤓 ) The other day, the word was Swish. it sounds like snow pants interrupting my soft winter's day it tastes like mouthwash dancing like jazz throughout my decay it looks like a jump shot welcoming whispers of luck for my play it smells like grape barrels noting my buds with a cherry's foreplay it feels like a swish... I think that checks out so I'll simplify mood with this swoosh on my route (PS, not my best poem 😅 But for more nonsense poems, go to wordle.poem on instagram) *** Next time your writing feels like a yawn fest, try this simple exercise of asking yourself... What does this idea feel like? What does this idea look like? What does this idea taste like? What does this idea smell like? What does this idea sound like? What picture can I paint for someone? What memory or story can I connect this idea to? SHOW your audience what you mean, don't just tell them 💛

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There is so much noise to 👉 Choose a niche 👉 Be consistent 👉 Cold outreach 👉 Engage heavily But remember: 👍 Good ideas can come from other niches 👍 If you skip posting a day, your algorithm will still recognize you next day 👍 Make friendship over transactional networking 👍 Do digital fasting Writing is not easy. Don’t make it a tough chore. It’s okay to be lean and at peace than to get overstressed and squeezed. So, what’s your weekend plan?

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Here's a fresh take on the COMPETITIVE TITLES SECTION of your book proposal. I hope you enjoy! PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENTS. == -I'm the Ghostwriter's Ghostwriter -I care about raising industry standards and fostering a strong community of great writing collaborators -Visit my LinkedIn FEATURED section to 1) Set up a call 2) See my latest publication (as seen in the NYT and on "The View") 3) Visit my website 4) Read some of my articles

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I got over $100K for the first book I wrote because I asked a man what to charge. His answer: "What do you WANT to charge?" If I'd asked a woman, I’d have heard: 𝗫 "What's the going rate for ghostwriters?" 𝗫 "How much can this client afford?" 𝗫 "How much experience do you have?" 𝗫 "How much work is involved?" **And my career would have taken a very different course.** Ladies (and some gentlemen)— Let's drop the self-doubt. Let’s stop negotiating with ourselves. Let's ask for what we're worth. (How else could I afford these heels? 👠) == Book a Call in my "Featured" section to: 📌 Write, publish & market your book 📌 Grow your writing business 📌 Get help with your writing

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Two words most authors don't think about that could make or break your book: Author Brand. Another word for author brand? Value. Big numbers on LinkedIn and Instagram aren't enough to: 💥Secure a loyal readership that will buy your book 💥 Convince agents and publishers your book will sell But your author brand (I.e. the value you bring to your readers) will. Marissa Eigenbrood, President of Smith Publicity, Inc., says this: “Publishers want to see that you’re not only reaching people but that those people are interested in what you have to say.” This holds true whether you plan on traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing. It's why the first thing I do with an author, before a word is written, is strategize to build their author brand. 🔥 Here’s how you can start today: 📌 Offer a webinar 📌 Hire a PR agency 📌 Do a master class 📌 Offer exclusive content 📌 Start a Patreon account 📌 Begin a Facebook group 📌 Post regularly on LinkedIn 📌 Secure article placements 📌 Launch a Substack subscription Bonus Tip: Make sure your book coach or ghostwriter is focused on your author brand from day one. >> What’s one thing you’re doing to build your author brand? << == ♻ Repostable 🔔 Get notified for more posts like this For help with your book proposal, book, or freelance business, check out my Featured section to: ✫ Book a call ✫ See my latest book that made it to the NYT and "The View" ✫ Set up a strategy session

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If you are having problems staying consistent with your Morning Page writing. Don't beat yourself up, just keep on getting back on the writing horse and giving yourself the MAGIC that comes from writing these three pages of streamed consciousness. If you are a consistent Morning Page Writer, please share in the comments below how you keep up the momentum? What is your secret? If you are new to Morning Pages and want to learn more join the Morning Page Magic Facebook Group at: https://lnkd.in/geMBnS2J

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