Ghostwriting Quiz # 1

Which of these are a recommended technique for opening lines for a blog post?

All of these

Say something unexpected

Ask a question with only one answer

Identify a need

It's recommended that ghostwriters write with their _____ not their _____

typewriter, computer

head, heart

heart, head

gut, brain

A _______ word article generally fills nearly two trade publication pages.

1,400

8,500

150

11,000

True or False? Medical ghostwriting is considered unethical and could result in a finding of research misconduct by the federal government.

False

True

For major works, a ghostwriter should plan on giving an update to the client:

Only when the project is completed

Twice a day

Every week

Every three months

If your very first ghostwriting gig approaches you with a large contract payment that seems too good to be true, it is likely that they are:

Professional editors

A publishing house

Wealthy

Scammers

True or False? It is recommended to focus on one ghostwriting project at a time instead of working on multiple contracts at the same time.

False

True

True or False? Rewriting and editing refer to the same process.

False

True

When writing content for a blog, which of the following is an effective way to encourage readers to comment on posts?

Write about a topic that is not controversial

Use the passive voice as often as possible

Include a call to action at the end of the post asking readers to comment

Leave a note at the bottom of the piece, identifying yourself as the true author of the piece

The title of a blog post should:

Be descriptive of the content of the post

Include the focus keyword

All of these

Be attention-grabbing

True or False? A ghostwriter typically retains copyrights to his piece when it is sold.

False

True

A successful ghostwriter must:

Have a writing degree from an accredited university

Capture the client’s voice and write with the rhythms and style of their personality

Be very well connected in the publishing business

Charge by the hour and not by the word

Select the most grammatically correct choice: "I inferred ______ her letter that she hadn't enjoyed her holiday."

on

for

of

from

Which of these is a common reason for someone to hire a ghostwriter?

They don’t have the time to write

All of these are common reasons to hire a ghostwriter.

They don’t have the know-how to properly structure the project

They don’t have the talent to write

If you are preparing to ghostwrite website content or articles for a business, it is recommended that you:

Wait until the employer sends you reading material

Submit your first draft and rely on your instincts

Rely on your current knowledge of the industry

Read as much literature as you can regarding that company and their industry

True or False? There must be a written agreement of transfer of ownership between a writer and client because copyrights cannot be transferred verbally.

False

True

True or False? Ghostwriters only write stories from scratch, they do not edit or rewrite existing work.

True

False

What narrative person is the pronoun "you"?

First

Second

Third

Third omniscient

True or False? You have a better chance of an editor accepting your article when your style is dramatically different from that of the publication.

True

False

Adding an analogy, story or metaphor to a blog post often:

Detracts from the main message

Adds depth

Confuses readers

Inspires readers to take a specific action

A ghostwriter gets a percentage of the royalties:

Never--it's a flat fee

It depends--only if arranged with the client

Always--you did the work

Disclosing that you are a ghostwriter on a project is largely considered:

Unethical

Mandatory by state law

A good career booster

Required to receive your full fee

Employing informative blogs for the purpose of marketing is known as:

Ghost marketing

Digital advertising

Outbound marketing

Content marketing

The definition of what the writing project is supposed to accomplish is called the:

Project manual

Project scope

Writing manifest

Syllabus

True or False? Asking your client leading questions in an interview assumes too much by letting them just agree or disagree with you.

True

False

A piece that focuses on a specific period or several periods in a person’s life and contains personal knowledge is referred to as a:

Manual

Biography

Memoir

Autobiography

On most ghostwriting brokerage sites, if a client rejects a finished piece, but still pays a discounted fee for the piece, they typically:

Publish the piece under the writer's name, not the client's

Add the ghostwriter to a blacklist to distribute to other clients

Assume the copyright of the work anyway

Have the writer permanently banned from the site

Select the most grammatically correct choice: "The man recently _______ from Germany to his new home in Belgium."

immigrated

migrated

emigrated

imigrated

Why might a writer use assonance in a work?

To provide a visual description of the main character

To craft smooth-flowing sentences that reflect a smooth, confident character

To summarize background plot details in an effort to control the pacing of a work

To create powerful contrast between two normally unrelated images

The industry standard for a manuscript page, according to the Editorial Freelancers Association, is ______ per page.

9 paragraphs

250 words

750 words

500 lines