25 Page Custom Ghostwritten Ebook….For FREE??

No. I’m not kidding.

I’m heading in a new direction, folks. Yeah, I write all sorts of stuff. You name it, I’ve probably ghostwritten it for a client or two.

But that craziness is coming to an end. Tina is tired of being all things to all people. Tina no likey being pulled in many directions and bent into weird pretzel shapes in order to please the masses.

It’s time to streamline, baby.

So that whole “I’m feeling thankful and all that and I’m going to do an article giveaway on my site” a couple weeks ago? Yeah. I changed my mind.

The upcoming re-vamp of my site will also include a re-vamp of my services.

Ebooks. That’s where it’s at for yours truly. (Well, you can get your book printed instead…because some of my clients decide their book is better suited for print).

Here’s the deal:

It’s a giveaway, contest, whatever you want to call it (I really don’t care).

The prize:

A ghostwritten ebook (max 25 pages…if you need one that’s longer, then we can work something out at a discounted rate) for your business. Any topic. But no adult content. That’s just not my thing. And if it’s crazy scientific or something, then you need to bring some research to the table. I’ve got an MBA. I’ve written on everything from credit to health care to the gloriousness of baby booties. But I’m not here to write your next physics paper or something.

Once you win, I contact you and we go from there. We develop a table of contents and gather the research for the topic (hopefully you have links or something…please!) and then I whip up your custom ebook. It should take about a week. And yes, you’ll get 2 rounds of edits. I do that with all my projects.

If you’re a writer, and don’t really need this prize…okay, why not enter anyway? You can give this freebie away to someone else if you’d like. You can use it as part of a giveaway on your own site, or you can use it in a barter with another professional to get something you really need. I’m flexible.

Prize value:

$500

How it works:

I wanna spread the word, people. I want to write more ebooks. Me likey writing. So here are the rules, guidelines, details, minutiae, whatever you want to call ‘em (again, not really a big deal which word you want to use…just pick one)…rules have been slightly updated to accommodate freaky people who are ultra-competitive and whatnot…

1) The winner will be chosen December 1st. Said winner will have accumulated the most points. If there are several (okay, more than one…) people with the same top point count, then said people will have their names written on low-tech paper and tossed into my baseball cap and one name will be picked out. Seriously.

2) Points must be accumulated by midnight November 30th. (Translation – don’t whip out a tweet on December 1st. It won’t count. By the way, I’m on Mountain Standard Time).

3) Leave a comment here (required) stating why you want/need a ghostwritten ebook = 1 point

4) Post about this contest/giveaway/whatever on your site, linking to this post (You can also get friends/colleagues to post on their own sites about the giveaway and attribute the points to you if you run out of your own sites and want to still rack up points!) = 3 points

5) Tweet about this contest/giveaway/whatever, mention @TinaMc giveaway with link to this post = 1 point each (max 5 points)

6) Mention it in a forum. Then come back here to the comments and post the link to your forum comment = 3 points (max 12 points)

7) You can post about it on other blog comments but ONLY if that blog post has relevant content and you are not spamming. Example: you see a blog on one of yoru fave sites and the post is about promotion or informational products or something along those lines…then you can comment and mention the giveaway. Use good judgement people! 2 points each, (max 6 points)

8) Facebook mentions will get you 3 points each (6 points max).

The whole point is to spread the word. Yell it to the mountain tops. I figure why wait for the site to have a new look. Might as well spread the word now.

Ebooks, baby.

Scream it!

Tina writes ebooks!!

And some lucky person is gonna get a free one. Pretty cool.

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101 Responses to “25 Page Custom Ghostwritten Ebook….For FREE??”

  1. Sounds like a great prize Tina! I’ve been thinking of writing an ebook but don’t know anything about it… and would appreciate a ghost writer to clean up my ramblings :) I’m off to twitter your contest…

  2. Twittered as Heather in BC!

    Here is the shortened URL of your contest for others to Twitter:

    http://bit.ly/rR9X

  3. I have tons of ideas in my noggin. Putting them into a cohesive format is tough for me. I can do it, but it takes me too long. Therefore, I don’t do it. I would LOVE to in your contest! I’ll be spreading the word for you.

  4. @ Heather – Great!! Bring on the ramblings!

    @ Melissa – Bring it! I love to sift through my client’s ideas and come up with some profitable ones and get ‘em all streamlined!

  5. I think your value needs to be updated. I’m thinking more like $2000!

  6. Sign me up Tina! I just figured out what I would like an e-book about actually. :) N

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  9. I need an ghostwritten eBook because I have had an eBook 50% done for the past month, and I can’t get the time to finish it. I know it will make money, and we all want to make money, I just need it to be finished!

  10. I actually need an e-mail campaign designed… Could you do that? Instead of a 25-page ebook? Please? Say, a 15-message campaign? The theme is Forex Automation Software and Forex eBooks/Strategies…

  11. Twittered : http://twitter.com/radar_trader

  12. [...] For more details, check out the ebook giveaway post. [...]

  13. this is such a great idea …. Rock & Roll

  14. Posted on my website!

  15. @ Heather Cook – Thanks! Personally, I do too! LOL My starting point for fees is $20 per page. That’s with relatively little to no research done on my part. The more research, the more it costs…and I’ve done some $2000 books.

    @ Nancy – so glad you popped in! I remember you weren’t sure what you wanted you ebook to be about…I’m looking forward to hearing your idea!

    @ deskcoder – Bring it! We’ll get that ebook of your finished in no time!

    @ FX – Argh! I’m trying to streamline my services here. To books only. Yes, I know how to do an email campaign. But I really, really, really want to write you an ebook that can make you oodles of money.

    @ Robb – Thanks for stopping in!!

    @ Melissa – Thanks for the blog post!

    ALL – I will be creating a post in the next few days letting you know the current point count so you can have time to whip out more twitters, post in forums, etc. before December 1st. I will also link back to any blog posts you have made so you can get some pings on your own sites!

  16. Hi Tina
    Wow, I’m so excited to be working with you on the book project :) now I’m trying to decide which project to have you start on first!

    To answer the question of why I want / need an ebook written, I’m pretty good at starting things, but then they sit there, mocking me! My paying customers always take up all my prime time, and my own projects get pushed back. Well, NO MORE! its time to get some of these projects out where they actually do someone some good.

    I’m actually excited now :) I should fill out forms more often :) hehe

    @carlincomm
    http://twitter.com/carlincomm

    Carlin in Seattle
    http://www.seattle-hotshotz.com

  17. http://seattle-hotshotz.com/lenstales/2008/11/25-page-custom-ghostwritten-ebookfor.html

    —

    http://seattle-hotshotz.com/carlincomm/2008/11/25-page-custom-ghostwritten-ebookfor.html

    Ok, same post, but 2 different blogs, that should count for about a zillion points right?

    Carlin in Seattle!

  18. Hey Carlin – okay…I’ll give it to ya…same post but two different blogs will count as two separate site posts. (See? I’m easy to work with…LOL)

  19. [...] a re-cap – you have to post a comment on the original thread here and state that you want to enter the giveaway (and a little about what you want an ebook and all [...]

  20. This could be a potential good lead for you, I’m hoping to send you some business here. This is a forum I’m on for video editing, a lot of them are Biz2Biz people, so an Ebook would fit them well. I gave a good write up for you. I’m thinking what, 20 points right? :) hehe

    http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/VTNT/message/117465

    Oh look, and another one

    http://groups.google.com/group/DV-L/browse_thread/thread/c4ad9563913ff0a1?hl=en

    The second one is also a group of video people, minimal cross over in members, the first one is a specific edit system, the second is DV users in general.

    So, you want me to start sending the notes now? or wait till end of month? :)

    @carlincomm
    http://twitter.com/carlincomm

    Carlin in Seattle
    http://www.seattle-hotshotz.com

  21. @Carlin – Wow ! You are on top of this!! Just updated the points post…

  22. Hey are you counting the posts on Facebook as well? Because I’m getting it there too… I don’t think I can directly link it unless you have a facebook account, then you could see it…

    http://www.facebook.com/people/Carlin_Comm/803043127 will get you to my profile page, …

    I just remembered my Tweets are going into FB, and also onto all my blogs, oh, and here too:
    http://seattle-hotshotz.com/contact.php but thats dynamic so only shows the last 10, so probably won’t be there when you go look at it… Wow, I’m like you biggest fan now, which is kind of sad for you really ;)
    sorry, I’m spamming your comments now aren’t I? make you a deal, we’ll put some URLS in my next book for you ok?
    Carlin

  23. [...] quite a bit of quality material and its her time to give back by giving you the chance to win a 25 page Ebook on a topic of your choice. 25 Pages is a good size eBook and can really improve your visibility in the blogosphere. Its [...]

  24. Hi Tina,

    I’m so excited about this giveaway. I don’t normally enter contests, however if I win this one perhaps I can get motivated to complete my own projects. I work diligently on clients’ projects and unfortunately neglect my own. So, with your help, I can dust off my notes and make progress with all my crazy ideas.

    I will gladly shout this from the mountaintops! :)

    Thanks for offering such an incredible giveaway!

    Kelli
    (from the beautiful “mountains” of Kentucky)

  25. Okay Tina…just Twittered! :)

    11/23/08
    krclaypool 25 Page Custom Ghostwritten Ebook….For FREE?? Yep, that’s right! @TinaMc giveaway. http://tinyurl.com/krclaypool less than 20 seconds ago from TwitterBar

  26. I’m on a roll now… Just responded to one of your twitters! (11/23/08)

    ” krclaypool @TinaMc giveaway! Oh no, not so fast as the challenge is on! LOL! I want to win your FREE ebook contest. http://tinyurl.com/krclaypool less than 20 seconds ago from web in reply to TinaMc”

    http://www.twitter.com/krclaypool

  27. Hey Tina…just posted your contest on a forum. Here’s the link:

    http://www.contestblogger.com/?page_id=781/general-online-contests/25-page-custom-ghostwritten-ebookfor-free/#p5444

    Carlin, start looking over your shoulder…I’m in your shadow BUT not for long! (heehee!!)

    Kelli

  28. Hey Tina…I just blogged about your contest. You can read my blog here:

    http://briefcasediva.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/a-ghostwritten-ebook-for-freecan-it-be-true/

    Hmmm…where else can I give a shoutout about the giveaway? Oh I know…be back soon! :)

    Kelli

  29. Hey Tina…It’s Kelli again! :)

    I posted my blog on Facebook so ALL of my friends can see it. Does that count? I’m thinking that it should be worth at least ‘one’ point more than Carlin’s current total…don’t you? Heehee!! Just joshin!

    Here’s the link (my fingers are crossed that it will count!)

    http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=45732121227

    Until next time…
    Kelli

  30. Okay, last Twitter post for today. But here’s the post:

    krclaypool Hey Twitter Friends, check out my blog at http://tinyurl.com/5caqt9 which talks about @TinaMc giveaway. It’s awesome. Tina ROCKS! less than 5 seconds ago from web

    Enjoy your night…I’m off to bed.

    Kelli

  31. http://www.topix.com/forum/business/publishing/T45B08E0BJ8AIP0QM#lastPost

    zillion baby :)

  32. http://www.perfectnetworker.com/network/Carlin/blog/883/

    Not sure if thats something you can see with out being a member, so I took a snap shot of it ;) I’m such a geek

    http://twitpic.com/nqjv – @TinaMc a snapshot of a post I’m making on a blog for the contest… zillion =++1

    I’m not maxed on points yet am I?
    oh sorry everyone, I broke the counter… he he

  33. Okay Carlin & Kelli – you two are crackin’ me up!!

    I will accept Facebook. I will give it 3 pts (like forum posts) and allow a max of 6pts. So…post about it on facebook twice and you’ve got your 6 pts.

    Also, if you’ve run out of your own sites/blogs to post on, if you get a friend to blog about it and they attribute the post about the giveaway to you, that’s another way you can rack up the 3 pts each (no max).

  34. DivineDee – Give Love, Get Love, Share Love! is a group on FB, I posted there. Look up Dina (Dee) she’s writing some great posts, would make for a fantastic book I think. She and I have been talking about books for a while now, so she’ll get this big time. She’s got a huge group, I was almost scared to mention it to her, she’s probably going to get a late start and beat us all by a bunch. But hey,I’d be ok with that, She’s got a big book in her!
    @carlincomm

  35. http://www.desktoppublishingforum.com/bb/showthread.php?p=65948#post65948

    This is the kind of place I would think would LOVE ghost writers! Will see… Maybe I should be gunning for commissions!ha ha

  36. http://www.desktoppublishingforum.com/bb/showthread.php?p=65949#post65949

    Same forum different thread as above… don’t count this if you think its duplicate entry, I’m ok with that, but will still take a commission :)

  37. http://groups.google.com/group/seattle_mg/browse_thread/thread/62994cb02fc8f4d4

    Feeling the forum love today, baby…

  38. @TinaMc 25 Page Custom Ghostwritten Ebook….For FREE?? http://tinyurl.com/ghost25 hey cool URL too :) she writes, you get the credit. Genius!

    now that’s a tight tweet :)

  39. https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3674709065378087179&postID=522188820792153545&page=1

    Man, all this posting on blogs, I could write my on stinkin’ book faster :) he he

  40. http://seattle-hotshotz.com/desertstormletters/

    THE reason I’m doing this promotion. Go take a look at the brand new blog, for the book, working title “Desert Storm – Letters from Home”.

    Oh, and look at the link on the right hand side of the page… classy right?

  41. http://twitpic.com/o182 hey, this is actually something both you Tina and other readers should be aware of. Go take a look at the picture I posted on twitpic.com which is a screen shot from http://www.48hrbooks.com/ check out the prices and quantity. That is an amazingly low entry point. just thought I’d share that. Oh, and of course I put a link back here on that picture… slick huh?

  42. Oh Carlin – you crack me up!! Yeah, there are a few print-on-demand book companies that really can create quality books. And they typically have lower quantities to give you a price break on. It’s pretty cool. When you break it down and figure out that each book is costing you, say, $6…and then you turn around and sell it for $12.99, $19.99 and so on…it’s just significant profit! A heck of a lot more than if you went with a traditional publisher, that’s for sure. And it’s a great option for non-fic books that have an audience.

  43. [...] WRITE EBOOKS!” So she is. She’s got some contest going on or something where you can win a free custom book, but that’s not really what I’m interested in. (Although if you are broke or cheap, you [...]

  44. Never won anything before, but here goes…I’d LOVE to have this opportunity, I am working on a proposal as we speak for a guide and I also have an idea (A great one!! ;) ) for an eBook. Thanks for the opportunity! Maybe I could also talk to you about these other things ;)

  45. I posted about this awesome opportunity on my site, here is the link (you need to be registered to view it though ;)

    http://www.learning4lyf.ca/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,118/catid,57/func,view/id,1594/#1594

  46. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=551123534&ref=profile&pub=2309869772

    Posted on FB profile!! Woo Hooo!!!

  47. I think this is such a great opportunity you are offering here!! Thanks a bunch!!!

  48. Great post and wonderful idea, I need an E-book created so will follow this post with interest. How do you subscribe to this blog?

  49. I have started writing an ebook so many times and I just get sidetracked. With 4 kids and everything else going on running my website, it sometimes seems like a huge task that I keep putting off. I would love to be able to give it to my new subscribers as a sign up bonus!

  50. http://coupondivas.com/win-a-free-custom-ghostwritten-ebook/

    Here’s the blog post I did for this giveaway.

  51. coupondivas Have you signed up for the @TinaMc giveaway? Win a Free Custom Ghostwritten Ebook: http://bit.ly/rR9X

    This is my tweet from Twitter today.

  52. Don’t know if this counts. I was entering a contest and Comment Luv pulled my blog post in under the giveaway section. It gives a linkback to your contest details I blogged about.

    CouponDivas { 11.29.08 at 2:45 pm }

    I forgot. I also just signed up for your e-mail updates!

    CouponDivas’s last blog post..Win a Free Custom Ghostwritten Ebook

  53. Why I would love, love, love this?? I have great ideas ‘floating’ around in my head, but for me, time is always an issue…it would be amazing to finally see one of my ideas ‘pan out!’ ;)

  54. Do you have a FB account, I posted this info on a mom’s group http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2351639286

  55. Posted in yet another moms group on FB….here’s the link http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/edittopic.php?uid=2793455400&action=8

  56. That’s so weird, was just going to post on anther FB group I’m a member of and it came up with a message saying I’ve exceeded my limit of posting on FB groups! Never happened before…don’t they know I want to win this!!!

  57. Here’s another link to a forum I’m a member of ‘Hot Moms’ ;)
    http://www.hotmomsclub.com/?page=forums/posts&TID=1146
    posted this awesome opportunity here…can you tell I really, really want it??!!

  58. Just created a blog on this site with information relating to the competition…http://www.hotmomsclub.com/?page=account/blogs/edit&BLID=1488

  59. Posted in another great moms forum…http://www.bookieboo.com/forum/topics/great-opportunity-for-all

  60. Hey Dale – Welcome aboard!! I’ll start tallying up the points and updating the points post ASAP. And I always love to toss around ideas with people so any time you want to talk, just let me know! Send me an email (words at tinamcallister dot com) or contact me via Skype (tina.mcallister).

    Hi CouponDivas! Glad you found out about the giveaway!! I’m pretty liberal with the point count since I know you guys are excited and trying to spread the word…and I appreciate that!!

    All – To all who have entered the giveaway, a huge thank you!! Feeling like there’s no way in heckola you’ll have the top score?? Well, after the giveaway ends and the winner is named, I’ll be putting out a SWEET deal for you folks only so that hopefully we can still make your ebook dreams come true!!

  61. Hey Tina, thanks….after revisiting all these sites I see there are quite a few talented ladies out there, so it was great to post this information out there for them…anyways, my last post for the night was on this site’s forum, great bunch of lades on there http://www.divinecaroline.com/forum/show_posts/1237
    I’ll definitely send you an e.mail and OH…already added you on Skype, go over and confirm ;)

    Dale

  62. Ok…Ok, yet another post…I’m actually having some fun here at the same time ;) It’s a local forum I’m a member of.

    http://www.hawthornevillager.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=114509#114509

  63. And another forum post, hey Tina, I almost feel guilty for having you do all this tallying..sorry..

    http://www.barbadosforum.com/index.php?showtopic=7277

  64. http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read.php?post_id=1314159&posted=1

    This is a great site…well, you know the deal, posted here as well! ‘Tally’ ohhh Tina ;)

  65. Some how I don’t think I really posted on this page, I had put a link on the side bar, but heres an actual article on the blog:

    http://seattle-hotshotz.com/desertstormletters/
    If you did already count this, well, maybe you’ll get some more biz out of the new post ;)

    Talk soon :)
    Carlin

  66. It’s the crack of dawn and I’m here! I just posted it onto my site under the contest page, check it out! http://www.learning4lyf.ca/Latest/index.html

  67. Posted it in this forum as well, I’m actually one of the experts on this site…

    http://www.breastfeeding.com/forums/showthread.php?p=574369#post574369

  68. http://www.oakparkmomsandtots.ca/forum/index.php?topic=2030.0
    Posted on this community forum today, hope these also give you some good ‘hits’ as well ;)

  69. Really great deals on this site, so I added another one for them ;)
    http://www.canadianfreestuff.com/forum/f156/awesome-prize-26883/#post106837

  70. Hey Tina.

    Here’s my latest blog post. It’s a membership site for women so if you cannot see the blog, just let me know. :)

    http://www.savorthesuccess.com/member/kelli-claypool/blog/305

    Thanks!

  71. Posted a blog entry here today for ya! ;)
    http://www.learning4lyf.ca/MyBlog/Do-you-have-a-book-idea.html

  72. http://digg.com/business_finance/25_Page_Custom_Ghostwritten_Ebookh_For_FREE

    Gee I can’t believe I didn’t think to do this until today!

  73. So, I’m thinking next time I need some work done, I’ll just go hire Dale :) Dale, what’s your rates like? I’ve got… oh look pennies :) They’re rolled, though… No seriously, this has been fun :) nothing else to see here, everyone can just stop and take a break, go watch TV or something…

  74. Hey Carlin…it has been fun! Gonna check you out on Twitter now ;)

  75. http://www.breastfeeding.com/social/account/submit/add-blog/added_1512/ Hey…one last blog entry, great game guys!!! Woo Hooo! Let’s do it again ;)

  76. http://www.mothersclick.com/blogs/bajangal/let-it-be-me-let-it-be-me
    yes, I’m a member of yet another mommy site, here’s my blog post..hope it’s not too late ;(

  77. Didn’t think on this one, just added you to my stumble upon http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/tinamcallister.com/

  78. just added you on delicious (social bookmarking tool) http://delicious.com/mommi
    not sure if you can see it though

  79. http://www.earlytorise.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8473

  80. http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=298775#post298775

  81. http://seattle-hotshotz.com/survivors_stories/blog/

  82. http://tomatofare.blogspot.com/2008/11/25-page-custom-ghostwritten-ebookfor.html

  83. http://greenbliss.blogspot.com/2008/11/25-page-custom-ghostwritten-ebookfor.html

  84. http://www.fabfreelancewriting.com/blog/2008/11/29/tweet-away/#comment-21655

  85. http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/blogs/momtofour/default.aspx
    I had fun writing this one ;)

  86. http://alexisdawes.com/122/50-essential-resources-for-ebook-writers/#comment-16276

  87. Yeah, really thinking I should have bribed Dale a few days ago.. or hired her… Dale, we’ll talk later ok? That Let me Win, let me win!! post… oh, no, now I feel bad ;) he he just a little bit :)

  88. http://www.bookieboo.com/profiles/blog/list?user=1ry5czamo92fc
    Not sure if you would be able to view this blog post Tina…

  89. I hear ya Carlin ;) Hmmm…all depends on what the bribe was ;)

  90. Well, it’s coming up to 12 midnight for me, I’m in TO, and gotta get up early to get the kiddos off to school..see ya and have some fun!!

  91. Good luck Carlin ;)

  92. hey Dale, how about I write you a 25 page report or ebook? he he

  93. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/crs/939961046.html

  94. [...] another ultra-motivated person and it became one of those neck-in-neck races. Seriously, there are 93 comments on the ebook giveaway post and a lot of those are from Dale and Carlin trying to outdo one [...]

  95. Sounds great.

  96. Well shoot, I didn’t know! But now I know you are there, so we may have a chance to connect on the ebook ghostwriting in the future…My prediction is that 2009 is the year of the ebook!!!

  97. Hey Kimberly – Well, you found me now! And some ultra cool things are happening in the coming months to help make ebooks a reality for more folks! SO I gotta agree with you – 2009 is the year of the ebook!!

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