Ghostwriting eBooks vs. Self-Publishing eBooks

[Nomad]

If you are a writer, you can make money from ebooks in two ways, one, ghostwriting for others and letting them publish the ebook in their name, and two, you write and publish in your own name.
When you ghostwrite, you get paid right away. It can be anywhere between $100 and $1000.
Publishing in your own name means you publish ebooks on publishing platforms and you make money when your ebooks are sold. You might make $700 if 100 copies sell (provided your book is priced $10 and you get 70 percent royalty), but it's tough for new writers.
Ghostwriting gives a one-time fee, but publishing lets you earn as long as people buy.

 

[HK World]

Yes, that's another great idea to make money through writing online. I think ghostwriting and self-publishing ebooks can both be profitable depending on one's writing skills.

I believe if someone is good at writing, they should not limit themselves to ghostwriting only; they must go for self-publishing as well, because getting recognition for one's talent is the best thing one can ever have. It will increase your chances of getting better career opportunities.

 

[Nomad]

You have a higher chance of getting hired as a ghostwriter if you already have published books. Your reputation as a writer grows when you are a published author. You can point your clients to your published books in order to impress them. Making money by publishing books can be very difficult compared to ghostwriting but having author status will certainly help you secure ghostwriting contracts.