Ghostwriting for Grown-Ups: Becoming a Resume Writer

A mini-course for would-be résumé writers (and the quietly curious)

Thinking about becoming a résumé writer? Or already dabbling and wondering why people keep asking for “just a quick edit” like you’re running a charity with a keyboard?

Ghostwriting for Grown-Ups: Becoming a Résumé Writer is a practical, straight-talking mini-course that walks through the real foundations of the work — the mindset, the skills, the client dynamics, and the business decisions that determine whether you thrive… or quietly regret saying “yes” to your cousin’s mate’s neighbour’s urgent résumé.

This isn’t a shiny “overnight success” pitch. It’s the stuff that actually matters:

• what you need (and what you don’t need) to start

• how to develop your skills and confidence

• how to ask better questions so you can write achievement-led résumés

• common pitfalls (pricing pressure, scope creep, “mates rates”, and other hazards)

• how to set boundaries, manage expectations, and keep your business sustainable

• practical approaches to pricing and packaging — without racing to the bottom

Part of the Classics—Restored collection

This course comes from my back catalogue — training created years ago, now restored for today. That means:

• the timeless truths remain (because people still people), and

• the dated references have been trimmed or explained, so you don’t have to mentally time-travel mid-lesson.

You’ll also notice a few “from the vault” moments — the human kind. The kind you only earn by doing the work, making a few cringey choices, and living to tell the tale.

What you get

• 15 short lessons (easy to dip into without needing a free weekend)

• “Worth Remembering” takeaways to lock in the key points

• Full transcripts for accessibility and easy revisiting

• A downloadable course guide (A4 PDF) so you can keep the learning even when you’re not logged in

Who it’s for

This course is ideal if you’re:

• exploring résumé writing as a new business or side path

• new to résumé writing and want better foundations (and fewer “why is this client like this?” moments)

• transitioning from admin/HR/coaching/recruitment and want the practical realities

• keen to build something legitimate, not just copy templates and hope for the best

If you want a grounded introduction — with real-world perspective, honest warnings, and encouragement that doesn’t insult your intelligence — you’ll feel at home here.

Ghostwriting for Grown-Ups is about starting strong… and staying sane.