Is the economy on an upswing?

We're hearing news that the economy may be starting to rebound - emphasis on may. Some industries are reporting good news while others are making little headway. The market for freelance writing seems to be in the latter category, where publishers have fewer opportunities for freelancers and are still slow to pay.

However, demand for ghostwriters appears to be edging up, if inquiries to the association from would-be authors are any indication. Potential clients with publishing experience, as well as those without, are coming out of the woodwork, expressing an interest in getting their book published next year.

Some of that upswing may be due to the few weeks left in the year and the sense of urgency some of us start to feel about projects still undone, rather than a sign related to the health of the economy. Either way, it seems to be good news for ghostwriters hoping for new projects in 2011.