Information On Ghostwriting Services For Novels And Memoirs


By Freida Michael


To understand why an author would want to use a ghostwriter, first one must understand the concept of ghostwriting. Whether requiring ghostwriting services for novels and memoirs or smaller projects, it is also important to locate the right individual. When an author can find a ghostwriter with knowledge on the subject or topic, one is often going to have a better outcome than otherwise.

Ghostwriting is and of itself an art form. Ghostwriters are often hired by authors who have a story idea without the ability to develop characters, a plot or storyline, or whom just do not have the time to do so. In either case, ghostwriters are often considered the right hand of an author.

When hiring a someone, it is important to check references along with any prior publications. Most often, a good ghostwriter, like other artists will have a portfolio showing different aspects of prior assignments. Of course, as one is writing in secret for others, there will also be elements which the individual is not allowed to share.

If going through an agency or online company to hire someone, it can often be beneficial to read a number of different reviews of different ones. In doing so, it is easy for an author to eliminate any which do not fit into the profile, theme, subject or topic at hand. Although, when locating the right agency and individual, it could be a relationship to span a lifetime as most authors create additional works over time.

Some good websites on which to find ghostwriters are freelance writing sites, sites which host a number of different type writers and boards like craigslist and others. For, while writing sites may host some of the best in the world, these individuals can often request pay that is well beyond that of the author, especially new authors. Whereas, others with private listings often do not as request as much in pay, thus making it easier for author and ghostwriter over time.

Like with other projects, it is also good to have pre-set deadlines for review of each section or sections of a book or other publication. For, while it can often be easy to acquire an individual to write a story, not all are as good with deadlines as others. Deadlines are actually one of the most important aspects to inquire about when checking references, otherwise an agent may be expected a manuscript from an author only to have it delayed, delays which at time can end contracts and cancel publications.

Before hiring anyone online outside of an agency format, it is also good to communicate via email and meet in public places when and where necessary. For, while individuals working through agencies often have a background, history and other information associated with an account, others posting ads in online posting ads often do not. As such, to protect an idea for a project, it is often good to keep the idea a secret up and until the signing of a contract.

Whether hiring someone from a site, or private posting, it is also important to draw up a contract or agreement related to the fulfillment of the project. In some cases, individuals can work on these documents together while at others each may have a private attorney. Whatever the case, it is important that there is a contract which is signed by both parties before any ideas, subjects, topics, or other aspects of the project are discussed in detail.




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