How to Find
the Perfect Ghost Writer
to Write Your Book
Ghost Writer, Ghost Writer, Wherefore Art Thou? Though the thought of writing a book and being a published author is enchanting, there is a more practical side to having success as an author. And it involves knowing how to find a book writer who can write a book good enough to become a bestseller.
Let's face it, as in any field, mediocrity is everywhere, around every corner. And it's amazing at how well people can present themselves as top-notch when they do not even fall under the category of "professional" simply buy the way they carry themselves and more importantly, how poorly they write books.
As this author has been on a crusade to improve the 90 (plus) percent failure rate of published books that come out annually, it is vitally important to understand as an aspiring author that THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR TO YOUR SUCCESS IS SELECTING THE PERFECT GHOST WRITER FOR YOUR BOOK.
To find a ghost writer worthy of your time for interview, here are a few things to keep in mind which will eliminate a great deal of confusion and time from your quest:
1. When searching for a ghost writer online, stay clear
of the venues where you can post your project and people bid for your employment.
Though there are a "few" good writers (literally 3 or 4 out of
thousands), the vast number of self-proclaimed and wishful individuals who
try to bypass the proper path of experience or education is simply far too
great to chance with your lifelong book endeavor. And when you know where
to look for true professionals, there's really no reason to spend hours
upon hours sifting through the haystack for a needle.
2. Look for reputable entities, preferably a company that has been around
for a while. The longer in business, the better. I say go for a company
over an individual simply because you usually get a lot more service than
you will from a single ghost writer. The ideal situation is to find a reputable
company of over 10 years with a professional website a lot of books under
their belt and a Better Business Bureau rating of no less than a B-. Ideally
they will have an A or A+ rating. But that's tough to find.
3. Look for a polished website. Certainly you wouldn't want to see a bunch
of typos from someone who is supposed to be in command of the written word.
4. Also, look for a website that communicates well. This is a sign of one's
professionalism and writing ability at least in the marketing realm. Does
it read well? Is the information interesting? Does it make you want to stay
at the website and continue reading, looking at more and more web pages?
5. Use search terms like GHOST WRITER SERVICES, GHOSTWRITING SERVICES, BOOK
WRITING SERVICES, BOOK WRITER SERVICES. These tend to provide results of
a more professional slice of what's out there, versus the weekend writer
who has a day job misrelated to this craft. That's another reason to look
for a company. There are a lot of individuals who are not committed to the
craft, and it will show in your book in a lacking manner.
6. Run a quick search on Amazon.com when you find a ghostwriter or ghostwriting
company that looks promising. Type in the name of the ghost writer or book
writer. Do any books show up with their name attached to them?
These are just a few ways to search and find worthy ghostwriters. There's a great video you can watch online that will give you more vital data. See the link in the Bio below.
Finding the perfect ghost writer becomes a simple task when you know what you now know. Not to mention knowing how to protect your book from the sabotage of a pseudo-writer. The best recommendation anyone can give you is: DON'T SHOP BY LOWEST PRICE AND GO WITH YOUR GUT FEELING ABOUT WHO YOU CHOOSE AS YOUR GHOST WRITER. Follow this information and you'll do just fine. Good luck and Godspeed!
-- Robert S. Nahas