How to Get My Book Published: Using a Ghostwriter?

You have decided that you really would like to write a book. There’s only one problem; you are not a great writer. You have this great idea, and you’ve done all of your research on the subject, you just need it organized and written out. What do you do if it you can’t write it yourself? You bring in what is called a ghost writer.

Steps for Ghostwriting:

• Step 1: You need to decide how you are going to choose a ghostwriter. Do you already know someone who can do it for you? Do you need to advertise for a ghostwriter? How are you going to advertise? Do you want someone local, or can it be someone who works online?

• Step 2: Give your ghostwriter candidate a small assignment to see how he or she writes. On completion of this assignment, you will see if their writing matches how you want the book to be conveyed. You will also be able to see how they respond to working with you and how they respond to your input. You may find that your styles are incompatible. It is better to find out with a small project than while trying to write your book.

• Step 3: Make sure the ghostwriter can commit for the full term of the project.

• Step 4: Find out if your ghostwriter has other skills. The person you have chosen may have copyediting skills also. They may also be able to proof, edit and format the layout without you having to hire a separate person to do this.

You need to make sure that you are able to follow through with the commitment just as much as the ghostwriter. Just because you are not writing the actual book, it doesn’t mean that your job is done.