jeudi 18 juin 2015

By Freida Michael


When an author needs help with character development, plot or storyline for an idea, one often turns to a ghostwriter. While in the past these were hard shoes to fill, now with the internet, there are several companies and individuals providing ghostwriting services for novels and memoirs which can be found online.

Ghostwriting is an art, often used by individuals whom while considered authors have an idea for a story without the ability to write a book or other document in its entirety. Or, by authors whom just do not have time and wish to provide various documents and notations to another writer which can then be organized into book format.

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.

When it comes to hiring individuals from an agency, it is often good to read a number of reviews to find the most dependable. For, while an agency may have a listing on a website, it is still important that the author understand the experience and knowledge base of associated writers. By researching various agencies, it can also become clear which are most respected by those whom are hired to do this type work.

The contract is probably the most important aspect of a relationship between an author and ghostwriter. Otherwise, an author can simply provide an idea, then later find the book on a shelf written under another name. While it is hard to believe an individual would go to such depths, it would not be the first time, so to protect privacy and creative rights, it is often good to draw up a contract with which each individual must agree.




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