Ghostwriters: Do They Love Your Book or Your Money?

When you begin your search for a ghostwriter, finding one who cares about your book—not just the paycheck—can seem like a challenge. You, the author, want your book to be taken seriously and to be given the attention it deserves. You don’t want it to be just another source of income for your writer. The best way to make sure that happens? Be passionate about your book.

Think long and hard about why you want to write your book. Do you have a groundbreaking new method, message, or finding for your audience? What could readers gain from your experience? Convey your enthusiasm to your ghostwriter, and explain to him or her why your book is necessary, important, and beneficial. If your ghostwriter is excited about your project and believes in your goals, he or she is more likely to go above and beyond to make your book a success.

It also helps to look for a ghostwriter with experience in your field. Say you are writing a business book: a ghostwriter who has written other business guides in the past is more likely to be familiar with your topic and interested in getting it in written form to readers. You may have to conduct a few interviews to find the ghostwriter who is most suited to your project, but that time will be well spent when the finished product is done right and done with enthusiasm on both sides.

Remember that you and your ghostwriter are a team. You provide each other with the necessary materials for success, and neither one can function without the other. Yes, your ghostwriter needs a paycheck to create the book, but he or she also needs your support and your passion to drive the project. In return, the ghostwriter’s dedication to your book will show in the manuscript. By staying involved and collaborative, you can ensure that you and your writer can create the best possible book, regardless of the money spent.

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