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When should I hire a ghostwriter?

Writing a sixty to eighty thousand word book is a significant investment of time. Many of Melinda’s clients are professionals who are living their story on a daily basis and don’t have time to put the story on paper. It may be time to hire a ghostwriter if you have a story that you need to tell, but you don’t have the time to write it. Writing also takes a certain amount of skill.

How do I prepare to work with a ghostwriter?

Before hiring a ghostwriter, spend time thinking about your idea. The clearer you are on the idea, the easier it will be to write it. A good ghostwriter will take anything you have, rough ideas, notes, research, outlines, tape recordings, and organize them into a cohesive piece of work.

How do I find the right ghostwriter?

When you hire a ghostwriter, you can expect to spend six to eight months working with them. Before committing to a ghostwriter, check out their website.

What does it cost to hire a ghostwriter?

Ghostwriters charge in various ways, including by the word, by the page or a set project fee. Melinda charges a project fee based upon the number of interviews and the amount of time she will spend on the project, and the fee is paid monthly over the course of the project. For a book, most experienced ghostwriters’ charges begin in the low five figures.

What won’t a ghostwriter do for me?

Ghostwriters will take your ideas and turn them into a compelling and engaging story. But ghostwriters will not market your book for you. They do not participate in profit-sharing. Once they have written and edited your story, their job is complete.