Discovering Ghostwriting Services For Novels And Memoirs

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.

An art in and of itself, many ghostwriters host portfolios of previous work along with references. Before hiring anyone to assist in writing something as important as a novel or memoir, it is often best to check out any online reviews related to a company or references and portfolios when looking at an individual. Authors can save a great deal of time and heartache by taking the time to do so in advance of hiring a ghostwriter.

When desiring to hire an individual to do this type work, it is imperative to check references and review portfolios, if one exist. In some cases, individuals may be so new to the area that no portfolio is available. If this is the case, it is often best to request the name of another author whom the individual has worked that can provide a reference.

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.

A contract is an agreement that the author and ghostwriter work on together. In fact, it is one of the most important aspects of this type relationship. If a contract or agreement is not signed by both parties, then neither have anything to fall back on related to questions about content, deadlines or pay rate.




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