| What do you need to look for when looking for | | | | Payment for these types of outsource services will |
| outsource services provided by freelance ghost | | | | depend a great deal on how much work is involved. |
| writers? There are a few factors you need to | | | | Be prepared to pay at least a few hundred dollars for |
| consider when finding your perfect ghostwriting match. | | | | relatively light projects and several thousand dollars for |
| Look for a writer who: | | | | more comprehensive projects |
| - Has a writing style that compliments the tone and | | | | Great Writer, Terrible Speller! |
| feel you want your story to have. Think about your | | | | What do you do if you find a great writer whose work |
| personality: your "voice" if you like, and how that might | | | | is just what you need- with one exception: they can |
| sound on paper. | | | | not edit. Many people are talented content and |
| - Has a demonstrated track record with ghostwriting. | | | | copywriters, but fall short when it comes to editing their |
| - Understands where you are coming from. | | | | own work. |
| - Can ideally spend time with you and talk with you | | | | You may require the outsource services of a |
| about your hopes and dreams for the project. | | | | freelance editor. With the work at home movement in |
| - Can help organize your thoughts and edit them into a | | | | full swing, there are a number of freelance editors who |
| cohesive work worthy of publication. | | | | are able to work with copy for just about anything |
| Finding the right ghostwriter requires that you first look | | | | from brochures to web sites to print media. |
| in the right places and then do some interviewing of | | | | As with writers you can choose to pay in a few |
| your own. | | | | ways. |
| Finding a Ghostwriter | | | | Per hour: make sure you have a ceiling for the number |
| You have a few options when looking for the | | | | of hours that you will fund for the project. |
| outsource services of a Ghostwriter: | | | | - Per page rate |
| - Contact agents who represent successful | | | | - Flat rate for the project. |
| ghostwriters and arrange to meet with writers who | | | | Regardless of the way you choose to structure the |
| have experience with the type of book you want to | | | | compensation, make sure you always include a |
| write. | | | | deadline that is reasonable and will still allow you time |
| - Keep in mind you will pay top dollar when going | | | | to make final tweaks and adjustments if needed at |
| through an agent, but the end result is that you may | | | | your end. |
| very well have an agent who is willing to pitch the | | | | When advertising for ghost writing outsource services, |
| finished product to the appropriate publishing houses. | | | | be sure your project description sets reasonable |
| - Advertise online for book ghostwriters at various | | | | expectations as far as the type of project, the amount |
| web sites devoted to writers and freelance outsource | | | | of time it will take, and the pay. |
| services. | | | | Be clear on the perimeters for the project as this will |
| Chances are you will encounter writers who are just | | | | allow interested persons to determine if they are |
| beginning to break into ghostwriting. The advantages | | | | qualified and if they can deliver the finished edits in the |
| are these writers will likely be very eager to succeed | | | | time frame you require. As always a good plan is the |
| and be quite willing to work with you for a much lower | | | | key to a successful project. |
| flat fee or at least a more modest weekly stipend. | | | | |