Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Information On 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.

While writing sites often host samples of different writings, some may work better than others for different projects. The author can assist in getting the best ghostwriter for the job by providing a writing test based in the content and style of the project. Once the author reads the material, then it is easier to decide whether or not the writer might be a good choice for the project.

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.

When looking towards these private individuals and posting sites, it is important to get to know the individual over email, telephone or another format such as Facebook or Twitter. It is often still advised to meet anyone one does not know in a public forum such as a coffeehouse or library setting even after having established an online relationship.

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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