Professional Ghostwriter

One of the search terms you may have used when looking for help with your book or screenplay: "Professional." 

But what exactly does that mean in terms of a ghostwriter? 

A professional is someone who gets paid to do a particular job. So, by definition, if you pay someone for ghostwriting services, they are a "professional" ghostwriter. 

But what you should be looking for when seeking help with your story is more than someone who will accept payment for services rendered. After all, if you pay your neighbor's kid to install a water heater, does that make him a plumber? Or does it make him a "professional" for a day? 

In other words, look for someone who makes their living as a ghostwriter, not someone who works part time at the job or is some kind of a hobbyist. There are lots of websites out there that allow anyone to "join" and then call themselves a ghostwriter. Basically, anyone can sign up. Those sites are probably not the best place to find a professional ghostwriter. They're more like flea markets. If someone claims they can write your book starting at $5.00, you should make like a market and flee. Or those sites that advertise a book for $499, or some other ridiculously low price.

No good book can be written for that price. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. And don't get me started on AI. AI can write a book, but not a good one. Seriously. AI can spew out a whole bunch of words in sufficient quantity to qualify as a full-length manuscript, but that manuscript will definitely need the attention of a human being in order to be enjoyed by other human beings.

Call your health insurer and spend a few hours talking to one of their AI-powered customer service representatives and you'll see what I mean. Yikes!

So how do you know who to choose as a ghostwriter? How do you select a ghostwriter when you're searching online? For all its wonders, the internet presents plenty of pitfalls. A title doesn't mean much when anyone can call themselves a ghostwriter.

I would suggest asking prospective hires for samples of previous work, or even an original sample based on your particular idea or story. 

Here at The Best Ghostwriters, we are always willing to write a short, original sample for potential clients so they can see what we can do with their story. It's a good way for you to see if we're a good fit for each other.  

Because depending on your project, you may be working closely over an extended period of time with your ghostwriter or editor. Due diligence is the order of the day. Your story is your baby, so make sure you find the right sitter.

Beyond samples, there are other things to consider:

How long have they been ghostwriting? Not writing, but ghostwriting. It's one thing to write a novel, but it's something else entirely to write a novel using your ideas, your voice, and your intentions. That's another skill entirely, and not all writers can do it well.

We can.

What is their process? How does it work? A good ghostwriter can walk you through every step of the process before you lay your hard-earned money down.

What happens to the rights? The short answer should always be: You own the 100% of the finished product. Period, full stop.

If you have a story you'd like to share with the world, call The Best Ghostwriters at 1-323-539-7635 or drop us an email. No customer service bots, we promise. Humans only.

Consultations are always free.