Take Your Shot!

Alexander Hamilton was truly one of the greatest ghostwriters of all time. 

He was also one of our most accomplished founding fathers, the nation's first treasury secretary, the creator of the New York Post, and a crack shot with a Wogdon & Barton flintlock dueling pistol. 

In spite of that duel with Aaron Burr, in which Alex fired into the air rather than kill his old friend. 

But what did he ghostwrite?

Well, Alexander Hamilton wrote George Washington's speeches, his letters to generals in the field, and just about every other communication to anyone who clamored for the attention of the first President of the United States. Including Washington's final farewell to the nation when he retired after two terms. All of that ghostwriting would have been a full time job all by itself, but Hamilton did plenty of writing in his own name, as well - most of the Federalist Papers, some beautiful letters, and a long confessional pamphlet all about adultery and blackmail.

Hamilton became such a good ghostwriter for Washington that after a while, he didn't even need to consult with George.

Think about that: Alexander Hamilton knew the mind of George Washington so well he could answer his letters, write his speeches, and issue orders to generals in the field without even checking in with the boss first. 

Now that's a great ghostwriter! 

I don't know if Alex ghostwrote any of George's letters to Martha Washington, but given Hamilton's reputation as a ladies' man and his talent as a poet, I'm sure she would have enjoyed reading them. After all, George could be a bit stodgy, although he did have a lot on his mind, what with the revolution and birthing a democracy and all. 

If you have a lot on your mind, why not do a little writing of your own? If you need a little inspiration, try and get to the theatre to see Hamilton, or watch the filmed version of the hit musical. It will definitely get your blood pumping.

But what made Alexander Hamilton such a great ghostwriter?

The key to Hamilton's effectiveness was that he took the time to really get to know George. To understand him; his values, his priorities, his way of seeing the world. His voice.

That's what a great ghostwriter does. And it's what we can do for you. We get to know you so thoroughly the finished work will truly be yours. Your book or screenplay, written by you. With a little help from us. All confidential, of course.

This requires patience, experience, and skill. All qualities Alexander Hamilton had in abundance, which is why George Washington trusted him with some of the most consequential writing in American History.

Your story deserves the same attention. You may not be a founding father, but your story is important to you, which makes it important to us. Whether it's a memoir of a life well-lived, a novel you've dreamed about for years, or a great screenplay idea you've always wanted to see turned into a film, your story is worth telling, and worth telling well.

The ghostwriter who helps you tell it should care about it as much as you do, just like Alex cared about George. He cared about getting it right, and we'll help you get it right, too. In a way that's true to who you are and what you want to say. In a way that gets your voice.

Should you need a little help like George Washington, why not take your shot at greatness and call 1-323-539-7635 or email The Best Ghostwriters. 

We'll be your Hamilton!