Professional Ghostwriter
If you have thought about writing a book, you may have also considered the possibility of hiring a professional ghostwriter. A ghostwriter can allow you to write and publish a book while freeing up your time to spend with family, run a business, and take care of other things you need to do. However, you may also be worried about the cost of hiring a professional and how long the process may take. Below, our professional ghostwriter addresses these concerns.
How Much Does a Professional Ghostwriter Cost?
The cost of hiring a professional ghostwriter varies greatly. It will depend on the specific ghostwriter you use and their rates. It will also depend on whether the ghostwriter will create your book or other piece of content from scratch, or if you have already written a draft.
Regardless of the cost, ghostwriters should never get their entire fee upfront. Instead, the cost should be broken down into two, three, and sometimes even four installments. This allows you to make sure the ghostwriter is perfectly capturing your voice, style, and tone and to readjust your strategy if they are not. You can either do this by talking to the ghostwriter, or finding someone else. It is critical to address your concerns with a ghostwriter, so you are both on the same page with the direction of the project.
Many people recover the cost of hiring a professional ghostwriter through their book sales. Even when they do not, a well-crafted book can also provide a return on investment through speaking engagements or by attracting bigger clients. One successful book may even result in new joint ventures or business opportunities. When you first meet with a ghostwriter, make sure you ask whether they charge by the project or by the hour, as that can make a significant difference in the total cost.
How Long Should the Process Take?
The thought of seeing your words in a book or other project is very exciting. Still, it is important to remain patient, as the process can take time. The process often begins with meeting the ghostwriter. The ghostwriter will hear your story and gain an understanding of how you want the book to read and sound.
After the initial meeting and once you have decided to work with a certain ghostwriter, you will then meet with them many times again. These meetings will allow the ghostwriter to get the information they need, conduct research, write drafts, obtain feedback, and then incorporate the changes. All of this understandably takes time and it is a process that should not be rushed.
Still, it is critical that a ghostwriter can provide you with a reasonable timeframe for completion of your project. They should also provide time frames throughout the process, such as when the first draft will be ready.
Call Our Professional Ghostwriter for a Free Consultation
If you are ready to trust a professional with your story, our professional ghostwriter, Justin Spizman, can help. Justin has the necessary experience to draft your book in your voice and can make the process as easy and quick as possible for you. Call or email us now or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
