A Good Ghostwriter - How to decide
A ghostwriter is a writer who creates an article or other
publication for another company or person, essentially not
getting credit for the creation. The person or company gets the
credit and the ghostwriter is paid, making a win-win situation
for both the writer and the company.
There are several reasons you may need a ghostwriter. The first
being you just may not have the time to write the article(s)
yourself. Second, you may feel you do not have the skills needed
to write an article.
When searching for a good ghostwriter there is a few things to
keep in mind. First, find a writer that would write the article
in the way you would. A good ghostwriter should allow your
personality to shine through within the article. You should also
seek a writer who is knowledgeable on the topic at hand and
possesses the ability to organize and write it specifically for
your target audience.
Always ask to see samples of their writing, ensuring their
experience in ghostwriting. You will want to look at various
samples and get an idea of their personality and that it clicks
with your own. Make certain you clearly specify what you expect
and find out what the writer expects as well. Never go into a
contract or agreement without first understanding what expected
of each party.
Your chosen ghostwriter should meet all your deadlines exactly.
Preferably, they should beat the deadline and make allowances
for changes and corrections. Additionally, he or she should be
flexible and available to you for the entire period of your
project.
You should define to the ghostwriter the content the article(s),
should contain. As well as, the format in which you require the
article. The ghostwriter should deliver the article(s) to you in
whatever manner you choose. If this is not possible, perhaps you
should acquire another writer.
Finally, go with your instincts, communicate well with the
ghostwriter, and then decide if they are the proper writer for
your project. A good ghostwriter will maintain excellent
communication, provide the utmost professionalism, and create a
well-written article in a timely manner.
While I do write most of my own articles, there are times that I
just need to find somebody else, usually due to time
constraints. For this I recommend hiring a freelancer using
sites like www.scriptlance.com or www.elance.com. On sites such
as these you can post a project that you want to be done and
then have multiple writers bid. Follow the guidelines in the
article for choosing a ghostwriter and you will find that you
can easily create a lot of quality content for very little
money.