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Article Title: Need A Book Ghostwriter? Or A Reviewer?
Author: Raymond Le Blanc
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You have a great idea for a book, but simply do not have the
literary prowess or talent to transfer your idea to the written
page. If that is the case, you need the services of a good
ghostwriter. Here are some ideas on where to find ghostwriters
and how to enter into a business arrangement with one.

Book ghostwriting requires someone who has a writing style that
compliments the tone and feels that you anticipate with the
finished work.

That means you want someone who has a demonstrated track record
with ghostwriting and someone who understands where you are
coming from.

The right ghostwriter will be someone who can ideally spend
time with you and talk with you about your hopes and dreams for
the project, as well as help organize your thoughts and edit
them into a cohesive work worthy of publication.

Finding the right ghostwriter requires that you first look in
the right places and then do some interviewing of your own. A
good way to start is to contact agents who represent successful
ghostwriters and arrange to meet with writers who have
experience with the type of book you want to write.

Keep in mind you will pay top dollar when going through an
agent, but the end result is that you may very well have an
agent who is willing to pitch the finished product to the
appropriate publishing houses.

You can also advertise for book ghostwriters online at various
web sites devoted to writers and freelance writing projects.

Chances are you will encounter persons who are just beginning
to break into the ghostwriting end of the profession. The
advantages are those persons will likely be very eager to
succeed and be quite willing to work with you.

They will also often be willing to work for a flat fee or at
least a more modest weekly stipend. Pay will depend a great deal
on how much work is involved.

Be prepared to pay at least a few hundred dollars for
relatively light projects and several thousand dollars for more
comprehensive projects, plus expenses if airfare or other
matters come into play.

Many people have a gift of wring great copy, but are not so
great when it comes to editing his or her own work.

If you fall into that category, then you may want to outsource
your editing needs to a freelance editor. Here are some ideas on
how to find the right candidates for your editing jobs, how much
to pay, and what type of turnaround you should expect.

With the work at home movement in full swing, there are a
number of freelance editors who are able to work with copy for
just about anything from brochures to web sites to print media.
When you are talking about hiring a freelance editor on a per
project basis, chances are you will pay at least $25.00 per
billable hour.

Make sure you have a ceiling for the number of hours that you
will fund for the project. An alternative is to offer a per page
rate, or even a flat rate for the project.

Regardless of the way you choose to structure the compensation,
make sure you always include a deadline that is reasonable and
will still allow you time to work your magic at your end.

Finding qualified persons to do your editing can be done online
or off-line. Advertising locally will probably provide you with
persons who can pick up a manuscript and return it with you with
corrections and notes personally. The advantage of this
arrangement is that the two of you can discuss any changes face
to face if necessary.

Online, you can engage with a number of services for anything
from a flat monthly fee to a per project fee. There are also job
boards online where you can advertise for freelance editors,
either for an ongoing working relationship or for a specific
project.

However you choose to advertise the availability of your
editing project, make sure your ad sets reasonable expectations
as far as the type of project, the amount of time it will take,
and the pay.

Being clear on the perimeters for the project will allow
interested persons to determine if they are qualified and if
they can deliver the finished edits in the time frame you
require.

About The Author: Raymond Le Blanc http://101lifemanagement.com

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