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Don't have time to write, but have lots of ideas you'd like to get down and share?
Hire a ghostwriter.
Here's what you need to know about the process. Thread!
Hire a ghostwriter.
Here's what you need to know about the process. Thread!
1/ The best way to find a great ghostwriter is to ask around. Referrals are always the way to go.
In general, your ghostwriter needs to be able to adapt your writing voice and willing to do some reading/listening to get familiar with how you should sound on the page.
In general, your ghostwriter needs to be able to adapt your writing voice and willing to do some reading/listening to get familiar with how you should sound on the page.
2/ Once you’ve found your writing partner, it’s time to get to the nuts and bolts of working together.
Fill out a writing brief.
Your ghostwriter needs direction, an objective, details on length, style, etc.
This bundle gives a running start: https://www.kaleighmoore.com/products/editorcontent-manager-template-bundle
Fill out a writing brief.
Your ghostwriter needs direction, an objective, details on length, style, etc.
This bundle gives a running start: https://www.kaleighmoore.com/products/editorcontent-manager-template-bundle
3/ Do a brain dump. Be as efficient as possible here + think about how you’d be best suited to pass along the information stored inside your brain.
Audio recordings are especially helpful, as the writer can pick up on how you speak + incorporate that into the writing voice.
Audio recordings are especially helpful, as the writer can pick up on how you speak + incorporate that into the writing voice.
4/ Request an outline first.
Having an outline to approve before the writer dives into a full first draft ensures you’re both on the same page (and saves you both lots of time in the editing phase.)
Having an outline to approve before the writer dives into a full first draft ensures you’re both on the same page (and saves you both lots of time in the editing phase.)
5/ Build upon your foundation.
As with all things, the process gets easier and more efficient with time.
Working with a single ghostwriter long-term means they can get deeply familiar with your voice, and in time, they sort of become an extension of your brain.
As with all things, the process gets easier and more efficient with time.
Working with a single ghostwriter long-term means they can get deeply familiar with your voice, and in time, they sort of become an extension of your brain.
6/ As you work with a ghostwriter, keep in mind:
Costs: Because you’re not giving the ghostwriter a byline or publishing credit, you can expect to pay slightly higher than normal rates.
Costs: Because you’re not giving the ghostwriter a byline or publishing credit, you can expect to pay slightly higher than normal rates.
7/ Communication: You also need to be willing to iterate with your ghostwriter and available to answer questions.
Open communication is essential to this type of working relationship, so keep the dialogue flowing.
Open communication is essential to this type of working relationship, so keep the dialogue flowing.
8/ Inclusive editing: When it comes to the editing process, include your ghostwriter.
Resist the temptation to make edits in private.
Instead, allow him or her to see the changes you’re making and explain why so they can incorporate that feedback into the next assignment.
Resist the temptation to make edits in private.
Instead, allow him or her to see the changes you’re making and explain why so they can incorporate that feedback into the next assignment.
9/ With the right ghostwriter on board as a partner in publishing, you can scale up your ability to teach what you know (which will position you as the subject matter expert you are.)
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