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Do You Need a Ghostwriter? Six Scenarios Where a Ghostwriter Makes Sense
You might assume that only celebrities and politicians use ghostwriters. Did you know some of your favorite childhood serials like Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Goosebumps, and The Baby-Sitters Club used them? And if you’re a fan of Ian Fleming’s James Bond books or the works of Robert Ludlum, you’re already familiar with the work of ghostwriters.
Instead of outing our most cherished authors who used ghostwriters, let’s explore the scenarios where a ghostwriter makes sense, to see if ghostwriting is right for you.
Does My Book Need an Outline?
When writing a book, you’re like a tour guide inviting a reader on a journey through your topic. Readers aren’t risking much to spend a few minutes scanning an 800-ish word article. If they’re bored, confused, or even offended, they can move on and still enjoy their lunch. But what about with a non-fiction book, which averages 50,000 to 60,000 words? That’s like going on a weeklong road trip with you.
Is My Life Interesting Enough for a Memoir?
I hear this all the time. The person asking sometimes replaces interesting with words like great, special, dramatic, exciting, or unique.
That question usually implies that memoirs are only for people who’ve lived extraordinary lives or experienced “next-level” events. Or sometimes it implies: Imagine the ego someone must have to write a whole book about their own life.
However, as a ghostwriter of memoirs, I answer this differently.
Four Myths About Ghostwriting and Ghostwriters
Many myths exist around who uses ghostwriters, and how they work. Here are our responses to the four most common myths we hear — to help you navigate your book writing decisions.