1. What does a ghostwriter do?
A: Your ghostwriter will write the book for you. This is an option for many clients who are too busy to write a book themselves or who do not have the expertise or organizational skills to turn their ideas into a marketable book. We ghostwrite for our clients based on a series of interviews, which are usually conducted over the phone. We also use the client's notes, if available, as well as any relevant research the client may have done on the topic.
The very first ghostwriting interview, once you’ve signed up for a project, will
discuss the specific needs of your book. You and your ghostwriter will discuss why
you are writing the book, what you want the book to accomplish, what action you want
your readers to take as a result of reading the book, etc. This conversation enables
your ghostwriter to get a bird’s-
2. I understand that a ghostwriter will write the book for me, but I’m still not sure of what all this means. What exactly is the process?
A: The process starts with an interview about the needs of the project and what you want to accomplish with the book (see above). From there, the ghostwriter will concept the book, which means thinking and planning through the book idea, calculating what information is needed from the client, mapping the best way to present the information, etc. Based on that, the ghostwriter will schedule interviews with the client. Your ghostwriter will collect information from you, and possibly other sources, through these interviews. Your ghostwriter may also review any previous notes, manuscript drafts, or other source material you provide to see if it can add to the project. Your ghostwriter may also find it necessary to do supplemental research.
Once your ghostwriter has written the manuscript, it will be provided to you for your review. Once you have had a chance to review the manuscript, you will provide your feedback and your ghostwriter will make changes based on that feedback — and final edits will be done. If this is a project that includes design and project management, the manuscript will then be sent to the design desk for formatting and layout.
Special attention will be given to making your book easy to read, appropriately designed
for its genre and audience, and eye-
We will send the project out for bids to our proprietary network of printers, so that you get the best printing deal. The bidding process, fully managed by us, results in printing rates that are extremely low. Once the bidding process has been completed, we will recommend the best printer to you based on your priorities: most economical rate, best turnaround time, special printing needs, etc. If you are ready to have the books printed, we will send the files to the printer and manage the printing process, which includes helping you place the print order, addressing any printer questions or issues, and confirming shipping details such as getting your books delivered to your home, office, or other storage location.
3. What if I don't live near you? Can you still write my book?
A: Absolutely. We have clients from all over the country (even Canada), most of whom
we've never met in person. Thanks to our information-
4. If I hire someone to write the book for me, am I really the author?
A: You sure are. Many people choose to work with ghostwriters for a variety of reasons. Many clients come to us because they don’t have the time to dedicate to writing a book. Some hire us because they don’t have the necessary writing, research, or organizational skills. Others turn to us because of our extensive experience, superior knowledge, and efficient process. No matter why you choose to let us help you, you are the author.
5. What part of the book creation process do you handle?
A: We can handle just one part or the entire process. We can write the book for you
(ghostwriting). If you already have a book written, we can edit it for you. We can
design the inside of the book, as well as its cover. We can take care of securing
your ISBN, barcode, Library of Congress Cataloging Number and other technical details
to ensure your book is eligible to be stocked in bookstores and libraries. We can
solicit great rates from specialist book printers. We can manage the entire printing
and production process. In short, we can take your ideas from scratch and turn them
into a high-
6. What if I don’t like the book?
A: The ghostwriter conducts a thorough interview at the start of the project to make sure that you and your ghostwriter are on the same page. That initial interview helps the ghostwriter understand the vision for the project. Since writing is a subjective process, the feedback period is very important. That is where you get a chance to review the manuscript and give feedback on what you’d like to see changed. This sometimes means taking out information you had originally shared with the ghostwriter, adding new information, etc. The ghostwriter expects that you will want some changes to the manuscript. That is part of the process. Once your ghostwriter makes the changes, final edits will then be made; the manuscript will be sent to the design desk, if the changes were minor. If the feedback resulted in extensive changes, the ghostwriter will make those changes to the manuscript and send it back to you for your review. Two rounds of feedback and revision are sufficient for most projects.
Additional rounds of revisions also can be made, if necessary, but that is usually
not the case — due to the in-
7. What if I have an idea for the cover design?
A: We’d love to hear it! If you have an idea for the cover, please let your ghostwriter know at the beginning of the project. Your ghostwriter will convey your ideas to the designer. The designer will create a cover based on your idea, as well as two alternatives. If you don’t have any ideas for the cover or are pretty open, then it’s not necessary to provide cover design ideas. The designer will create three separate covers, based on the book’s content and audience.
8. Do I owe you anything after the book has been published, such as royalties or other fees?
A: Absolutely not. You owe only the fee for the project, which is clearly outlined in a written quote, and later, in the Letter of Agreement. Any profits or money you make on the sale of the book are 100% yours.
9. Do I own the rights to my book?
A: You sure do. You own the copyright to your work. We are doing this project as
a work-
Also, we are not listed as your book’s publisher — you are. The profits from the sale of the book are all yours.
10. I am a very busy person. Will this project take a lot of time and effort on my part?
A: Many of our clients are high achievers who are busy running businesses, speaking, consulting, and doing other work. We know their time is at a premium. That is why we have designed our process to have a minimal impact on our clients’ schedules. If interviews with you are necessary for the completion of the manuscript, then those interviews will be scheduled according to your availability. Most projects that involve interviews require a commitment of only about 30 minutes to 1 hour a week. That schedule can be adjusted up or down, depending on the needs of the project and your availability. And of course, if you have any source material such as notes, research, etc., that you want considered or would be helpful in writing your book, we need you to share that information with us. Beyond that, we just ask that you take the time to review the manuscript — and later, the designed file — to provide us with your feedback. That’s pretty much it.
11. How long does it take?
A: Our turnaround time varies greatly, depending on the nature of the project. Some projects take only a few weeks. Others take a few months.
12. I know I should have started on the book sooner; I have an event coming up. Can I have my book in time?
A: Completing projects in record time is nothing new to us. But our top priority
is to produce a high-
13. How much does it cost?
A: Each quote is customized, based on the unique needs of the project, so it’s not possible to give an exact figure without knowing the details of what you want. We’ll be happy to give you a free quote. We provide expert writing to help position you in your reader’s mind as a leader or other authority figure. Your book is aimed at distinguishing you from others in your field, by sharing your unique perspective, experience, and ideas. If you are offering a solution to a problem, your book will be a lead generating tool that will help readers see you, your ideas, and your business as the answer to their big problem. If you’d like a free quote, please use this form to send us a note. Please tell us a few details about your project: the topic, whether you have any notes/research, etc. If you need the book completed by a specific date, please let us know.
14. What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept debit and credit card payments. We can also accept payments made through PayPal. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
15. I can’t pay the entire fee upfront. Can I still use your services?
A: That’s fine. We have several flexible payment options. Choose the one that best fits your budget.
STANDARD OPTION: Half of the project fee is due upon signing the Letter of Agreement. Remainder is due upon notification of completion of the project.
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MONTHLY OPTION (for projects $10,000 or more): The project fee can be paid in monthly installments, with an initial payment of $5,000 with the returned (signed) Letter of Agreement. If choosing this option, the monthly fee will be based on estimated completion time of the project.
A 5 percent discount is available on projects paid in full upfront.
16. How do I get started?
A: That’s easy. Call us at (800) 678-
17. Do you take on all book projects that come your way?
A: No. We do not take on projects that are pornographic, commercially unviable, or do not match our business philosophy and spirit. We take on clients who have positive, inspirational, and significant information to share.
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