Ever wonder how leaders, celebrities and influencers find the time to write books? The secret is out! They are hiring ghostwriters to do it for them. By hiring a ghostwriter these individuals are able to provide content and additional monetization to their brands. What was once taboo has now become an expectation. People expect the icons they envy to have someone write for them with no reservations. But how does this process work?
Total Package
Some people are simply too busy doing the work to get into the details of writing a book. That’s where a ghostwriter comes in. In total package scenarios, the ghostwriter conducts the research necessary to put the book together as well as composes the work. In some cases, the author may not even read the book before it is released. This writing style takes trust and professionalism.
Meat on the Bones
There are individuals who have the ideas and knowledge framework for their book. In these cases, they provide the ghostwriter with an outline and notes for how the content should be arranged. The ghostwriter provides any additional research and fills in the details producing a complete work. The final delivery is reviewed by the author to make sure their desires are included.
Jessie Maple and E. Danielle Butler working on 2019 Memoir, The Maple Crew.
Side-by-Side
The side by side writing process is one in which a ghostwriter spends significant amounts of time interviewing the author. Recordings are made with copious notes to follow. The ghostwriter then goes away to compose the work based on the information that is obtained. The author usually participates in the finalization process ensuring their satisfaction.
In each case, the ghostwriting process provides an opportunity for executives, personalities and others to add publications to their resume. The type of ghosting relationship should be established based on individual needs. Moreover, authors have the ability to choose to work with ghostwriters that can capture their voice and message with clarity. Which ghostwriting style would work best for your book endeavors?