How to pick a Ghostwriter?

I used to, but not anymore. In ghostwriting agencies, it's often not the writer who conducts client interviews, but someone else on the team. Since many of these individuals lack professional writing experience, the questions they ask often fail to elicit the responses a writer truly needs. Moreover, direct and personal collaboration between the author (you) and the ghostwriter is crucial for creating a quality book. When a third party gets involved, the process can become muddled, making communication more challenging.

Ghostwriting is a delicate and intimate process, where your story must remain the primary focus. You need to feel comfortable opening up to your ghostwriter, and in my experience, having an intermediary—no matter how well-intentioned—can compromise that connection.

But I might in the future if the agency gives me full access to the author and leaves us alone to work together.

No, I don't. While freelance platforms have their advantages, they are not the ideal way to select a ghostwriter for your book. Competition on these sites is fierce, often forcing professionals to lower their rates to attract clients. Lower rates typically mean that the writer must juggle multiple projects to maintain a sustainable income, which can negatively impact the quality of your book.

Ghostwriting is a premium service because it requires confidentiality, a high level of responsibility, and an extensive, labor-intensive process. The fees a book ghostwriter charges reflect their commitment to their craft, their work, and to you as the client.

Absolutely! To ensure security for both parties, I provide contracts for all of my ghostwriting services. This covers not only book projects but also more affordable services such as lead generation, blog posts, social media and Pinterest content.