Do you want to write your life story or someone else's, or your company history, a How To... or marketing book? Where would you start if you'd never written before? It all seems a bit daunting, especially if you don't have the time. Why not call in a ghostwriter instead?
How we collaborate with you
As a ghostwriter, I work in collaboration with you - the 'author'. All you have to do is provide me with most of the research and knowledge on the topic. Because we're professional writers, 'ghosts' have easier access to agents and publishers, who prefer to work with professionals. Our work doesn't stagnate on the slush pile. I can convert technical language into plain English and can help you if your first language isn't English. 'Authors' are usually happy for 'ghosts' to take over and write their work, so they can get on with other things. You only have to supply the information and spend some time answering my questions, then leave the writing and contact with agents and publishers to me.
Contracts
Contracts are usually standard and are handled by literary agents or publishers. We will sign a confidentiality agreement, if required, so that none of your personal or confidential information is passed on, unless it's part of the written work.
Fees
The fees can be fixed or a flat rate for the job, calculated on an estimated time basis or they can be calculated as a percentage of the profits, usually 50/50 between ghostwriter and 'author'. In this case, Keyword can try to sell a synopsis first and once an advance has been received, we can go ahead with the writing.
Publishing
Where a publisher can't be found, some authors decide to self-publish. Keyword advises against vanity publishing but can help with self-publishing procedures.
Want to know more?
For full details of this service, together with fee structure, contact us on the email form provided on our Contact page or email info@keywordeditorial.com
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