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Who Really Uses Ghostwriters?


More people are authoring books now than at any previous point in history. Celebrities aren’t the only people who use ghostwriters, politicians, business leaders, and many ordinary people have used the services of ghostwriters.

The four main reasons people who have never dreamed of writing a book before now want to author one are:

·     Another way to earn money
·     They believe the story of their life, all they've overcome, will inspire others.
·     To prove and boost credibility in their fields, which can increase their earning power and open the door to more opportunities
·    To record their life or that of a relative in book form to show the type of character they have and what they achieved—a specific type of history to pass on to their family and future generations—that other people may also want to read about. 

A lot of people who aren’t professional writers but would like to create a book find there is a lot more to it than they bargained for. Many don’t have the time to learn how to write a book at a professional level. After all, writing a 40,000 to 80,000-word book isn't an easy task. Another reason that puts many people off is sitting alone at the keyboard, typing away, month after month.It usually takes writers more than a year to finish their first book, because, with a first book they’re not just writing, they’re learning the craft of writing. And then after all that, they will probably need to make the time to do it again and again, because it is in creating several books that a writer truly hones their craft. 


If you want to write a book you are truly proud of, you need to pretty much do all the above. What if you don’t want to do those things, but you feel you have a book in you that needs to be written? What can you do—bring in a professional. Who do you call? A ghostwriter.

Ghostwriters are the secret creators of thousands of bestselling books. If you can't get your great story or helpful knowledge down on paper to publish as a book, hire a ghostwriter to do it for you.

Tremendous changes have taken place in the publishing industry in the last 20 years. Some of the most significant ones are:

·      Ebooks and print on demand came into play and they cost much less to publish than traditional print runs. 
·      When Amazon created the Kindle e-reader, and promoted it so well, the popularity of ebooks skyrocketed. 
·      In 2007, Amazon allowed authors to put their books directly with them (cutting out the publisher). A change that was then implemented by Apple, Barnes and Nobles, Kobo, and other online booksellers. 
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Now, that authors can indie publish by putting their books directly with distributors like Amazon, numerous people are sharing their life experiences by authoring memories, business books, and so on. Some of those books are by the authors on the front cover, but a lot of them are not, they were written by ghostwriters.

Typically, ghostwriters aren't the official author of the book, but occasionally they may be listed as a “co-author” in the acknowledgments. Usually, they are the ghostwriter and the person hiring them is the author of the book. The specifics of the arrangement will be clearly detailed in the contract between the author and the ghostwriter.

Your ghostwriter may have published their own books through traditional publishing or Indie publishing or also, quite likely, both. In these cases, your ghostwriter can help you get started with the process for either traditional or indie publishing for additional fees, of course.

But where can you find that dream ghostwriter, who’ll be able to capture your voice and tell your story the way you want it told?

Where to Find Ghostwriters
Two excellent sources for great ghostwriters are:

·      LinkedIn
This is a perfect place to run a general search for a ghostwriter. Many offer a free consultation and also be sure to ask for samples of their writing.

·     American Association of Ghostwriters
Among their many members, you can find experienced ghostwriters with expertise in your area who are ready to assist you in completing a book, article, blog post, speech, report, or whatever you're working on. http://associationofghostwriters.org/

Many people find that employing a ghostwriter is the best option for making the book they've dreamed of a reality.

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I am a ghostwriter, author of 40+ published books of my own, and I've ghostwritten three published books for clients as well as numerous book blurbs, blog posts, and professional bios. Please visit my website - http://CorneliaAmiri.com for more information. 






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