Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Before You Become A Memoir Ghostwriter

By Christine Wallace


When people are busy and want to share their stories they hire someone to put their ideas down. There is no need to take years and years putting down something that you are not sure it will get published. Think about hiring a memoir ghostwriter to tell your cool story. You will not only be helping them build their profile but also creating your name.

This type of a story teller is never mentioned anywhere in the published work but they get paid by the clients and could be a flourishing business for a freelancer. A lot of people who look for services are too busy in their careers. They have no time but at the same time or lack the skills to pen down something sensible but want to attract clients and make a name.

Their interest lies in getting paid and helping someone else tell their story. Most biographies walk readers through the humble beginnings of that celebrity to how they got where they are. It helps people gain hope and see more to life. Knowing the right words to use to capture the readers is a gift that does not come naturally to everyone.

You have to know how to keep the story juicy to a lot of readers and the only way to do so is get guidance from someone with experience. These people know where to get your work edited and also the publishing fee. They can also guide you on where to market your book and in as much as they are invisible to your audience they are a big part of your success story.

In case you have tried having a couple of your books out but they did not do so well try working under a celebrity. You will not have your own byline but you might end up making much more since their work reaches a wider audience due to the fact that they are famous. It may feel like you are living under someone else but you will build your brand.

Creating a profile of someone who is known is an interesting thing. However you will need to be patient depending on the person you are working with. Some people forget very important details that are supposed to be in the story and you might have to redo one chapter over and over. Be a good listener so that you are in a position to pick the right details.

That is the part that makes this work quite complex. Waiting for feedback can be frustrating. Sometimes one could be forced to redo an entire chapter after waiting for feedback for a long time. Have a standard charge whereby the payment plan is divided into favorable parts but you should at least make sure the first payment occurs before the work starts.

Make sure you understand what your position is when doing this kind of work. Being a writer does not make you overlook the real story that needs to be told. That is not your story therefore listen to their ideas and find a way to put them down. Capture the voice of your client not yours and it will help you break into the industry.




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