Could Memoirs Ghostwriting Be The Change You Need In Your Life?

By Donald Murphy


Everyone has a story in them, but not everyone has the time or ability to write that story up, let alone send it out into the world for other people to read. For those interested in writing their memoirs ghostwriting can be the perfect solution. At the end of the day they have their own story, but someone else has done the legwork for them.

Why use a ghostwriter when you could write it yourself? There are many reasons why people choose to use a ghostwriter. Sometimes they would love to write the book themselves but are not able to due to physical restrictions, such as arthritis. In other cases someone might have a strong idea for a book but not the time to actually write it.

Hiring a ghostwriter means you can be as involved as you want to be. Some writers are simply given a brief and then left to do all the work. Others work alongside the author the entire time so it is more of a collaboration than simply a book written by a ghost. The level of involvement depends on the individual and their needs.

A ghostwriter should have experience and talent and be able to take your idea and turn it into a reality. If you are writing a memoir then you will be heavily involved in the process. If it is fiction then you can take a step back and let them run with it. A quality ghost will ensure that what they write is what you had in mind.

Because of the amount of time that goes into a project like this, it can often be expensive. There are certainly cheap options out there, but the quality will be poor. Most of these writers ask for the full payment before or throughout the project, but some will work for a portion of the royalties. However that is a very risky decision as they may end up never getting paid at all.

For memoirs in particular, the interview process is very important. It can be very time consuming and this is where a ghostwriter comes in particularly useful. Not only can they do the interviews for you, but there is a good chance that they will pick up on things that you didn't because you were too close to the project. They can provide a new perspective.

Ultimately, no matter how much of a role the writer has on the project, at the end of the day it is your project and you have final say. After all, it is your name that is going on the book so it makes sense that you need it to be exactly what you had in mind. The ghostwriter may have more experience than you, but don't let them push you around.

Whether you want to write your memoirs, fiction or nonfiction, this book is your legacy and as such is hugely important. Ghostwriting could give you more time and objectivity to write a stronger book. Then again, it could show you that you are talented enough to write it all on your own.




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