Ghostwriters. You’ve heard about these mysterious sounding creatures, but what does a ghostwriter do?
Here’s a little insight into these oft-misunderstood, shadowy figures.
Ghostwriters Are Storytellers
At their heart, ghostwriters are storytellers. However, there’s something unique about the stories they choose to tell.
Instead of making up their own stories, ghostwriters tell other people’s stories.
Why? Because sometimes, it’s difficult to find the time or words to get your story written down. A ghostwriter can help find, hone, and write the story inside your head that’s begging to come out.
Hiring a ghostwriter is a partnership. You share your story with the ghostwriter, and the ghostwriter translates your story to the page. Additionally, a good ghostwriter tells your story the way you want it told.
Ghostwriters Live in Shadow
Much of what a ghostwriter does is behind the scenes, and traditionally, ghostwriters don’t get a lot of attention or applause.
That’s okay. Ghostwriters aren’t looking for center stage. They take pleasure in writing the book that propels you to center stage.
Don’t want to take center stage? No problem. You can hire a ghostwriter to help tell your story, even if you don’t plan to share it with anyone else. Many people hire ghostwriters as a form of therapy, a way to document past events in order to make sense of those events and move forward with life.
Leaving the Shadows
While ghostwriters are often content to live in the shadows, they’re sharing the limelight more today than ever before. While hiring ghostwriters used to be done in secret, it’s becoming more common for authors to credit ghostwriters, often on the book cover.
So, if you hire a ghostwriter, talk to your ghostwriter about the potential for crediting your ghostwriter for his or her work.
How to Take Advantage of What a Ghostwriter Does
Ready to use the services of a ghostwriter to get your story out of your head and on the page? Contact the Southern Ghostwriter today to take the first step.