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How to Choose a Ghostwriter

How to Choose a Ghostwriter............................................................................2

Why You Need a Ghostwriter.............................................................................4
Ghostwriters Are Your “Secret” Weapon ...........................................................4
Who uses ghostwriters? ....................................................................................5
How To Choose, Find, Use and Profit From A Ghostwriter ...............................6

Finding a Ghostwriter .........................................................................................7
Five Ways of Finding Freelancers .....................................................................7
Online Open Access Freelance Project Auctions ..............................................7
Online Restricted-Access Freelance Project Auctions.......................................9
Online Open Classifieds ..................................................................................10
Online Job Boards ...........................................................................................11
Freelancers’ Own Listings ...............................................................................12

Choosing Your Winning Ghostwriter ..............................................................12
How About Offshore Resources? ....................................................................13
What About Prior Experience? Can It Be Verified? .........................................14
Writing Samples – And How To Read Them ...................................................14
References ......................................................................................................15
Pricing .............................................................................................................15
Management Style...........................................................................................17

Getting Started With Your Ghostwriter ...........................................................18
Avoiding Potential Problems............................................................................18
The Work For Hire Agreement ........................................................................20
Setting Expectations........................................................................................21
Setting The (Actual) Price................................................................................22
Payment in Halves or Thirds ...........................................................................22
Payment In Advance .......................................................................................23
Payment on Completion ..................................................................................23

Getting The Best Writing Product Possible....................................................24