When you hire a ghostwriter for your book, you still have a role to play. Here’s how to work with your ghostwriter.
Strictly speaking, ghostwriters are hired hands. They take no publishing credit for the book (or speech or screenplay), nor do they share in the profits. The writers are like ghosts. They are there, but not seen.
However, there are many variations of ghostwriting, and sometimes credit is given or profits shared. That remains your prerogative when negotiating with the writer. The ghostwriting contract will specify the terms.
There are many reasons for hiring a ghostwriter, but the two main ones are: [Read more…]
