There's nothing wrong with gathering general information about ghostwriting if you're considering hiring a ghostwriter, but you can do so by reading up on the practice on many websites, including many of my own.
Because qualified ghostwriters earn a living with their writing, they need a cash flow like anyone else in business. No ghostwriter should ever rush you into signing a contract, and some negotiation is always called for. But truly professional ghostwriters are primarily searching for clients who are highly motivated, can pay a professional fee, and are ready to commit to a project once they have found the right ghostwriter. Such clients have usually researched potential ghostwriters carefully (or spoken to them over the phone) and don't just send out random emails to dozens of ghostwriters.
I personally select clients who are courteous, passionate about their projects, expect to pay a professional fee, and can readily see that I'm a good fit for their particular book. It's okay to ask a lot of questions of the ghostwriter you are considering hiring, but realize that a ghostwriter has to be able to schedule clients in a timely fashion, clients who know what they want and are ready to turn their ideas into publishable manuscripts.
~William Hammett
Contact: wmhammett@aol.com
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