Professionals, from doctors to plumbers, are expected to be accredited or certified. Why should we expect less of freelance writers? The vast majority of ghostwriters have no such licensing or accreditation.
A great ghostwriter should belong to one or more associations which vet the writer before extending membership privileges. The best is the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, or NAIWE. The National Ghostwriting Association was also a good organization, although as of this writing, it has become inactive.
The most professional ghostwriters will also be found on LinkedIn and Publishers Marketplace, which are searchable via Google.
But the point is that there are many associations out there that serve as strong indicators of whether or not a freelancer has the right stuff to pen your book or article. When performing your due diligence, look to see whether a ghostwriter is a member of a professional association.
~William Hammett
Contact: wmhammett@aol.com
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