I think it's crucial that a ghostwriter be able to point to titles that he or she has written when it comes to writing full-length books. Writing a book is a labor-intensive endeavor, one that calls for the highest levels of the craft of writing. A great ghostwriter must be able to organize, foreshadow, plot, and (in the area of fiction) be able to create believable characters and realistic dialogue.
The ghostwriter's prose style should pop and grab the reader, regardless of what kind of book is being written. The prose should be polished and demonstrate superior writing abilities.
Some ghostwriters have been published by mainstream houses. Others, such as myself, have been published by small or independent presses (known as "indies" in publishing). Others may be self-published. The latter is not necessarily a problem since many self-published books do quite well, with some even going on to become best sellers.
If your ghostwriter has never published a book, why are you hiring him?
~William Hammett
Contact: wmhammett@aol.com
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