Ghostwriters receive hundreds, even thousands, of queries each year. Approach a ghostwriter just as you would approach a literary agent or editor. State briefly whether your proposed book is fiction or nonfiction. Then describe your project, even if only in one or two paragraphs. If possible, attach a sample of your work if you have already started the book or simply wish editing. No one can steal your ideas (which will be covered in another post).
Ghostwriters do not handle every type of book in the literary marketplace. Before you enter into long telephone calls or protracted negotiations, give the ghostwriter an idea of what you want written. This is the protocol throughout the publishing industry. It will save both you and the ghostwriter a lot of time.
By describing your project, you can hook the ghostwriter's attention and make your query stand out against the others. If it's something the ghostwriter is especially interested in, you increase the chances of becoming a client.
Don't just send an email that says "Call me at 555-5555" or "I want a ghostwriter. Call me." These are usually ignored. Be courteous and professional and follow established protocols to ensure getting the best ghostwriter available.
~William Hammett
Contact: wmhammett@aol.com
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