Greetings HighVoltageBlond:
The best way to obtain a GREAT ghostwriter for your project would be
to extend bids to known ghostwriters and request a sample of their
work for review. Also, inquire if you might send your sample pages to
them for their suggestions.
In his article at http://www.qcorplit.com/ghost.html, the author notes
"Finding someone with a track record is more difficult. They generally
have agents and it is the agent you would need to contact. If you know
books they have published, you could start by contacting the publsher
and asking for the agent’s name. Contact national writers
organizations."
"My advise would be to begin calling reputable agents and asking if
they know of any writers willing to ghost your project. When you do,
be informed on how these things work, the costs, the expectations and
so on..."
Also in the article are these pricing suggestions:
"What is reasonable?
"For a proposal, synopsis and one to three sample chapters:
$2,000 to $4,000, 50% - 75% of any advance.
"For a complete, finished manuscript including proposal and synopsis:
$10,000 to $40,000, 25% - 75% of any advance and all other revenues
depending on initial payment.
"There are a few other issues. Will the ghost writer’s name appear on
the published book? If it does appear, sometimes the writer’s name on
the book cover will have some name recognition and help sales. If it
does not, sometimes the writer’s fee may increase."
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In her resume' at http://www.annewayman.com/resume.htm, writer Anne
Wayman notes the following:
BOOKS – Ghosted/Edited
What You Think of Me is None of My Business, (ghost writer for author
Terry Cole-Whittaker), OakTree Publications
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, (edited prior to submission
to publisher for author John Gray), Harper and Row
What You Can Feel You Can Heal, (edited for author John Gray), Heart
Publications
Editing for John Gray seems a weighty credit to me as his books are
best sellers. She would be worth contacting, I think, to ascertain
her schedule and fees.
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Timothy Harper, whose resume' appears at
http://www.nvo.com/timharper/faqaboutus/ bills himself as a "Writer,
Author, Ghost Writer, Collaborator" and his own books are mentioned:
Author:
Doing Good (2001, ASJA Press)
License to Steal (1999, HarperCollins)
Moscow Madness (1999, McGraw-Hill)
Frank Moran (1999, Literary Legacies)
The Good Beer Book (1997, Putnam Berkeley)
Passport UK (1996, World Trade Press)
The Good Beer Guide to New York (1995, Running Press)
US-EC Trade Resources (1993, John Wiley & Sons)
Cracking the New European Markets (1992, Wiley).
Editor: The ASJA Guide to Freelance Writing (2003, St. Martin's).
Chicago: Insight CityGuides (1991, Apa).
Please see the entire resume' as he has received numerous awards and
has written for magazines such as "Atlantic Monthly; Readers Digest;
Forbes; Time; Glamour; Seventeen; M; Delta Sky; United, American & TWA
in-flights; Medical Economics; American Bar Association Journal;
Cooking Light; National Law Journal..."
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I also located a reference to Mahesh Grossman and an ebook he authored
about finding and hiring a ghostwriter. Please visit
http://www.authorssecrets.com/ for more details on the ebook. It
might prove a good purchase.
He was also cited on one page as being "president of the Authors Team"
The web site for The Authors Team is located at
http://www.authorsteam.com/ On the site, it is stated "The Authors
Team has an influential network of agents and editors we can introduce
you to. Plus, our founder, Mahesh Grossman, is known nationally for
his seminars on how to obtain a six-figure book advance. So not only
will we write you a killer book proposal, we'll get you more money for
your book, too."
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At http://www.speakernetnews.com/post/ghostwriters.html was a message
list featuring many recommendations for ghostwriting. The people
posting included email addresses for various ghostwriters.
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The San Diego Professional Editors Network offers a list of members
offering "services including writing, copywriting, ghostwriting, and
technical writing" at http://www.sdpen.com/findwriter.htm
They also offer links to rewrite servicers at
http://www.sdpen.com/findrewriters.htm
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Professional Writers and Editors Online at
http://www.writerfind.com/thurlow.htm lists Clifford Thorow's contact
information. His ghosted/co-authored books listed there are:
1982 - Carol Comes Home (with Carol White) - New English Library
1984 - A Jobbing Actor (with John Le Mesurier) - Hamish Hamilton
1986 - The Dog Days (with Peter de Polnay) - W H Allen
1986 - Never Before Noon (with Afdera Fonda) - Weidenfeld & Nicolson
1992 – Brief Spring (with Iris Gioia) - Alan Sutton
2000 – Sex, Surrealism, Dali and Me (with Carlos Lozano) - Razor Books
You'll find an interview with him at
http://www.writerfind.com/resources/report24.htm and there is a long
list of US and International ghostwriters listed at
http://www.writerfind.com/editors/ where the heading reads "Editors,
Copyeditors, and Ghostwriters - International
The writers listed here can help with re-writing, proofreading, copy
editing, and preparing documents for publication. The category
includes editors, ghostwriters, speech writers, and writers who are
familiar with a range of research and reporting techniques."
You may also want to post a job to their mailing list (free) at
http://www.writerfind.com/mailinglist.htm?usa
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I located these two possibilities at
http://www.authorsandpublishers.org/members-services.html#ghostwriting
Ghost Freelance Writing/Editing (John McCrevey): Ghostwriting, review,
evaluation at any stage of the creative effort; fiction and
nonfiction. (Voice: 713-777-8303; mailto:mccreveyj@netzero.net )
Schmidt Kaye & Company: Ghostwriting, co-authoring; fiction and
nonfiction. Complete, discreet literary collaboration services on both
self- and mainstream-published books. Previous projects have been
picked up at auction by mainstream publishers, and have appeared on
national best-seller lists. (Voice: 713-463-9263; Fax: 713-463-9265;
mailto:moonshad@swbell.net )
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Other possibilities:
Maggie Lietz, Ghostwriter
http://www.ebookhelper.com/FAQ.html
GhostUSA - Ghostwriting and Editing Services
http://ghostusa.com/
Barbara Killmeyer
http://www.barbarakillmeyer.com/services.html#ghostwriting
Writers Way
http://www.writersway.com/page3.html
Llumina Press
http://www.llumina.com/Ghostwriting/
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A good Q & A may be found at
http://www.businessknowhow.com/QandA/ghostwrite.htm. In the answer,
the author states "There are several ways to find a ghost writer. One
would be to look in the classified advertising sections of writers
magazines such as Writers' Digest. Another would be to post help
wanted ads through web sites that specialize in putting independent
contractors together with businesses and individuals who want to hire
them. Monster.com, Elance.Com, Guru.com and BullHorn.com are several
to try."
Please see the entire Q & A for more information.
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As you can see, there are a few ghostwriters present on the web. You
might also call some publishing houses with an inquiry. Should you
require clarification of any of the links or information I have
provided, please request it and I will be happy to respond.
Best regards,
journalist-ga
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