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The Pros and Cons of Hiring and Working With a Ghostwriter For First-Time Authors
This is what separates an average from a great book
When it comes to writing, many people feel that they just don’t have the time or the skills to do it themselves.
And most of the time, they’re absolutely correct.
This is where a ghostwriter can come in and help you out. Ghostwriters are professionals who take your ideas and turn them into well-written content. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to working with a ghostwriter.
What is a ghostwriter, and what do they do?
A ghostwriter is a pro ink slinger who might write books, articles, stories, or other pieces that are officially credited to someone else…aka: the author.
A ghostwriter is hired to write literary or journalistic works, speeches, or other texts that are officially credited to another person as the author. Celebrities, executives, participants in timely news stories, and political leaders often hire ghostwriters to draft or edit autobiographies, memoirs, magazine articles, or other written material. In music, ghostwriters are often used to write songs and lyrics officially credited to a performing artist or composer.
