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[Kevin Robb]

I am considering using a Ghost Writer to prepare a number of reports for me.

Basically my intention is to have approx 15 to 20 reports (Chapters) written for me on a topic that is of real interest to many at present.

Each report will be approx 10 to 15 pages in length, I will probably offer the first two reports free of charge to create interest and then compile the total into a book and market it.

My real question is...does anyone have experience with Ghost Writing services?

I am aware of http://www.elance.com and http://www.rentacoder.com but are their others that I should be considering?

What is deemed to be a suitable charge rate for Ghost Writing services?

Are there any other factors I need to consider?

Cheers

Kevin Robb

[Steve MacLellan]

Hi Kevin,

I don't know much about these things, but I know Kelly Lowe from [url=http://allbusinesspublishing.com/]www.allbusinesspublishing.com[/url] offers this type of service.


Best Regards,
Steve MacLellan

[LizTomey]

I've been looking for one also, Kevin, and I didn't want to go the Elance route... After searching for one, I decided to go to Guru.com and post my project. There is a lot of good talent there, and at REALLY good prices. I haven't decided who I am going to use yet because now I have so many choices!

Liz

[Steve MacLellan]

Hi Kevin and Liz,

Kelly Lowe, from [url=http://www.allbusinesspublishing.com]www.allbusinesspublishing.com[/url] does this kind of work. I've recommended a couple of others to her who have been very happy with her work.

Best Regards,
Steve MacLellan

[LizTomey]

Looks like I get to spend a bunch of time checking out Kelly *lol* First the discussion group, now she does ghoswriting too? Killing two birds with one stone. This gal seems like someone to keep up with!

Thanks Steve!

Liz

[kellylowe]

Hi Liz,

I look forward to having you as a member of our discussion list, HomeBizTalk. I'm sure that you will bring quite a bit of knowledge to the other members, and probably have fun doing it!

I would be happy to discuss your writing project with you. Please contact me privately about this. You can email me at kelly@allbusinesspublishing.com

Have a great day!

[geline]

Hi!

Suggest also to post your project for possible bids at:

https://www.scriptlance.com/cgi-bin/freelancers/r.cgi?geline
http://www.getafreelancer.com

This site, you can advertise your job hiring but there is no bidding, unless you ask the applicant to quote their rate:

http://www.pcworkathome.in


You can find low cost rates in these sites.

[CarrieGee]

Actually, I think you'd be better off posting at Craigslist or through Deb Ng at [url]http://writersrow.com/deborahng/freelancewritingjobs.html[/url]. The reason I say this is because a lot of really good freelancers don't bother with the bid sites, simply because they get undercut by people who are willing to work for peanuts.

It's one of those "you get what you pay for" things.

[Thumperfive]

true - remember that on those bidding sites a cut sometimes goes to the site as well, so the bidders are going to not only try to undercut each other but inflate it to a degree that theywon't lose money!

it's a vicious world...

[Peter2]

I would be interested in some feedback in regards to any of the services quoted.

Who have you used?

What was your experience, Good or Bad?

How do you determine what is a fair bid for the work you want done?

Regards

Peter2

[tizzle]

I am interested what everyone's experience overall with ghostwriters has been. I would personally be very cautious about what I allowed to be published with my name on it, as I would want to build up a good rep for selling e-books.

That said, I understand that we do not all have the time or the energy to be able to write about all the things that we want. Do you aim to have only one writer for your whole project, or a number? Can people tell that the writing style isn't really yours? Does it take a lot of editing to make all of it sound like one author?

-Tizzle

[Thumperfive]

if it's a highly technical book, I'd make sure that each writer, if you have more than one, has a good grasp of how much detail they have to put into their chapter to make it coherent and flow from one to the other.

but I can't see why you would hire more than one writer..

[movni]

You can also check out [url]www.freelancewriting.com[/url] to find ghost writers. You can post the job on the forum and have potentials e-mail you with their credentials and references.

I haven't had much experience with ghost writers but generally speaking you should make sure that the person you're hiring is knowledgable in the area you require and also has a good grasp of the language you want them to write in.

Perhaps when solicting you can ask them to write a mini paper on the subject so that you can judege their writing ability, style and knowledge of the subject.

[Thumperfive]

it's also going to be a case of how well *you* work with the person - if you're going to be at odds, it's not worth it. Maybe include in the contract an "out" provision so that if you don't get along you can both go your separate ways without too much trouble...

[Peter2]

Kevin,

So what has your experience been?

Any problems or issues that you need to cover off before appointing a writer?

Regards

Peter2