Saturday, February 18, 2017

Before You Become A Memoir Ghostwriter

By Christine Wallace


There are a lot of interesting stories that one can put in a paper but you have to find the right wording. If you love sharing stories you can build a career in helping others tell their stories too. To become a successful memoir ghostwriter could take years and years but when you eventually get there no turning back. A lot of celebrities use these kind of people to tell their stories.

Sometimes when people see a biography of a certain celebrity or politician they start thinking that these people are some sort of super heroes. It is not that they are gifted or lucky to be good at everything instead they just know the right people to piece down their work. The story teller will not be given the credit they will just make money for committing their time into that work.

Their interest lies in getting paid and helping someone else tell their story. Most biographies walk readers through the humble beginnings of that celebrity to how they got where they are. It helps people gain hope and see more to life. Knowing the right words to use to capture the readers is a gift that does not come naturally to everyone.

Having an idea is not good enough when you do not know how to share these ideas. If you really want to take responsibility of your work at least consult someone to guide you on the format and also help you edit. These people know how much money is needed for a publications and how long it will take. They can also help you market your story to the right audience.

In case you have tried having a couple of your books out but they did not do so well try working under a celebrity. You will not have your own byline but you might end up making much more since their work reaches a wider audience due to the fact that they are famous. It may feel like you are living under someone else but you will build your brand.

Profiles are interesting pieces because they show the cool things that other people have done. Therefore if you choose to be part of their story you must dedicate most of your time listening to them. It needs collaboration of the two parties because sometimes they might not remember the exact dates or would want something changed.

Putting down a story is tiring and needs one to commit most of their time therefore make sure you have laid out your charges and the payment plan. You should at least receive your first part before you start working as a way to motivate you. Have a plan on how fast you can get the feedback so that the book can be ready as planned.

Make sure you understand what your position is when doing this kind of work. Being a writer does not make you overlook the real story that needs to be told. That is not your story therefore listen to their ideas and find a way to put them down. Capture the voice of your client not yours and it will help you break into the industry.




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