Perhaps the author has partially written the manuscript and simply needs help finishing it. Ghostwriters look at various factors before offering a quote, such as degree of difficulty, supporting materials, ability to collaborate with the author, travel (in some cases), the deadline, and even the topic. Can You Negotiate the Cost of Hiring A Ghostwriter? Read below about why a ghostwriting project may not be a budget buster after all. I also add value to each project - decades of publishing experience, guidance, best practices, assistance with query letters and the search for an agent, and self-publishing advice for authors who wish to forego the traditional publishing route. Therefore, when an author needs to correspond with me, I’m available regardless of where in the world the author may be. I cater to their time zones, not vice-versa. I write for clients throughout the U.S., including Hawaii, and also for authors in Canada, Australia, and Europe. There’s also the back and forth across time zones. Then there’s the writing itself - yes, ghostwriters can invest six months to a year - perhaps longer - while penning a compelling narrative, capturing your voice, and creating a manuscript that does your story justice. There may be boxes of documents to go through, transcripts to read, court records, letters, interviews with key people, and other efforts required to capture your authentic story. Research and fact-checking will likely be needed - dates and timelines, ancestry, vital records, and interviews with family members and corporate players, etc. Ghostwriting projects can take six months to a year to complete. Writer's Market – How Much Should I Charge? from Morgan Williams Why so expensive?Įxcellent and highly qualified ghostwriters earn their ghostwriting fees, no doubt about it.
You can see for yourself what to budget and that my quote is on target.Ĭheck out the Writers Market rate sheet below to find standard industry ghostwriting fees - low, average, and high. This industry rate sheet lists ghostwriting costs and is geared toward writing professionals, but I share it with author clients for transparency. I fall in this category and follow the Writers Market guide for pricing, written by Lynn Wasnak. On the other extreme, celebrity ghostwriters charge higher rates that can exceed $100,000 or even $200,000.ĪVERAGE: And then, there are highly qualified, experienced, and credentialed ghostwriters who charge average rates. They may not ghostwrite full-time and have issues with deliverables, either rushing through the project or lagging when it comes to deadlines.
Novice or part-time ghostwriters may not have a grasp on flow, pacing, and literary elements that bring beauty to narratives. For instance, plagiarism, fact-checking, and even proper grammar and punctuation become serious issues. I recommend taking a hard look at their qualifications, training, experience, and industry expertise. Inexperienced ghostwriters or “discount” ghostwriting companies might charge anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000. If you hire a ghostwriter simply because he or she has quoted you a fraction of the going rate, you will likely get a fraction of the quality, professionalism, and industry know-how. Even a low quote equals a substantial amount, so do your due diligence. If you interview a ghostwriter who lowballs a quote, ask questions to ensure your investment is well spent. Yes, there are low, average, and high ghostwriting rates. But the rate is expensive for a reason, as you’ll see later in this post. The bottom line is that ghostwriting fees, especially when you hire an experienced ghostwriter, can be expensive. Honestly, some ghostwriters don’t even mention rates on their websites to avoid “sticker shock.” They worry that you’ll be overwhelmed before they have the chance to explain the process, payment plans, and the value an expert ghostwriter brings to the project.
This is a common question, and possibly an intimidating question. How much does it cost to hire a ghostwriter? If you need help writing your book, one of your first questions might be about ghostwriting fees.
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