It’s perfectly alright to hate writing. Or to be too busy.

Or to simply want a partner when you write your next book, article, or presentation. Writing professionally is one of the most effective things you can do to increase your credibility and attract new clients, but we’re not in sixth grade English class anymore. If you don’t want to do your own writing, hire a ghost.

The President does it, movie stars do it, and you can too. You and I both know it’s impossible for politicians to campaign for the Oval Office and write their memoirs at the same time. They can’t delegate kissing babies, so they delegate the writing. So do celebrities, entrepreneurs, and internationally famous business leaders. One study I read estimated that between 60% and 80% of nonfiction books are ghosted. Deep in the caves where ghost writers congregate, it’s even rumored that a few best selling novelists have an “assistant.”

I can’t tell you who I do it for…because ghosts have to keep secrets or they’re out of business before you can say “Boo!” What I can tell you is the same qualities my “light of day” clients rave about are the qualities that make me an excellent ghost:

• I have a talent for hearing the personality of my clients and reflecting their voice in content I write.
• When I take on a client, it is because I believe in their project and am willing to emotionally connect to their success.
• Twenty years of writing content for corporate America has taught me how to evaluate trends; organize large projects; find and highlight the most important elements of your message; and deliver a proofed, professionally typeset manuscript ready for submission.
• I’m not ego-driven. I share my clients’ excitement when they see their byline published. When I want my own byline, I write for myself. Ghosting is about you and your message.

 When you’re ready to start reaping the benefits of professional authorship – call me. I ghost articles, speeches, advice columns, blog entries, books, newsletters, memoirs—even obituaries! Some I write entirely. Others arrive on my desk as first drafts needing polish.

I can’t promise I’ll accept your project. Ghosting is most successful when writer and client are both committed to the project, have the time and energy required to do an excellent job, and enjoy a reasonable rapport. I’m sure we can agree neither of us wants to produce something lousy—or mediocre even—so let’s start by having coffee. Call 503-486-5667, or e-mail me for an appointment.