As a ghostwriter, I often encounter misconceptions that prevent people from considering this valuable service.
Let’s debunk some common myths and see how ghostwriting can benefit you.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 1: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡.
Fact: It is perfectly legal!
Ghostwriting is a common practice used by CEOs, authors, and even celebrities to amplify their ideas without losing their voice.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 2: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨.
Fact: Professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals from all fields use ghostwriting to improve their written communication.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 3: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩.
Fact: Ghostwriters remain anonymous. You pay them and you take full credit for the work. No need to mention them at all.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 4: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨.
Fact: Not at all! Ghostwriters help with articles, blog posts, speeches, and social media content, ensuring a consistent writing style across your platforms.
I have written social media content for brands, I have also written for blogs and websites, so Ghostwriting is not only for books.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 5: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚.
Fact: While professional ghostwriters have varying prices, there are affordable options. If you see it as an investment to birth the great book idea you have, then you will know that it is worth it.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 6: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.
Fact: Ghostwriters work with people of all writing levels. They refine ideas, structure content, and offer support, making the process available to everyone.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 7: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧’𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙥𝙪𝙩.
Fact: Collaboration is key! Ghostwriters work closely with you, gathering information, understanding your voice, and incorporating your feedback to ensure the final product reflects your vision.
𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝 8: 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨.
Fact: Professional Ghostwriters know better than that. Before working with a Ghostwriter, you both sign an NDA and one of the clauses is that the Ghostwriter is not allowed to use your materials or resources elsewhere. If this is your fear, you should know that with a professional Ghostwriter like Makarios, you and your works are totally safe.
I hope you can now see the value of ghostwriting as a professional service that can empower your voice and achieve your writing goals!