Eight Qualities of a Ghostwriter

Due to time constraints or lack of experience as a writer, consider using a ghostwriter to complete your project in time. Your focus is to leave a legacy, build a brand, or increase brand recognition. 

What qualities and skills should you look for in a ghostwriter?

Strong writing skills

Ghostwriters should be flexible. Ghostwriters should demonstrate they can write from your point of view in a style that closely matches your writing style. Ghostwriters who register with a consistent, clear, and strong voice are crucial to achieving your goals. 

Adaptability

Ghostwriters must be adaptable and flexible. They write with different types of authors and are often required to handle changes in direction and style.

Confidentiality

Ghostwriters are privy to sensitive information and must be trustworthy and maintain strict confidentiality, usually including the fact that they are working on the project. 

Research Skills

Ghostwriters must be able to conduct research and apply information on a mixture of topics to ensure certainty and completeness in their writing. 

Empathy

Ghostwriters must understand clients' points of view. They must understand their perspective and know their voice to authenticate their writing to their client and audience.

Creativity

Ghostwriters must write in their clients' style and follow their directions. They must bring innovative ideas to the table and embrace being engaging and compelling. 

Time Management

Ghostwriters are the project managers of the project. They must be able to handle time efficiently and meet milestone deadlines. They will likely be working on multiple projects simultaneously, making good time management skills all the more critical. 

Communication

Ghostwriters must communicate about the time and progress of the project. Further, genuine collaboration is essential to understand the authors' preferences. 

Assessing that your ghostwriter is an expert in this skill set will go a long way to assuring the product you create with your ghostwriter will be of the highest caliber.