Some entrepreneurs have a book just waiting to be written. A good ghost writer is inclined to find it. A ghost writer is a writer who is paid to write your book, in your name.
A good ghost writer will only accept assignments he or she believes in. Book writing is difficult. If there is no passion for the story, the reader will know it, therefore, I select material, very carefully.
I've had countless numbers of entrepreneurs approach me seeking a book deal to promote their business. Some publishers have approached me along the same line. I have often declined for the reasons mentioned above. If I don't have the passion, or believe in the story, I can't write it. It's that simple.
I have several publishers on board (even as we speak) who are soliciting me for viable stories. Consequently, I either interview interesting subjects or call on industry contacts who have frequent face-to-face pow wows with those subjects to determine whether there is an interesting story. If so, I will pursue that individual, vigilantly.
If an entrepreneur has a good story, I'll find them. I am, however, open to solicitation from entrepreneurs and colorful personalities with an interesting story to tell.
Don't be discouraged. Publishers need great stories. Stories are the lubbricating authority of the industry. Traditionally, publishers were laid back and sorted through thousands of manuscripts looking for the gravy. Many of those publishers failed with the advent of the internet and the information age. That practice resulted in demand for people like myself who can sniff out good books and bring them to market. So, there it is. If you feel you have a good story to tell, talk to me. I, often employ both self-publishing and traditional publishing methods to create and market books that make money.
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