How to Hire a Bestselling Ghostwriter, with Dan Gerstein, Gotham Ghostwriters

What if you want to write a book, but you aren't a confident writer—or you just don't have the time to write it yourself? In this episode, Maggie talks with Dan Gerstein, CEO of Gotham Ghostwriters, about what it takes to create a successful book with the help of a ghostwriter.

Dan has been writing professionally for himself and others for over 30 years, and during his early days as a political speech-writer working for the likes of Senator Joe Lieberman on Capitol Hill, he honed the skills to effectively collaborate with thought leaders—to help them inspire and educate their audiences. Now, he specializes in all types of sophisticated long-form writing, having founded a top-rated agency that matches ghostwriters with authors who need help telling and selling their stories. During this conversation, he breaks down what that process is like:

• Matchmaking: How running a ghostwriting agency is a lot like being a matchmaker—figuring out which projects have true potential, and which authors and writers are the right fit for each other.
• Collaborating: What does the author have to produce, and how does the writer translate that material into a book? What does it take to make the book a success?
• Pricing: The cost will likely surprise you, but don't let sticker-shock keep you from achieving your vision!
• Making the Leap: How to determine whether hiring a ghostwriter makes sense for you—and how to get over any shyness or fear that may be keeping you from publishing your book.

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