National Ghostwriters Week - March 1-7, 2012

What is a ghostwriter? A ghostwriter is a person who writes for someone else, who is the named author of the work. A ghostwriter does the work and gets paid for the work, but isn't the named author of the book. A ghostwriter's job is there for a number of reasons: a person doesn't have the time to assemble notes themselves into a book or article, a person has a great idea for a book but can't formulate the ideas into one, because a person loves to write but prefers to keep his or her name out of the limelight and create projects from others' prompts.

If you are interested in ghostwriting or want a ghostwriter to help with a project, here are some links to get your started:

• Interview with a Ghostwriter - what it really takes to be a ghostwriter and what the job entails.
• Hire a Ghostwriter - Online form for hiring a ghostwriter for your article
• What a Ghostwriter Does, And Why - By an actual ghostwriter
• Ghostwriters, Inc. - Professional ghostwriting services
• Ghostwriting Contracts - From the Writer's Union of Canada
• Association of Ghostwriters - Professional association for ghostwriters