Freelance Ghostwriter – Selecting A Professional Writer For Your Business Needs

The types of writing required by those seeking freelance ghostwriter services varies based on a vast number of specifics. There are many different types of freelance writing. Some authors specialize in a particular type of writing, while others delve into many different aspects of the freelance writing profession.
Different Types of Freelance Writing
Here are a few types of writing a freelance ghostwriter can provide:
* Academic writing
* Technical writing
* Creative writing
* Website content
* Article creation
* Press releases
* Blog posts
* Sales Writing
As a professional freelance ghostwriter, I will come right out and confess there are some projects I enjoy a great deal more than others. This does not mean I sacrifice quality on any of the content I create, but some projects are just more fun than others are.
I don’t really separate my preference into a particular type of writing, as in technical versus creative for example, as there are many different elements to consider when it comes down to a specific project and what makes it fun to write.
Choosing a Writer Based on Cost Alone
When you are seeking a writer for your business needs, do not always let cost be the sole deciding factor. I’ve worked for many clients who’ve gone through multiple writers, and they often relay their thoughts to me on the lessons they’ve learned using cost as the sole decision maker for hiring a writer.
Sure, cost is important, but it is not the only thing to consider. Sometimes you may find a writer who provides quality content in one particular area or type of writing more so than another. Having an arsenal of multiple writers to choose from is always a good idea, so you can build up a list of writers you are comfortable working with. This way if one writer is too busy to complete a requested project by your deadline, you have another proven and trusted writer to rely on instead.
Here are a few tips to help you choose a freelance writer for your business needs:
* Ask to see writing samples (it is perfectly acceptable to request that these samples be written by the provider and not by someone else).
* Suggest a single article or trial milestone for a further work evaluation; if you are happy with the work provided, you’ll be agreeable to commit to more content.
* Be clear and concise in the job description and what you expect to gain from the content. Specify keyword density, topic, delivery time frame, native language required, and any other pertinent information.
* View feedback; if you cannot easily locate any comments from a writer’s previous clients, simply ask for it. Remember all writers have to start somewhere, so if a writer is new and has no feedback yet, you might still consider a trial article assignment.
* Don’t judge any negative comments too harshly, especially if they are minimal; there are always two sides to every story. If overall feedback is primarily positive, that is a good indication of a writer attentive to their customers’ needs.
Advantages of Building a Writing Team
Build a team of writers so you always have a pool of qualified authors you have worked with previously from which to choose. Most freelance authors work for multiple clients, so you cannot always be sure a particular writer will be available when needed for a particular project. Don’t hesitate to try new writers, either.
As it is with most any endeavor of this nature, you are going to inevitably come across some substandard writers along with those who become invaluable to you. This is just the nature of the business.
Be evaluative and communicative in the selection process, proceed cautiously with trial assignments to be completed at an agreed upon price, and hopefully you’ll experience the discovery of many more high quality freelance writers rather than those who don’t meet your expectations.
Just because a writer may not meet your expectations does not mean that he/she is a bad writer. Sometimes it is a simple matter of style or voice in the content, and maybe the delivered material is just not what you had in mind. Consider trying a writer on more than one project type or topic before closing the door entirely.