Ghostwriters
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With about one million new books released each year, writing has become a very popular profession. Novelists, experts in numerous fields, and even celebrities are behind some of the most popular books on the market today. But many of the so-called authors didn’t actually write their own books. Ghostwriters step in when a person who wants to write a book lacks the time or the knowledge to get the job done. Part of the They Do That for a Living? series, Ghostwriters explores this unusual career an
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This insightful look into the publishing industry pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of ghostwriting, revealing how many popular books are actually crafted by anonymous professionals. MacCarald explains the practical reasons authors hire ghostwriters, from celebrities lacking time to experts needing help structuring their knowledge into compelling prose. The book demystifies the collaborative process behind many bestsellers, showing how ghostwriters conduct interviews, capture another person's voice, and navigate confidentiality agreements.
What makes this career guide particularly compelling is its honest exploration of the unique trade-offs, like earning a living from writing while sacrificing public credit for one's work. It's ideal for aspiring writers curious about alternative paths in the publishing world and anyone fascinated by the hidden mechanics of how books actually get made. Readers will finish with a completely new perspective on bookstore shelves, forever wondering about the unseen hands behind their favorite titles.
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