I got an email recently from a woman who wants to writer a book. Here is an except from that email and my response:
I definitely feel strongly about writing a book, it’s just I don’t think I have the patience to sit down and edit the material. I think I would probably need a ghost writer to take care of that. I can’t imagine how much that would cost.
The cost for an editor is not as much as it would be for a ghostwriter. There are several options available to complete the writing, it just depends on budget, but mostly on commitment to get the task done.
If you do a search on line for ghostwriting fee you will see writers charging $25,000-$85,000. They do all the work including research, development, outlines, editing, etc. Book editors on the other hand charge from $2.50-$5.00 per page. Their services can range from straight editing to manuscript evaluation. The number of words or pages will determine the cost to hire an editor.
If you are having problems getting your thoughts together and/or developing your outline you could hire a writing coach. A coach acts as a guide throughout the writing process and could charge a flat fee for a certain number of sessions that could be on a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly basis. The coach facilitates, encourages, and advises the writer. The cost ranges from $35 for a half-hour consultation to $250 for half-hour session.
There are several options for several budgets.
