Authors who employ professional writers to ghost write their books often face a common problem once the research, writing, and editing is done. Marketing, for most all writers, remains a mystery and is viewed with circumspect as a self-aggrandizing tangle of press releases and media contacts. Yet, as every writer also knows, marketing is essential for publishing success.
Quality ghostwriting companies can help an author finesse the world of marketing and position his or her book in a larger audience. Whereas a contracted, freelance ghostwriter may only deliver the manuscript and leave the author with the task of self-promotion, some professional ghostwriting and publishing companies offer an array of marketing services such as contacting major distributors, key reviewers, and media outlets; sending out bound galleys; disseminating cover letters and press releases for speaking engagements; endorsing the book in print and online; customizing a book tour; and other promotional measures to increase the book’s visibility. Authors who delegate the marketing of their books to a ghost writer and publishing company often find that the outlay of capital is returned in increased sales and appearances that supersede the scope of the author’s immediate network.
As self-publishing gains traction, authors will need effective marketing in order to create a buzz about their books and gain professional notice. Engaging a ghostwriting company that offers marketing service may be the additional advantage that today’s savvy authors need.
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