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Congratulations! You’ve decided to create your very own, beautifully bound StoryTerrace book. Our professional ghostwriters will help you to make your life story the best it can be.
The next step is to find your writer. With the largest pool of specialist ghostwriters in the world, part of what makes StoryTerrace unique is our ability to pair you with the perfect biographer for you.
As our Managing Editor, Alice Nightingale, says, “we pride ourselves on matching our clients with their ghostwriters carefully.” That means you can rest assured, knowing that you'll be working with a writer who can capture your story, find your voice, and make the process relaxed and enjoyable.
But how?
This happens through StoryTerrace’s tried and tested method of ghostwriter selection. So, how does it work? The infographic below explains the step-by-step process we use.
Step 1: Getting to know you
After you’ve decided to write your life story with StoryTerrace, you’ll have a brief consultation with your editor. We try to gather as much information as possible to ensure we find you the perfect fit.
“Everyone I spoke with at StoryTerrace was absolutely lovely and listened to all I had to say,” Isabella Matthews, StoryTerrace customer.
We want to know about your personality! For instance, matching you with someone who shares your sense of humour can help to build a rapport between you and your ghostwriter, making the writing process much more enjoyable.
At this stage, learning about your background is also extremely useful. It’s important that your writer understands you. When it comes to forging a mutual bond and finding your voice, a shared background or a common experience can make all the difference.
We also use this stage to ask about your preferences. We can accommodate most requests - whether it's something small - ‘I don’t want to work with someone that supports my rival football team’, or something more personal: ‘I would feel more comfortable sharing my experiences with someone of my own age’. Our goal is for customers and writers to feel comfortable, and create an atmosphere conducive to writing.
Step 2: Writer Search
StoryTerrace works with hundreds of professional journalists and authors - the largest pool of specialist ghostwriters in the world. That said - we know our writers like the back of our hands. Using the information from your consultation, your editor will propose ghostwriters who are a good fit for the project. Have a look at our writers’ profiles.
Additionally, we also consider your location. Interviews with your writer form the backbone of your story. We are almost always able to match customers with writers who are close enough to conduct the interviews in person, face-to-face. We think this makes the process more enjoyable, helping to develop a relationship between customer and ghostwriter, and making the end result more personal.
Step 3: Consult the ghostwriter
Next, we contact the top candidates for the job, and tell them about you and your project! It’s important for you to like your ghostwriter, and also for them to like you. If a mutual relationship flows, the final outcome becomes a labor of love.
It sounds obvious, but we also make sure that the writer is available for the duration of the project! You can read about the packages StoryTerrace offers here. For example, if you’ve purchased a Compact book package, your ghostwriter must be available for 3-4 hours of interviews and able to produce 5,500 words of your story. If you’ve paid for a Novella, the ghostwriter will carry out 8-10 hours of interviews and produce 20,000 words.
Whichever package you choose, the writer will be committed to the project from beginning to end, so we ensure you have the time together to tease out your life story!
“Sara really took the time to help me find the structure in the story of my life!” Teresa Samuels, StoryTerrace customer.
Step 4: Getting in contact
Hurrah, we’ve found your match! Now it’s time to put the two of you in contact.
You will have an initial phone call with your writer to make sure you’re happy with the match. This is an important opportunity to really discuss what you want the book to be about. Even at this stage, if you aren’t happy – you can choose a different writer. Writing your life story with StoryTerrace is, from beginning to end, a collaborative effort.
“Initially, we chatted on the phone and Lisa made it clear from the outset that if we didn’t ‘hit it off’ she would bow out gracefully and I could choose another writer”. David Taylor, StoryTerrace customer
So there it is, the secret to finding your perfect ghostwriter! If you’re ready to get started, contact us to begin your StoryTerrace experience today!
