FAQ Category: YCT Ghostwriting Phases

These services are optional and may be added to the contract, along with the explanation of what they include or do not include. Marketing.   Promotion.   Publishing.   Question and Answer (Q & A). This is the session that is used if you would like to continue to talk about what the quote entails… Continue reading Other Optional Consultation Services: Everything Else

Editing. The book is reviewed and any editing suggestions are made at this point. The client (you) is the boss so ultimately these suggestions are yours to make or break. Your satisfaction is the objective.   Formatting. If selected, the book is formatted in the style that was selected. The format is chosen/amended during the… Continue reading Phase 5: The Editing and Final Touches

Writing Begins. Based on the deliverable from the Planning Phase, the initial draft (i.e. first chapter) is started. From there, each draft or portion of writing is provided to the client for feedback and/or approval for up to the number of revisions allotted in the contract.   Writing Continues. This process continues, with each portion… Continue reading Phase 4: Getting Down to the Business of Writing

Three Strategy Sessions: We have virtual meetings via Skype video or audio in order to start our team process and strategic planning. These sessions are recorded, along with the session notes made available to you.   Project Management. The project management (and the project plan) are developed out of the strategy sessions. In cases where… Continue reading Phase 3: Strategy Sessions and Project Management

Quote Finalization (Contract) and Initial Payment (First Installment). The quote is signed by both parties and at that point it becomes the contract. The contract becomes binding at this point.   Instructions are provided in order to facilitate the initial payment. Also, instructions are provided for the additional payment installments and dates when those payments… Continue reading Phase 2: The Contract is Signed and Initial Payment is Received

Requesting of the Quote. The first step is to request a quote. We have added a quote request form below for your convenience. There is also one at the upper right of the sidebar (almost every page on this site). After we receive the request for a quote, we move toward the next step in… Continue reading Phase 1: Pre-Flight (Getting Ready for Your Project)