Recently I received an email from a prospective client. Here’s what he said:

“I want to write a book about passive income in real estate for the busy professional. Can you help me with my outline? I would like to get started on this book before the end of the month.”

I replied to my friend that every self-help book begins with a problem that you, the author, propose to solve. While a ghostwriter can do basic research and help you hone your presentation, the solutions to the problem must come from you. After all, you’re the person with the answers! When you begin your self-help book project, you first need to take some time and fill out these answers:

1. The problem I am solving for my readers is _________.

2. The person who reads my book is _________ (the type of person who has this problem.)

3. The consequences of this problem (the pain) include __________.

4. The solutions to this problem include:

a. ______
b. ______
c. ______
d. ______
e. ______
f. ______
g. ______

5. The call to action (what you want the reader to do) is ______ .

Once you have these five points filled out, you’re ready to contact a ghostwriter, because now you’ve got something the ghostwriter can work with. He or she can work with you to expand your outline and then write your book.

– Thomas Hauck is a leading ghostwriter and book editor serving both new and established authors. For your free consultation, contact Thomas today.