The Manuscript Questionnaire captures the most important information regarding the overall project scope. Topic, synopsis, audience, writing style, content overview, content sources, and general length are all critically important criteria for our ghostwriter search.

Before ghostwriting services begin, a formal contract is put in place to outline the overall scope of the project, including deliverables, fees, and terms. Prior to the start of the ghostwriter search, an Expectation Meeting is conducted between the client and Jenkins Group’s Production Manager. The details of the project will be reviewed and any key client expectations will be noted and used to manage the overall project execution.

In addition to Jenkins Group’s in-house pool of ghostwriters, a nationwide search is conducted to identify any other highly skilled candidates who may be a good fit for the project. This search is conducted through a network of professional freelance writers and authors.

Ghostwriters are screened by a qualitative scoring system that considers six criteria, each one weighted uniquely for individual projects. Criteria include writing experience, education, tenure, content knowledge, geographic location, and referrals.

Leading ghostwriter candidates are then put through a complete interview to further evaluate their fit for the project. Along with writing samples, availability, and fee estimates, we evaluate a range of important behavior attributes that we have found in leading ghostwriters, including being client-focused, process-driven, a quick study, and confident.

Once all the formal evaluations are complete, the leading candidates are presented to you for any further interviewing and approval. Following formal approval, the writer is officially put under contract for ghostwriting services and work begins.