Michael McKown
Q What do you do?
“Writer, editor, president of Ghostwriters Central, Inc.”
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
What steps? I'm fiercely independent and would never fit a corporate mold. I'm a serial entrepreneur. I was a journalist in the US Navy. I co-founded the nation's largest working dog organization and created and ran its bimonthly magazine. Later, I founded my own working dog magazine and served as editor/publisher for 22 years. I co-founded Ghostwriters Central in 2002 and serve as its president.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
Excellence, honesty and client service.
Q What are you working on right now?
Right now I'm boiling three eggs. And I should work on another cup of coffee.
Q What’s your style?
You can get a sense of that by reviewing my blog
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
None, really.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
My biggest frustration is finding high-quality, reliable writers for my business.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
My hearing is damaged (from military service). That person could serve as my ears. :)
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
"Dude, you don't have the temperament to be married."
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
I have access to many experts and I read voraciously. Thus, no real need.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Writing and public relations projects of almost any kind. And serious clients.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
We are always happy to take on writing assignments. Close collaboration is necessary. My ideal client is a serious person with a great idea and is willing to pay for the service we deliver.
Q: What is your rate?
At this time, book manuscripts are charged at $60 per double-spaced page. Screenplays, $60 per page. Some projects are billed on an hourly basis at $40 per.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Eric Shapiro. Helluva writer, honest, great guy.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Overactive imagination.
This member profile was originally published in March 2022.