It's very important for freelance writers, editors, and ghostwriters to prove that they have the experience necessary to write and edit for others. They should be able to produce a sterling resume that has been vetted by one or more associations. It gives street cred to the writer and editor, and it brings peace of mind to the client.
I belong to Publishers Marketplace, a forum for the highest level of writers, editors, and agents. I also belong to the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, or NAIWE. Just as you would expect a doctor or lawyer to be board certified, you should expect any writer you hire to have professional credentials that can be verified with a simple Google search.
Remember that very few freelance writers, ghostwriters, and editors advertising on the Internet--approximately five percent--have any real training or experience in writing and editing. They simply hang out their shingles because 1) anyone can do it, and 2) they believe they're "decent" writers because they wrote "good" papers in school.
Beware and due your due diligence.
~William Hammett
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