How to outsource info product creation with the fear of your idea getting stolen?

There are all kinds of documents and non-disclosure agreements you can ask the writer to sign . . . but in the end, there is no way you can keep your idea in total "lockdown" if those you share it with decide they want to implement your idea in total or in part.

Do you best to find a freelancer you trust. Maybe you have a couple of different people write for you . . . not giving any one person the total picture of what you want to do.

Just don't let this concern end up keeping you from implementing your idea. It's better to take a chance on having a competitor than to never bring your idea to the marketplace. After all, most "unique" ideas are really some derivative of someone else's original thoughts.

Steve

No, Dennis, this is not a concern.

Most people want a steady paycheck, not to take risk on product launches.

Just get on with the execution of your idea.

One thing you can do is outsource it in pieces. For example, divide the idea into fifths, and have five different writers with a similar writing style write the different parts and then unify it yourself.


Another thing you can do is consult an intellectual property lawyer (many lawyers offer free consultations) to see if there are any documents you can acquire to prevent plagiarism from ghostwriters, because I personally do not know and the best way to find out for sure is to contact an intellectual property lawyer.


However, in the field of writing, many people just operate on good faith. For example, if you're an author sending your manuscript to an agent, many authors simply take it in good faith that that agent will act in a professional manner and not steal their writing. So, apart from taking the above precautions, opt for a more professional ghostwriter than what you'd find on Elance (for example, an experienced ghostwriter with their own websites and several books). They typically charge more, but it's up to you to decide if it's worth the extra security.


Hope this helps.

This is a real concern. Contracts & such can go a long way, but n the end, you just have to trust.

Listen to Jason Kanigan. I was a service provider/outsourcer for eight years (2006 - 2014), and although the fear of such a thing happening existed among some groups, the actual event never did. Not that I knew of, anyway.

This is a real life case scenario:

Get a friend request on facebook, from somebody i don't know.

Him: Hi i got this idea for an mobile app can you help me, we will split the profit 50/50?
Me: Huh who are you? and what is the idea?
Him: I can't tell you before you sign a contract
Me: Bye

What that kind of mindset you have you will never be able to work with people like me, do you really think i just walk around signing contracts without contacting a lawyer?

You don't have to worry about that. Ideas are pawns, implementation is the king. You have the copyright of your work, you've spent considerable amount of time and effort with the product.... 'mind you, the freelancer is not even interested with your product let alone stealing it and making it his business... the freelancer is only interested in what he does.

Man don't let fear keep your from taking action. Ive been ripped off 100's of times. Just keep taking action.