It’s imperative that you put together a solid query letter if you wish to go the traditional publishing route — especially if you want a reputable publisher. Seldom are authors able to pitch directly to big (and desirable) publishers. A […]
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Of course you do! Everyone can benefit from helpful writing tips, whether you’re an emerging author or veteran novelist! Get expert advice from a book editor, ghostwriter, blogger and content developer with decades of experience. I’ve worked with many authors, many genres and many publications, and became an gatherer of tips, myself! I love sharing information and welcome your comments. I’ll keep adding nuggets of wisdom to help clients and potential clients well into the future. Perhaps you’d like to share some, yourself! These writing tips are inspired by questions from the authors who trust me with their manuscripts, as well as the magazine assignments I chase. Got questions? Ask me and I’ll do my best to answer.
Ghostwriting Fees: How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Ghostwriter?
If you need help writing your book, one of your first questions might be about ghostwriting fees. How much does it cost to hire a ghostwriter? This is a common question, and possibly an intimidating question. Honestly, some ghostwriters don’t […]
Ghostwriter Expertise
When interviewing ghostwriters, it’s important to determine the “ghostwriter expertise” of each candidate. Be sure and ask the right questions — the information below should help. No doubt, it can be scary to trust your story to a total stranger. […]
Ghostwriter Project — Business Books
A ghostwriter project isn’t exclusive to large autobiographies or a series of fiction thrillers. Ghostwriting can also weave blog posts and white papers into a business book, with the addition of fresh content and trending research. Your book then becomes […]
Writers Groups
Professional writers should belong to writers groups. It’s that simple. Writing is a lifelong adventure, and learning the trends, the changes in style guides, the latest in publishing technology, and the focus on expertise is a must. But what are […]
Making Good Use of Literary Devices
I think LiteraryDevices.net is one of the most delightful resources on the planet. Oh, my gosh. It’s like a candy store for writers. The “What Are Literary Devices?” page breaks down literary elements vs. literary techniques, and I quote: Literary […]
Word Art in a World of Literature
I call it “word art” — imagery and figurative language literary devices scenes and settings that pique the imagination sensory elements Many author clients do not have a background in writing and are stumped when it comes to developing a […]
Alternative Publishing Sources
Alternative Publishing — Three Times in Chicken Soup for the Soul! I’m tickled to announce that I’ve been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul for the third time! This is something I’ve done for fun over the years, but […]
Publishing House Imprints
Publishing house imprints serve a purpose, but many authors are unfamiliar with what that purpose is. “What’s an imprint?” I’m frequently asked. The answer is, imprints are a trade name under a larger publisher aimed at specific audiences. Think of […]
Book Script Editing
Today I’m blogging on the topic of book script editing — either turning a screenplay into a book, or turning a book into a screenplay. I thought it would be a great walk down memory lane to write about Joe […]