October 16-22 is a great time to write your novel. National Friends of Libraries Week reminds emerging authors to finish their manuscripts. Don’t give up on your novel. If you persevere, your book can appear on Amazon and library shelves […]
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NEED WRITING TIPS?
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.
It’s an Honor to Ghostwrite Your Book
The most important thing I relay to author clients is, “It’s an honor to ghostwrite your book.” I’m entrusted to capture their life journeys before memories are lost to time. I’m often tasked to research ancestry records and publicly available […]
Self-Publishing Ghostwritten Books
Many authors of ghostwritten books wonder whether to go the traditional publishing route or self-publish. My previous blog post addressed aspects of traditional publishing, and now we’ll explore self-publishing. Tips for Self-Publishing Ghostwritten Books Below is a list of helpful […]
Ghostwriter Costs — Canada
I previously blogged on ghostwriter costs based on Lynn Wasnak’s guide titled Beyond the Basics: How Much Should I Charge? My blog post gives a ballpark overview of what author clients can expect from U.S. ghostwriters — pricing and services. […]
Ghostwriting Price Quotes — Per Lynn Wasnak
Ghostwriting Price Quotes
Dictionary Day Falls on Noah Webster’s birthday — Hire a Book Editor
Spelling and word definitions are not in everyone’s wheelhouse, which is why you should hire a book editor to ensure that your word choices, spelling, and meaning are clear and accurate. It makes sense to invest in an independent pair […]
So You Want to Publish a Ghostwritten Book. Now What?
So, you’ve hired a ghostwriter and now your ghostwritten book is ready to publish. Should you go the traditional publishing route? Or should you self-publish? Each has pros and cons, and we’ll focus on traditional publishing below. I’ll post about […]
Conquering Writer’s Block: Tips from a Book Editing Pro
As a book editing pro and author, I’ve written about writer’s block and ways to conquer it. I thought it might be helpful to share links to other resources as well. The thing about writer’s block is that it’s normal. […]
Outsourced Ghostwriting Projects
The Many Benefits of Hiring a Ghostwriter Many writers become published authors because they outsourced ghostwriting projects as a solution to time restraints, writer’s block, procrastination, illness or disability, or a lack of book writing know-how. Outsourcing simply means you […]
Author and Editing Resources — and More!
Authors ask me quite frequently about organizations that support authors through all phases of the book-building process, including finding editing resources. The following lists may come in handy as your get further into your project and seek ways to connect […]