“Dare to Matter: Choosing an Unstuck and Unapologetic Life of Significance” – Edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued client Pete Smith on the publication of his powerful self-help book, “Dare to Matter: Choosing an Unstuck and Unapologetic Life of Significance.” Challenging and shredding society’s “feel good” message that your greatest endeavor is the achievement of … Continue reading
When Hiring a Ghostwriter, Experience Counts – Advice from Professional Book Editor Thomas Hauck
Hire an Experienced Ghostwriter Think about it. If you needed an operation, would you prefer a surgeon who was fresh out of medical school with little experience wielding a scalpel, or an experienced doctor who had performed hundreds of operations exactly … Continue reading
“The Death of the Public School” by Dr. Wendolyn Bouie, edited by Thomas Hauck
Are America?s public schools really broken? Are our public schools putting us in danger of being overtaken by foreign counties? Is it true that Johnny can?t read? In “The Death of the Public School: Why so much money and good … Continue reading
What Literary Agents Want from New Authors, by Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
The process for submitting a novel to a literary agent is very different from submitting a non-fiction memoir, business book, or self-help book. Non-fiction books require a full proposal, which is essentially a marketing plan: Your credentials, your platform, the … Continue reading
Should You Publish Your Memoir? Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Advice From a Professional Author and Ghostwriter Many of my valued clients who are writing their memoirs ask me if they should seek a literary agent or a publisher. In fact, here’s an actual exchange I had with a valued … Continue reading
Capitalization of Job Titles in “The New Yorker” – Comment by Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Twenty years ago my parents gave me a gift subscription to The New Yorker magazine, and they’ve been renewing it every year. I look forward to receiving each issue, and there’s always something interesting and eye-opening to find in it. … Continue reading
“Financial Advisors Are Not Created Equal” by Michael P. McDermott, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued client Michael P. McDermott on the publication of his new book, “Financial Advisors Are Not Created Equal,” now on Amazon paperback and Kindle. This handy guide unravels the mysteries of financial planning and explains in plain … Continue reading
Are You Writing a Memoir or a Self-Help Book? Advice From Thomas Hauck, Book Editor and Ghostwriter
Advice from Professional Ghostwriter and Book Editor Thomas Hauck As a professional editor and ghostwriter, it’s often part of my job to help my client focus on the core purpose of his or her book. I ask my client straight … Continue reading
The Epistolary Novel Explained – By Thomas Hauck, Author
My first Kevin Lone novel, “Avita Doesn’t Love You,” features covert agent Kevin Lone battling a North Korean spy ring that is using a religious cult as a front. This novel, like the others in the Kevin Lone series, is … Continue reading
Ghostwriting a Book Is Like Building a House – Advice from Thomas Hauck
I have the privilege to serve many overseas clients. They’re located in Australia, Malaysia, India, the Gulf states, Singapore, the UK — all over the world. Once in a while a prospective client will ask me if I charge by … Continue reading