“Success 101: How Life Works – Know the Rules, Play to Win” – Thomas Hauck, Editor
Congratulations to my valued client Scott F. Paradis on the publication of his new book, “Success 101: How Life Works – Know the Rules, Play to Win” from Cornerstone Achievements. I had the pleasure to edit Scott’s sensational book, which … Continue reading
Citations in Self-Help Books – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
I edit many self-help books. My clients – the wonderful and conscientious authors – often refer to other sources or discuss ideas that are circulating in society. They often ask me about citations. When should you give credit to another … Continue reading
Fiction: How to Address Your Characters – Advice from Ghostwriter and Book Editor Thomas Hauck
A wonderful and valued client of mine is writing a novel that is set in fourteenth-century Ireland. The protagonist is a young common woman named Mary who falls in love with a titled lord, and he with her. The story … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Capitalization of Job Titles and the “Janitor Rule”
I subscribe to the New Yorker. It’s a great magazine and I look forward to every issue. I’ve noticed, though, that they have a odd approach to capitalizing job titles, specifically that of the president of the United States. Let’s … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Verb Tenses and Describing the Past
When you write about events that happened in the past, the simplest way is to use what is appropriately called the simple past: A) Jack and Jill went up the hill. B) I gave her the message. The simple past … Continue reading
How Do I Know When My Book Is Finished? Advice from Thomas Hauck, Professional Ghostwriter and Book Editor
One of the most common questions that my ghostwriting and editing clients ask me is, “How do I know when my book is finished?” They don’t want to know on what date I’ll deliver the edited file to them; they … Continue reading
“Fifty Shades of Grey” – Past or Present?
Like nearly every household in America, we now have our copy of “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E L James piled amongst the many other books in our music room, which in any other home would be the living room, … Continue reading
“Spiral Up Yoga” by John E. Groberg, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client John E. Groberg on the publication of his inspiring new book “Spiral Up Yoga: Five Minutes Per Day Lifelong Self-Care Foundation for Body, Mind and Soul,” which I had the honor to edit. This book is … Continue reading
“BANKrupt” by Carol Realini – Edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client Carol Realini on the publication of her new book “BANKrupt: Why Banking Is Broken. How It Can Be Transformed” (Searching Finance, 2012). This powerful call to action is not only an expose of the corruption of … Continue reading
“Relevant Selling” by Jaynie L. Smith – Thomas Hauck, editor
Congratulations to my client Jaynie L. Smith on the publication of her new book “Relevant Selling: Research Proves Customers Value More Than Just Price,” which I had the honor to edit. This powerful book is the companion volume to “Creating … Continue reading