“The Ghost Writer” – Review by Thomas Hauck
I found “The Ghost Writer” by Robert Harris in the mass-market paperback book rack at Shaw’s supermarket in Gloucester. My overall report is that it’s a good, brisk read that gets the job done. I actually finished the book, cover to … Continue reading
“VmusicBook” edited by Thomas Hauck
Recently released on Amazon.com is the “VmusicBook,” which I had the privilege to edit earlier this summer for an Elance client. “VmusicBook” has been specifically created for urban musical talent and aspiring entrepreneurs. The music industry today is very different … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Notes on Capitalization
The rules of capitalization – when to capitalize words and when to write them in lower case – are complex and can seem baffling. Inconsistencies abound, even in professional publications and major media sources. In business writing, though, there is a general tendency to … Continue reading
“Job Interview Skills 101” by Ellyn Enisman, edited by Thomas Hauck
I’m delighted to announce that the new book by my client Ellyn Enisman is now available on Amazon.com. Prior to publication, Ellyn, who was referred to me by another valued client, Karen Batchelor, asked me to edit the book and … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Should Proofreaders Perform Research?
A client recently asked me whether a freelance proofreader should be expected to verify matters of content in a report or article. For example, a report may claim that “studies indicate that college-educated people have fewer children.” Is the freelance … Continue reading
“Lucas Manson” Review by Brizmus
Another book blog review of “Lucas Manson” was posted online today. It’s at Brizmus Blogs Books. Here is an excerpt: “Lucas Manson is a solid, extraordinarily creative story. It’s engaging and refreshing in a totally unexpected way. It’s a totally … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Ghostwriting, Editing, and Proofreading
This post is a reprint of a short guide to hiring a ghostwriter, editor, or proofreader that I send to many of my clients. Your Guide to Ghostwriting, Editing, and Proofreading Since the days when monks wrote on parchment, people … Continue reading
“Lord of the Flies”
This post really isn’t about the classic 1954 novel by William Golding. A dog-eared copy sits on my bookshelf, its slender (208-page) profile overshadowed by bulkier modern thrillers, and some day I will get around to writing a blog about … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Detail in Fiction
As I mentioned in my previous blog, writers of fiction often grapple with the question of detail: how much, what kind, and how far off the narrative track you can stray in order to present an irresistible tidbit of information … Continue reading
A Brief Comment About Book Criticism by Thomas Hauck, author
Having spent most of my adult life in the entertainment business (first in rock music, then in book writing), I’ve experienced both positive and negative reviews of my work. These experiences have allowed me to draw some conclusions about how … Continue reading