Trends in Non-Fiction, Self-Help Books
When I first embarked on my freelance ghostwriting and book editing career in 2007, the country was on the verge of the Great Recession—though we didn’t realize it at the time. I began by writing website content and nonprofit grant … Continue reading
How to Use ChatGPT for Budget Book Projects
Let’s face it: In the world of commercial writing, large language models such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Jasper AI, and others are here to stay. In the low-end, mass-market, non-fiction book marketplace, their use has become nearly ubiquitous. I sometimes find … Continue reading
“A Feast for the Senses: The Psychological Art of Eating Well” by Jared Gleaton
Congratulations to my valued book development client Jared Gleaton on the publication of A Feast for the Senses: The Psychological Art of Eating Well. Join Jared on his deeply personal and transformative journey as he sheds 170 pounds in just … Continue reading
“Practical Manifestation” by Igor Vainshtein
Congratulations to my valued book development client, Igor Vainshtein, on the publication of his groundbreaking new book, Practical Manifestation: How to Leverage the Principles of Project Management to Turn Your Dreams into Reality. This book combines two seemingly unrelated approaches … Continue reading
“A Toxin-Free Pregnancy” by Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah and Dr. Caehla McGready
Congratulations to my valued book development clients Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah and Dr. Caehla McGready on the summer 2024 publication of their groundbreaking self-help health book, A Toxin-Free Pregnancy. This powerful and insightful guide reveals how human history is deeply intertwined … Continue reading
The Three Methods of Internal Corporate Communication
Let’s say a leader or founder has a vision for their company. The vision is clear and simple, and represents an improvement in the lives of the company’s stakeholders and customers. The leader is purpose-driven, meaning they know what to … Continue reading
If You’re Explaining, You’re Losing
In politics, an axiom drilled into the head of every candidate for office is that when you’re in a debate or answering questions from the press, “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Attributed to President Ronald Reagan, this means that explaining … Continue reading
My 1-2-3 Formula to Writing a Business Book
Every business or management book seeks to solve a problem for the entrepreneur, corporate leader, or manager who picks it up. The reader faces a challenge—say, stagnant revenues, lack of innovation, employee disengagement—and looks to the author for answers. The … Continue reading
How the Economy Affects Trends in Self-Help Books
I’ve been ghostwriting and editing non-fiction books and novels since late 2007. As you’ll recall, that was the beginning of the Great Recession. It lingered for years, wreaking havoc on our national economy and way of life. The US gross … Continue reading
The Peculiar Freedom of the Ghostwriter
While I write fiction under my own name, I make a living as a ghostwriter. I get paid to write books for my valued clients. All kinds of books: novels and non-fiction topics including self-help, business, healthcare, nutrition, and public … Continue reading