“A Boomer in Intensive Care” – Thriller by Dr. J.R. Gold, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued client Dr. J.R. Gold on the publication of his new political thriller, “A Boomer in Intensive Care: From the Atom Bomb to the End of Time.” The book opens in an emergency room in Santa Fe, … Continue reading
I’m a Professional Ghostwriter – And I Never Sign Contracts!
Huh? Thomas Hauck, professional ghostwriter who’s ghostwritten or edited hundreds of top selling books, doesn’t sign contracts? Nope. Here’s why. I do business with people I meet over the internet. They often live thousands of miles away. I have valued … Continue reading
Hire a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book – Why It’s a Good Choice!
Let’s say you have an idea for a book. You have something you want to say to people, to either entertain them or inform them. Your idea could take the form of a business book, a self-help book, or even … Continue reading
“Total Value Optimization” by Steven Bowen, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to Steven Bowen on the publication of his powerful and groundbreaking new book “Total Value Optimization: Transforming Your Global Supply Chain Into a Competitive Weapon,” now hitting the lists on Amazon.com. A leading supply chain and business consultant, Steve … Continue reading
How to Write a Powerful Fiction Query – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Many of my valued fiction clients ask me for advice about contacting literary agents and publishers. The most difficult part of any proposal is the query. This is the one-paragraph summation of what your book is about and why the … Continue reading
Theatre Review: “Flight of the Monarch” Makes World Premiere at Gloucester Stage Company
Even by the high standards of the Gloucester Stage Company, one of America’s most respected venues for new dramatic works, “Flight of the Monarch” has made an astonishing first impression. This new work, penned by Jim Frangione and directed by … Continue reading
Be Careful with Acronyms – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter
Acronyms are ubiquitous in both business writing and novels. But you have to be careful and consistent in how you construct them! Here’s an actual excerpt from an article in The New York Times published on September 1, 2017. The … Continue reading
Word Count and Page Count – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
I often receive inquiries from potential clients asking me to write a nonfiction self-help book for them, and they want to know how much time it will take to complete. My response is always that before we can determine how … Continue reading
More About Capitalizing Job Titles from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
I’ve written often about the capitalization of job titles. This is because writers seem to have a wide range of opinions about the subject, and approach the question on an ad hoc basis, without having a clear concept to guide … Continue reading
Giving Writers Straight Talk: Sometimes They Want the Sugarcoated Version
My valued clients hire me because of my expertise as a ghostwriter and book editor. They value my opinion and experience, and depend on me to tell them the truth, at least as I see it. But some writers don’t want to … Continue reading