Fair Use: When Can You Use Quotes or Excerpts from Other Authors? Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Many of my clients who have written non-fiction self-help books (business, health, politics) have used quotes from other authors in their own text. These quotes can be just a few sentences or entire paragraphs (which makes them excerpts). My clients … Continue reading
“Crisis Investor” by James Hobart, edited by Thomas Hauck
In “Crisis Investor: Turning Financial Calamities Into Profitable Opportunities Successfully,” James Hobart makes economics understandable, presents historical background information, shows you his (as well as others?) investing principles and concepts, and then creates a formatted step-by-step guide as a tool … 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
“How to Make a Skinny Book Seem Fatter” by Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Advice from a Professional Ghostwriter and Book Editor Many of my valued clients want to publish their books in paperback form, which is good, but they worry that their book will seem too skinny. They ask me if there are … 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
“Illness to Wellness: Reclaiming Your Life After a Medical Crisis” by Betsy M. Cohen
In her new book, Illness to Wellness: Reclaiming Your Life After a Medical Crisis, professional therapist Betsy M. Cohen reveals how she faced an unexpected life-altering medical event, and how she has been able to put her life back on … Continue reading
“Life Is The Perfect System: Uncover Your Life’s Path. Discover Your Spirit’s Purpose” – edited by Thomas Hauck
Do you need a new direction in your life? Check out “Life Is The Perfect System” by Matt Sison, edited by Thomas Hauck. This lively and easy-to-read book can help you bring balance to your life, reveal your true purpose, … Continue reading