Tough Love from Professional Book Editor and Ghostwriter Thomas Hauck
Advice from Professional Ghostwriter Thomas Hauck Many of my valued clients ask me for advice on various aspects of their book project. They ask about developmental editing issues, their voice, the cover design – you name it. I’m more than … Continue reading
A Professional Critique Can Help You Craft Your Novel, by Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Many of my clients who are writing novels want commission an objective assessment of their work before they send the manuscript to literary agents or publishers. They want to know how a first-time reader will respond to their story, if … Continue reading
“Stronger Than Sugar” by Joan Kent, self-help book edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued client Joan Kent, who has just published her new book “Stronger Than Sugar: 7 Simple Steps To Defeat Sugar Addiction, Lift Your Mood and Transform Your Health,” which I had the honor to edit. For decades, … Continue reading
My Five-Step Guide to Getting Started on Your Self-Help Book by Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Recently I received an email from a prospective client. Here’s what he said: “I want to write a book about passive income in real estate for the busy professional. Can you help me with my outline? I would like to … Continue reading
When Writing Your Book – Plan Ahead! Advice from Ghostwriter and Book Editor Thomas Hauck
I’m often approached by potential clients who want to write a non-fiction self-help book, or have me ghostwrite a book for them. Sometimes the author has a very good idea of what they want, and sometimes they have no idea. … Continue reading
Developmental Editing for Novels: What You Need to Know, by Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Book editors talk a lot about developmental editing. This is the process whereby the editor reads your manuscript from a “high vantage point,” considering only the basic building blocks of plot, character, voice, pacing, and so forth. It’s like a … Continue reading
How to Structure a Self-Help Book – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
If you go on the internet, you’ll find all sorts of editors who talk about developmental editing. This is described as being the process whereby the editor takes a long view of your book and critiques how it’s organized, the … Continue reading
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Hire a Low-Bid Ghostwriter – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Professional Book Editor
Okay, I’ll come right out and say it: there are plenty of ghostwriters who charge less than I do. (There are some who charge more, too, but I’m talking about my market.) You can see them on Elance, when they … Continue reading
The First Step to Writing Your Self-Help Book: Get Organized! Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Let’s say you’re a professional in practice, or you’re someone who has a message to share with your audience. You may be in marketing, sales, finance, healthcare, public safety, or nutrition; or perhaps your message is spiritual in nature. And … Continue reading
The Epistolary Novel Explained – By Thomas Hauck, Author
My first Kevin Lone novel, “Avita Doesn’t Love You,” features covert agent Kevin Lone battling a North Korean spy ring that is using a religious cult as a front. This novel, like the others in the Kevin Lone series, is … Continue reading