My Writing Process Blog Hop
My good friend and fellow novelist JoeAnn Hart recently sent me a note inviting me to add my humble comments to the “My Writing Process Blog Hop.” JoeAnn’s recent novel “Float” is a delectable chowda featuring Duncan Leland, whose business … Continue reading
“The Image of Leadership” by Sylvie di Giusto, self-help book edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued Elance client Sylvie di Giusto on the publication of her new book, “The Image of Leadership: How leaders package themselves to stand out for the right reasons.” This incisive and powerful guide shows you the importance … Continue reading
Transforming an Academic Text Into a Mass-Market Book: Not an Easy Task!
Clients sometimes contact me about jobs where they want to take an academic manuscript and transform it into a popular book. Here’s what one Elance client said recently: “I would like to keep an ‘academic tone’ in the language, but … Continue reading
Writing Your Book: Start With the Outline
Many of my non-fiction and self-help clients are first-time authors. To them, I say congratulations for taking the first step towards becoming a best-selling author! But the process of writing a book – or hiring a ghostwriter to write it … Continue reading
Don’t Use Quotes by Famous People in Your Book! Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
You’ve seen them in many business and self-help books. At the beginning of each chapter, the author includes a pithy quote from a famous person or a business guru. Favorite “quotees” include Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Zig Ziglar, … Continue reading
Getting Started on Your Self-Help Book – Hiring a Ghostwriter – Advice from Ghostwriter Thomas Hauck
You have an idea for a book that will help you promote your business, but you’re not sure how to begin. My advice is to start by answering these three questions: 1. What’s the problem that needs to be solved? … Continue reading
“On the Wild Coast” by Patrick J. Lee, novel edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to author Patrick J. Lee on the publication of his new novel, “On the Wild Coast.” Set in the fictional town of Port Victoria, South Africa, it’s a steamy, sultry thriller that unfolds slowly and keeps drawing you closer. … Continue reading