“Paris: Extraordinary Moments” by Adrienne Michel Sager, memoir edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued client Adrienne Michel Sager on the publication of her new book “Paris: Extraordinary Moments.” This beautifully designed paperback is a treasure trove of stories and anecdotes about the author’s rambles through the City of Lights. Many … Continue reading
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