Computerized “Beta Reader” Services – Beware!
In the publishing industry, a “beta reader” is a human being who reads your unpublished book and provides feedback, not unlike a book review. Beta readers are subjective, and can provide only their opinion, but they can be very useful … Continue reading
Book Publishing: Self-Publish, Subsidy, or Traditional Publisher?
Many of my valued clients ask me how they should publish their manuscript. Whether you’ve written a novel or a self-help book, it can be difficult to decide how to market your new creation. Broadly speaking, you have three choices. … Continue reading
“The Book on Flipping Houses: How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential Properties, 2nd Edition,” by J Scott
A prolific author of insightful real estate books, my valued client J Scott has written and published many how-to guides for both the novice and experienced real estate investor. One of his most recent, “The Book on Flipping Houses: How … Continue reading
“Integrative Medicine for Depression: A Breakthrough Treatment Plan that Eliminates Depression Naturally (Psychiatry Redefined)” by Dr. James Greenblatt
My valued client Dr. James Greenblatt has published an impressive catalogue of medical self-help books whose common theme is “integrative medicine,” which encompasses the whole person – mind, body, nutrition, environment, and genetics. The newly updated edition of “Integrative Medicine … Continue reading
“Life’s Greatest Gift: P.A.I.N.: How to Suffer With a Smile” by Anthony Simon
Congratulations to my valued client Anthony Simon on the publication of his inspirational book, “Life’s Greatest Gift: P.A.I.N.: How to Suffer With a Smile,” which has garnered some impressive 5-star ratings on Amazon. The title of this self-help book explains … Continue reading
“Sylvia Brand” – A Powerful Dystopian Novel
Congratulations to my friend and valued client Richie Etwaru on the publication of his new dystopian thriller, “Sylvia Brand,” which I had the privilege to edit. The central character of this eponymous novel is a middle manager at Sun Motors … Continue reading
The Length of Your Book: The Word Count Rules
As a professional ghostwriter and editor, a significant part of my work involves helping professionals write and publish books that will establish them as thought leaders in their fields. Lawyers, doctors, realtors, CPAs, and business consultants have found that publishing … Continue reading
Book Formats and Word Counts – An Overview
Before you look for a ghostwriter, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basic nuts and bolts of books and how they’re put together. The more you know about the product you’re going to be making, the more … Continue reading
Transforming an Academic Text into a Mass-Market Book: Not an Easy Task!
Academics who have written a peer-reviewed manuscript sometimes want to jump genres and have their thesis re-written into a popular book. A client once contacted me and told me that he had written a thesis on the history of the … Continue reading
4 Reasons to Publish a Nonfiction Book
When you contact a potential ghostwriter, the very first question he or she should ask you is, “Why do you want to publish a book? What are you hoping to achieve?” People have many reasons for wanting to put their … Continue reading