Avoid Repetition in Your Writing!
As an editor, on of the most common problems I see in the writing of my valued clients is needless repetition. This manifests itself in either of two ways: Repeating the same idea more than once, or repeating words that … Continue reading
Self-Help Books: Solve Your Reader’s Problem
At least half of my ghostwriting and book development business centers around self-help books. A self-help book is defined as one that instructs or inspires its reader to solve a particular personal problem and make their life better. The genre … Continue reading
Short Story, Novelette, or Novel: All About the Word Count
Written works of fiction come in all lengths as measured by the word count. This is simply the number of words in the document or book. When you’re writing on your computer, word processing applications such as Microsoft Word will … Continue reading
Self-Help Readers Want Solutions, Not Your Life Story!
I recently reviewed a manuscript for a wonderful doctor who had written a book about getting better sleep. While praising him for his work, I had to point out that readers generally don’t care about the author’s personal experiences. Unless … Continue reading
A Note About Subsidy Publishers
When deciding how to distribute their book, every author has three choices: 1. Self-publish, 2. Use a subsidy publisher, or 3. Try to get a traditional publishing deal. There is an entire industry devoted to “subsidy publishing.” These companies act as project managers. … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck – Upwork Client Feedback
For over ten years I’ve been a proud member of the Upwork community (originally it was Elance), the world’s number one marketplace for clients and service providers. I’ve completed nearly 400 contracts on Upwork, and have met very many wonderful … Continue reading
My Super-Simple Ghostwriting Business Model
My ghostwriting business is very simple: 1. My business is focused on books, which I write in installments of 5,000 words. Books range from 20,000 words up to 80,000 words. I ask for a 50% deposit for each installment ($300 … Continue reading
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In the publishing industry, a “beta reader” is a human being who reads your unpublished book and provides feedback, not unlike a book review.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
“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