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
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
“On Board” by Nanette Fridman, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client Nanette Fridman on the publication of “On Board: What Current and Aspiring Board Members Must Know About Nonprofits and Board Service.” This powerful guide addresses a growing problem: Well-meaning people are often asked to serve on … Continue reading
“Things Fall Apart” by Hilary Neiman, memoir edited by Thomas Hauck
Early one morning in 2011, Hilary Neiman was hard at work in the offices of her Maryland adoption and surrogacy practice, when without warning three agents of the FBI entered, placed her under arrest, and informed her, “This is your … Continue reading
“Imperative: How any business can quickly and easily leverage mobile marketing for radical success” by Brett Relander, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my Elance client Brett Relander on the publication of his new book “Imperative: How any business can quickly and easily leverage mobile marketing for radical success.” The author reveals how mobile marketing is the present and future of … Continue reading
How Much Does Editing and Ghostwriting Cost? Advice from Thomas Hauck
Clients often – well, they always – ask me how much it will cost to ghostwrite or edit their book. I tell my clients that editing or ghostwriting a book is like building a house. You need the plans, the foundation, the … 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
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