“Rocambole” by Ziad Moukheiber, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client Ziad Moukheiber on the publication of his new book “Rocambole.” Named for a variety of home-grown garlic, “Rocambole” tells the inspiring story of how Ziad and his family ventured forth from their comfortable suburban life near … Continue reading
“The Bachelor’s Guide to First Date Cooking” by Chris De Luca, edited by Thomas Hauck
My client Chris De Luca has just published his exciting new book, “The Bachelor’s Guide to First Date Cooking.” It’s a book that will change the lives of single guys – and their potential girlfriends – forever. How? Now any … Continue reading
Quotes, Italics, Boldface, and Capitals – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Book Editor and Ghostwriter
Every writer wants his or her words to leap off the page. We all experience the anxiety that the reader will lose interest or will fail to grasp a particularly important point or word. And so many writers resort to … Continue reading
“The Millionaire Fastlane” by MJ DeMarco – Edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client MJ DeMarco on the release of his new book “The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime,” now available on Amazon.com. Editing the book was a great experience and MJ … Continue reading
“VmusicBook” edited by Thomas Hauck
Recently released on Amazon.com is the “VmusicBook,” which I had the privilege to edit earlier this summer for an Elance client. “VmusicBook” has been specifically created for urban musical talent and aspiring entrepreneurs. The music industry today is very different … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Notes on Capitalization
The rules of capitalization – when to capitalize words and when to write them in lower case – are complex and can seem baffling. Inconsistencies abound, even in professional publications and major media sources. In business writing, though, there is a general tendency to … Continue reading
“Job Interview Skills 101” by Ellyn Enisman, edited by Thomas Hauck
I’m delighted to announce that the new book by my client Ellyn Enisman is now available on Amazon.com. Prior to publication, Ellyn, who was referred to me by another valued client, Karen Batchelor, asked me to edit the book and … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Should Proofreaders Perform Research?
A client recently asked me whether a freelance proofreader should be expected to verify matters of content in a report or article. For example, a report may claim that “studies indicate that college-educated people have fewer children.” Is the freelance … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Ghostwriting, Editing, and Proofreading
This post is a reprint of a short guide to hiring a ghostwriter, editor, or proofreader that I send to many of my clients. Your Guide to Ghostwriting, Editing, and Proofreading Since the days when monks wrote on parchment, people … Continue reading