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
Why I Wrote “Pistonhead” by Thomas Hauck
Recently, Josette from “Books Love Me” posted a review of “Pistonhead” and she asked me to write a guest blog for her website. Here it is. You can see the blog and Josette’s review here: http://www.booksloveme.com/ In writing “Pistonhead,” I … Continue reading
“An Amazing Life After 50” by Karen Batchelor, edited by Thomas Hauck
I’m delighted to see another one of my book editing projects on Amazon.com. Karen Batchelor is a very talented and dedicated life coach who helps people move ahead with a positive attitude and to overcome life’s challenges. I had the … Continue reading
“Secrets of the Skim” by Hal Blackwell, edited by Thomas Hauck
One of my recent book editing projects has now been published and is available on Amazon: “Secrets of the Skim” by Hal Blackwell. A few months ago Hal contacted me and asked me to edit a book he was writing … Continue reading
Why I Wrote “Lucas Manson” by Thomas Hauck
Sometimes it’s a good idea for authors to keep mum about their motivations; but other times it seems as though a little explanation may help. One of my favorite books is “Dracula.” I must confess that I have little interest … Continue reading
“The Odyssey” – Essay by Thomas Hauck
Every once in a while it’s a good idea to pick up an old classic that you haven’t read since high school and give it a chance to either impress or bore, as the case may be. Last week I … Continue reading
“Lucas Manson” Review by Sarah Jahier
Thanks to Sarah Jahier on her blog “Fatally Yours” for her very positive review of “Lucas Manson”: “Lucas Manson first starts as a typical crazy cult/serial killer/police procedural novel ? still interesting and well-written, but nonetheless a little bland. However, … Continue reading