Beyond Grammarly – How a Pro Editor Will Elevate Your Book Above the Ordinary
In the past few years, various software applications have emerged that automatically correct basic issues of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. The most popular is Grammarly, an online grammar checking, spell checking, and plagiarism detection platform developed by Grammarly, Inc. First … Continue reading
The Vexing Problem of Numbers – Advice From Thomas Hauck, Author and Ghostwriter
In the English language, we have an alphabet of twenty-six letters. We use these letters to form words and sentences. Each letter is unique; generally, for any given word formed of letters, you can’t substitute other letters without changing the … Continue reading
Capitalization of Job Titles in “The New Yorker” – Comment by Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Twenty years ago my parents gave me a gift subscription to The New Yorker magazine, and they’ve been renewing it every year. I look forward to receiving each issue, and there’s always something interesting and eye-opening to find in it. … Continue reading
Who Should Proofread Your Book? Advice from Thomas Hauck, Book Editor and Ghostwriter
Advice From a Professional Ghostwriter About Proofreading Every once in a while I’ll edit or ghostwrite a book for a valued client, and once the job is done they’ll ask me to proofread the manuscript. It’s very smart of the … Continue reading
A Book Editor’s Job: Watch That Continuity! – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
Everyone is familiar with the idea of continuity in movies. You don’t want the clock on the wall to read “4:30” in one shot and then a moment later read “11:45” even though it’s the same scene. Film fans love … Continue reading
“Simon Says: Love Your Legacy” by Saul Simon, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued client Saul Simon on the publication of his new book “Simon Says: Love Your Legacy – A Guide to Financial Education for You and Your Family.” This easy-to read handbook shows you how to talk to … Continue reading
The Power of Punctuation – Advice from Ghostwriter and Book Editor Thomas Hauck
If you don’t think that correct punctuation can make a huge difference in the meaning of what you write, consider this unpunctuated sentence: A woman without her man is nothing. OK? Here’s another version with the same words and different … Continue reading
How Much Editing Is Necessary Before You Publish Your Book?
For first-time authors, publishing a book can seem like a mysterious and risky process. You want your book to be the very best that it can be, but once you reach a certain point in its development it’s hard to … Continue reading
“Success 101: How Life Works – Know the Rules, Play to Win” – Thomas Hauck, Editor
Congratulations to my valued client Scott F. Paradis on the publication of his new book, “Success 101: How Life Works – Know the Rules, Play to Win” from Cornerstone Achievements. I had the pleasure to edit Scott’s sensational book, which … Continue reading
Citations in Self-Help Books – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
I edit many self-help books. My clients – the wonderful and conscientious authors – often refer to other sources or discuss ideas that are circulating in society. They often ask me about citations. When should you give credit to another … Continue reading