Great Books Allow – And Even Invite – Repeated Readings
When I read a book, and I like it, I’m inclined to read it again. And again. Just like you’d listen to a favorite record over and over, until the grooves are so worn you have to buy another copy. … Continue reading
The Significant Limitations of Chat GPT
Today, I signed up with Chat GPT at OpenAI.com. I wanted to learn about it and, if possible, use it to enhance my own work. I quickly discovered two things. Its ability to write with flawless grammar is astonishing. Every sentence … Continue reading
How Long Should My Non-Fiction Book Be? Pages? Word Count?
One of the most frequent questions my valued clients ask me is how long their book should be. This is a complex question, and the answer depends on many factors. The bottom line is this: It should be exactly as … Continue reading
Developmental Editing: It’s All About Baby Steps!
Clients will often send me a finished manuscript of 40,000 or 60,000 words, which, for various reasons, they’re not happy with. A non-fiction manuscript may be outdated, not well organized, incomplete in its arguments, or just plain boring. A novel … Continue reading
“Pistonhead” Still Going Strong!
I published my first novel, “Pistonhead,” in February 2009. It sold well and garnered rave reviews from both music publications (we still had such things back then) and book bloggers. Heading into its 13th year, it’s still going strong–and the … Continue reading
Why Do People Who Use a Ghostwriter Need to Hire a Second Ghostwriter?
On Upwork the other day I saw a job posting entitled “Book Edit/Rewrite.” Part of the job description read, “I’m looking to hire a ghostwriter/editor to rewrite my completed manuscript. Rewrite would include add, delete, and recreate scenes. I worked with … Continue reading
Please Allow Me to Brag a Little Bit….
I don’t post many client testimonials because when I see them presented on other sites they often seem facile and, well, untrustworthy. But recently an Upwork client posted a five-star review of my services that went above and beyond what … Continue reading
Theatre Review: “Flight of the Monarch” Makes World Premiere at Gloucester Stage Company
Even by the high standards of the Gloucester Stage Company, one of America’s most respected venues for new dramatic works, “Flight of the Monarch” has made an astonishing first impression. This new work, penned by Jim Frangione and directed by … Continue reading
“The President Has AIDS” by Leslie C. Norins, MD, edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my valued client Leslie C. Norins, MD on the publication of his new political-medical thriller “The President Has AIDS.” The book opens with Martin Riker enjoying a comfortable retirement in Naples, Florida, when he gets an urgent call … Continue reading
How to Hire a Professional Ghostwriter – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Ghostwriter and Book Editor
How to Hire a Professional Ghostwriter Let’s say you’ve made the decision to write a non-fiction book or a novel. Congratulations! Let’s also say that you have neither the time nor the expertise to write it yourself. You think you’d … Continue reading