Good ghostwriters lull their clients into a false sense of luxurious ease. A seasoned pro makes life easy for clients by accommodating schedule hiccups, maintaining a quick and efficient pace, and delivering best-in-class content. The job involves making everything look easy to the person paying for the writing. But once the book is written, the … Read more
The title of this post is misleading. Book proposals are both art and science. They are also essential for almost anyone who wants to secure the representation of a mainstream literary agent or sell a book concept to a traditional publisher. Drafting a proposal is a lot of work, but there are good reasons to go to … Read more
The ghost isn’t in the machine. The machine wants to be the ghost. I think the first place people’s imagination ran when it became clear that AI was coming online in a big way, was communications. “AI can write my emails!” It wasn’t much of a leap to assuming AI could do everything a writer … Read more
Legitimate, professional ghostwriters operate under a code of conduct. The rules are not written down, but are widely understood and accepted in the industry. They are, for the most part, there to protect the client. These extend beyond the standard operating guidelines that govern most professions. Basics like don’t lie, don’t break the law in … Read more
The right ghostwriter delivers transformative content. The trick is to critically sift through candidates and identify the best one for you and your particular project. The reward for that effort will be best-in-class content and a relationship that is not only fruitful, but downright enjoyable. Getting there is a matter of both parties honoring their … Read more