Exploring the world of ghostwriting can feel a bit like stepping into a puzzle. There are lots of mixed-up ideas about it. After talking to hundreds of people, I see that understanding ghostwriters isn't always easy. Now, you might laugh, but it seems like about 10%...
When people reach out to me, they sometimes are unclear about what they want in a ghostwriter. Many don’t realize that there is more than one type of ghostwriting. When someone knows they absolutely need a writer to take the reins and write the book for them, they...
If you’re considering hiring a ghostwriter for your book, this overview will show you what working with me looks like from our first conversation through the final manuscript. I’ll explain where your input matters and how we move from your ideas to a finished book, so...
How Do You Actually Write a Book? Most people who dream of writing a book can already picture the finished product. They can see the cover, feel the weight of it in their hands, and imagine it sitting on a shelf at their local bookstore. What they can't picture is how...
What Does a Ghostwriter Actually Do? Let’s clear something up right away: ghostwriting is not just typing while someone talks. Believe it or not, I get that a lot. I mean aaaa looooooot. If you want someone to take dictation, there are tons of excellent apps...
Tips Every First-Time Author Should Know If you read my previous post, "A Few Things First-Time Authors Need to Know," you already have a good foundation: writing takes time, you need structure before you dive in, and you'll almost certainly need to rewrite your first...
Five Red Flags in a Ghostwriter's Contract Signing on with a ghostwriter is an exciting moment. You've done the research, had the conversations, and found someone who feels like the right fit to help you finally get your story onto the page. Now it's time to review...
Signs You're Ready to Write Your Book You've thought about writing a book. Maybe for a while now. But something's held you back. Not enough time is a biggy I hear a lot. Not sure where to start? Probably the most popular response. Or maybe you have the nagging feeling...
You sit down to write your memoir. Decades of memories swirl around as you stare at the blank screen or page. The sticky hot summer nights of your childhood, the day you walked in for your first job interview, the terrifying argument with your now ex-husband, the list...
At some point, almost every memoirist I've worked with asks some version of the same question when writing about other people in their memoir: "What about the other people in my story?" Sometimes it's a practical concern: can I be sued? Other times, it's an ethical...
Most writing advice focuses on what to put in. Show, don't tell. Add more detail. Build your scenes. Develop your characters. And yes, all of that matters enormously. But there's a skill that doesn't get nearly enough attention: knowing what to cut. This is genuinely...
You've been thinking about writing your memoir for years. Maybe decades. You know the stories cold and have probably relayed them to friends and family or even your private journal. You know what you want to say, but when you sit down to write, something unexpected...
Have you been considering writing a book for years? Being honest, has it been close to a decade of pondering? You’re not alone. I talk to so many people who know they need to write a book but haven’t been able to finish. Actually, most people don’t know how to start...