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Clients from Hell or Knowing When to Say “No”

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I’ve been writing professionally for publishing houses, and ghostwriting for individual clients, for over 30 years. In that time, I’ve worked with a parade of engaging individuals, each of whom had a story to tell or a business to brand. I’m happy to say that I’ve enjoyed collaborating with most of my clients, and grateful that most have responded positively to my work. And then there is that unique breed of client that drives you … Continue reading…

Three Reasons Why You Should Write a Book

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A lot of us have extra time on our hands these days – whether that is a good or bad thing depends on the circumstances.  Either way, many people are searching for ways to better utilize their time than sitting in front of the TV, playing video games or spending too much time on Instagram. While online classes on Zoom can stimulate the mind, you can also use some of your free time to write … Continue reading…

How to Make Money by Writing a Book: 7 Tips

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If you ask a successful novelist if writing pays off, they will say yes and point to people like J.K. Rowling who made $$95 million in 2017 from books alone, or James Patterson who checked in at $85 million. In fact, the top ten novelists a year ago, combined for over $300 million. Of course, becoming the next Rowling or Patterson is less likely than having a winning lottery ticket. And very often, non-fiction success … Continue reading…

The Lost Art of Old School Brainpower

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It’s been noted many times that with smart phones, smart cars, and smart houses, we no longer have smart people. While that isn’t completely true, there is a tendency to minimize the need to think, whether it means doing simple math, having some problem-solving skills or naming all the Kardashians. Phrases like “well, that’s what it says on the computer,” or “we do it this way because we’ve always done it this way,” are clear … Continue reading…

Seven Tips for Better Business Communications

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You may not be writing a book, but if you’re in the business world, you’re writing thousands of words a day. Yes, in an age of the latest, greatest and smartest phones we have ever imagined (until the next one is rolled out in a few weeks), we spend more time texting and emailing than we do talking. And, whether you like it or not, those texts and emails, along with memos, business letters, sales … Continue reading…

Let’s Talk Ageism in the Workplace

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Are you sick of reading the great success stories about the 40 under 40, 30 under 30, 20 under 20 and a 13 year old that started a business, made a million dollars and is now a consultant? After all, he has a wealth of experience to share, before his bedtime, of course. I’m sick of ageism. It’s the one ism where discrimination is widely accepted, especially by those convinced that they will retire before … Continue reading…

Does Fact Checking Matter Anymore?

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I was recently discussing the latest edition of a theater book, which I had worked on, with an indexer/fact checker. We were double checking titles such as Book of Mormon vs. The Book of Moron, and reviewing which of several shows mentioned won Tony Awards. Most authors, and ghostwriters, appreciate editors, fact checkers and proofreaders, who help us get it right. And yes, most authors out there still want to get it right. Today, however, … Continue reading…

The Cost of Writing a Book

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One of the first questions people ask when talking to a ghostwriter is “how much?” You’ll see rates for book ranging from $2,000 to $200,000. So let’s just say, it varies. As a result, just as everyone on an airline has paid a different price for their seat (and will end up at the same location) ghostwriting has a similar inconsistency in pricing. Why such a disparity? There are many factors involved. For example, a … Continue reading…

Public Speaking – Why Some of us Love It

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According to a Gallup poll, 40% of people are afraid of public speaking, or have Glossophobia, as it’s called. I’m sure you’ll also find a large percentage of people who aren’t afraid, but simply don’t feel confident in their speaking abilities. Then there are those of us who love public speaking. First, I should dispel the myth that you need to be an extrovert to get up and speak publically. I was never particularly outgoing … Continue reading…

Three Reasons Why People Hire Ghostwriters

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When I speak in front of groups, I discuss what it takes to write a book and get it published. I talk about outlines, chapters, edits, rewrites, agents and all sorts of fun stuff. Then the audience asks questions which I try to answer and, in the end, people seem very happy with some insights into the book writing and publishing process. Yet even with their new insights, only a small few of the people … Continue reading…