The Grateful Ghostwriter: Why Bringing Others’ Books to Life Is So Rewarding
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The Grateful Ghostwriter: Why Bringing Others’ Books to Life Is So Rewarding

I don’t mind a good cliche once in a while, so this Thanksgiving, I’m going to take a moment to share some of the reasons I’m grateful to be a…

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What to Expect during the Review Process with a Ghostwriter
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What to Expect during the Review Process with a Ghostwriter

No first draft of a book is ever perfect. It doesn’t matter if you write it yourself or if a professional ghostwriter writes it with you. It’s just too much…

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Ghostwriter at Work: What to Expect when the Writing Starts
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Ghostwriter at Work: What to Expect when the Writing Starts

The time has come, in our ghostwriting process series, to actually talk about the writing process. While this mostly sits with the ghostwriter, it’s important to know what to expect…

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How to Get Great Interviews that Lead to a Great Book
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How to Get Great Interviews that Lead to a Great Book

One of the most important skills a ghostwriter can have: the ability to curate comprehensive interviews. I bet you thought I was going to say writing, didn’t you? While that’s…

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3 Keys to Outlining Your Book
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3 Keys to Outlining Your Book

Outlining can be a controversial step in the book-writing process. Some people see outlining as important. Some people like to just get into the process of writing and find their…

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How to Create the Foundation for Your Book
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How to Create the Foundation for Your Book

Last week, we covered the overall process of ghostwriting (at least, as I carry out the process). Now it’s time to dive a little deeper into the various facets of…

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The Process of Working with a Ghostwriter
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The Process of Working with a Ghostwriter

Ghostwriting is often a mysterious thing for people. Step 1 is knowing that ghostwriters exist. Step 2 is knowing how to actually work with them. Many folks consider the idea…

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The Benefits to Your Business of Setting Boundaries
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The Benefits to Your Business of Setting Boundaries

Entrepreneurs often start their own businesses to have some sort of control over how they spend their time. However, because entrepreneurs are often in such a building mode, it’s easy…

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Why Project Management Isn’t Just for Project Managers
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Why Project Management Isn’t Just for Project Managers

Project management skills don’t just apply to project management.  In my last blog, I talked about how it’s possible to take on a variety of projects while still maintaining a…

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