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How a Ghostwriter Helps You See Yourself More Clearly
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How a Ghostwriter Helps You See Yourself More Clearly

Even as an author, you have blind spots while writing your book.  In my last blog, I talked about how ghostwriters work with authors to overcome the fact that we…

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From Your Brain to the Page
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From Your Brain to the Page

You don’t know what you don’t know. The mantra of a ghostwriter. In our field of work, we’re coming in as professionals as it relates to book writing. We are…

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Why It’s Important to Not Rush to the Finish Line
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Why It’s Important to Not Rush to the Finish Line

The last 5 – 10% of writing a book is often the most challenging part of the project. It’s the part you think will go the quickest after you’ve tackled…

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How to Gain Momentum with Your Book Even When You’re Busy
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How to Gain Momentum with Your Book Even When You’re Busy

Momentum is a powerful thing. In our social lives. In our health. In our businesses. And in our missions. For many of us, we are more energized to actually seize…

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Why Forming Genuine Connections Doesn’t Have to be Complicated
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Why Forming Genuine Connections Doesn’t Have to be Complicated

Lately, I feel like I’ve been riding a tidal wave of well-timed connections or events that lead to awesome connections. I believe that relationships are the backbone of anything that…

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Quality Books Qualify Connections
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Quality Books Qualify Connections

A book is one of the greatest tools you can have to develop both higher-quality and quantity connections.  Now, you might be thinking, “How could something that someone reads while…

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Visibility Is for Creating Good, Not Building Ego
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Visibility Is for Creating Good, Not Building Ego

I recently finished reading American Icon by Bryce Hoffman, the story of how Alan Mulally stepped in to help save Ford Motor Company. I was so inspired by his leadership…

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How Sharing Your Setbacks Makes Your Book Stronger
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How Sharing Your Setbacks Makes Your Book Stronger

A client recently shared with me that they felt like they were only sharing stories where they had gotten it wrong. They also realized that these stories are where they…

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