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Dispelling Common Objections to Ghostwriting
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Dispelling Common Objections to Ghostwriting

Something I’ve noticed lately… ghostwriting can be a triggering term. While it’s a common term used to describe the work I do, I’ve learned that it can elicit some opinionated…

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The Perfect Combo: Books and Football
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The Perfect Combo: Books and Football

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Notre Dame football is BACK this weekend! So to celebrate this lovely occasion, we’re going to talk about the similarities between Notre…

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The Rise of Ghostwriters
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The Rise of Ghostwriters

I believe ghostwriting is becoming more widely known and accepted. It’s always been done. It was just more in the shadows. A few years ago, I often needed to explain…

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Why Structure Allows for Creativity
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Why Structure Allows for Creativity

Ghostwriting is a delicate balance of process and flexibility. Every book I’ve worked on has been different, and every client I’ve worked with has been unique.  I have an overall…

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There Is No Right or Wrong Answer
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There Is No Right or Wrong Answer

Having the full picture is important. As I make connections throughout the book world, I’m reminded of something that is so obvious to those of us who work in that…

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How to Keep Your Readers Engaged
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How to Keep Your Readers Engaged

Authors don’t (or shouldn’t) write books for the primary purpose of getting rich off book sales.  Book sales are the way in which authors achieve their goals, but the ROI…

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How Writing a Book Helps Clarify Your Thoughts
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How Writing a Book Helps Clarify Your Thoughts

A client recently told me that our time together brings clarity to their thoughts.  I’m not a coach, and I’m not trained in transformational techniques.  But something powerful happens when…

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What to Look for in a Ghostwriter
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What to Look for in a Ghostwriter

“How do I know if I have a bad ghostwriter?” is a question I recently received that caught me a little off guard.  I’m used to chatting with folks about…

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Why Books Are About Giving
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Why Books Are About Giving

Books are all about giving. So often, people assume that books are about the author. They’re not. Sure, the book will have stories and experiences from the author, but the…

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