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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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How You Gain Freedom With a Ghostwriter
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How You Gain Freedom With a Ghostwriter

In the spirit of Independence Day, let’s talk freedom. Freedom is one of my top three core values. Whether it’s one of yours or not, I think it’s something we…

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How Does Ghostwriting Work?
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How Does Ghostwriting Work?

Recently, I’ve had quite a few people ask me how ghostwriting works. So I want to take this opportunity to go back to the basics. What is ghostwriting? Everyone has…

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Skip the Robot, Invest in the Human
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Skip the Robot, Invest in the Human

Fix an AI-written manuscript… this is the new service that ghostwriters are being asked to provide. I say fix because the work that needs to be done is different than…

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Why Books Are Undercover Marketing
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Why Books Are Undercover Marketing

Books are like undercover marketing.  They are great for building your brand, bolstering your credibility, generating leads, and more, but they don’t come across as a typical marketing tool. In…

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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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