The Write Blog

28 Jan 2022

ANATOMY OF A GHOSTWRITING CONTRACT

When you first start out as a writer, you grab gigs where and whenever you can. You don’t sweat the formalities like contracts. However, as you build your career and you start to realize the value of your time, you learn that those handshake deals start to get too risky. It’s one thing if you’re […]

25 Jan 2022

10 GREAT BOOKS TO INSPIRE YOU TO WRITE YOUR BUSINESS BOOK

Articulating book ideas is not a straightforward proposition. There are times when books stall because it is not easy to transform an idea into a tangible manifestation. Thus, finding inspiration in other sources can help frame one’s ideas into a clearer picture. To help a business leader find inspiration, books by other influential business professionals […]

21 Jan 2022

11 GREAT ORGANIZATION TOOLS FOR WRITERS

Being a writer requires a combination of talent and discipline. Successful writers must develop routines and habits that allow them to harness their creative powers. In addition, writers must make time to conduct research, take notes, edit, and proofread their work. Indeed, the entire writing process demands a great deal of organization and careful attention […]

18 Jan 2022

WHO USES GHOSTWRITERS?

Despite the notable names on their covers, it is widely understood and accepted that the memoirs and autobiographies of celebrities and public figures who are not known for their erudition are—in actuality and a majority of the time—the works of hired, uncredited writers. But were you aware that ghostwriting comes in many forms other than […]

14 Jan 2022

14 EXPERT TIPS FOR WRITING A GREAT MEMOIR

“Stories have to be told, or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.” — Sue Monk Kidd Memories are beautiful treasures and documenting your life in the form of a memoir is an exciting journey. Not only are you able to revisit some of the most […]

11 Jan 2022

TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A GENEALOGIST

“Genealogist” is a term you’ll hear from time to time in passing, but you won’t derive its definition from the context unless you’re actually paying attention when it comes up—and I never was. I’ll admit that prior to researching and writing about genealogy and historians and the like, had I been pressed to define “genealogist” […]

07 Jan 2022

STARTING A COMPANY BLOG FROM SCRATCH: 7 WAYS TO GENERATE CONTENT IDEAS THROUGH TOPIC RESEARCH

“Without strategy, content is just stuff, and the world has enough stuff.” — Arjun Basu In today’s business world, content is king. One way for organizations to succeed is by delivering consistent value—and there is nothing more valuable than relevant and useful content. As such, organizations of all kinds endeavor to consistently provide high quality […]

04 Jan 2022

15 REASONS YOU SHOULD WRITE A COMPANY HISTORY BOOK

Amazon, Facebook, McDonald’s, and Starbucks — all well-loved and groundbreaking brands that have one thing in common: They all published a company history book. Corporate greats such as these used books to tell tales of their venture’s humble beginnings and eventual rise to greatness. But why write a company history book? Why go through the […]

31 Dec 2021

TWFH’S TOP NONFICTION READS OF 2021

It’s hard to believe that 2021 is already coming to an end! As we look forward to the new year, we at TWFH wanted to share our favorite nonfiction books we’ve read this year. From the true story of a spy who played a pivotal role in the Cold War to a guidebook for changing […]

28 Dec 2021

WHAT’S THE ORIGIN OF THE TERM “GHOSTWRITER” AND HOW IS THE PRACTICE OF GHOSTWRITING REGARDED TODAY?

While ghostwriting is not the occupation that the phrase “the world’s oldest profession” refers to, it’s definitely old, and by at least some accounts it’s not all that dissimilar. Simply put, ghostwriters write—while all of the credit (and, when applicable, the lion’s share of the profit) goes elsewhere. Ghostwriting has probably existed for roughly as […]