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WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR FAMILY HISTORY BOOK
Writing a family history book can be a tremendous gift for your family, especially for future generations. But it can also be a daunting project. There could be seemingly unlimited amounts of research to dig into. Should you conduct interviews? If yes, then how many should you do? Just what should you plan on including […]
AVOIDING THE COPYRIGHT POLICE: WAYS TO FIND FREE IMAGES FOR YOUR BLOG
Remember story time as a kid? While the story was great, you have to confess it was the pictures that drew you in, right? Looking at the pictures was the best part of the entire experience. The same applies to digital and printed communications. Visuals, including photography and infographics, play a significant role in helping […]
HOW TO WRITE A MOVING MEMOIR
Many people aspire to write their own life stories. But let’s face it— not all memoirs are as engaging or moving as the author intended. In fact, it can be difficult to write a memoir that other people actually want to read or consider insightful. Your story must be interesting enough to hold their attention. […]
20 GREAT PODCASTS TO INSPIRE AND IMPROVE YOUR WRITING
As professional writers, we at The Writers For Hire (TWFH) are constantly looking to hone up on our skills while staying attuned to current trends and developments in the writing world. And we have found that listening to podcasts is a fantastic way to do just that! Whether you are tuning in while working out […]
STYLE AND TONE IN WRITING: WHAT THEY MEAN AND WHY IT MATTERS
As a writer, you hear the terms style and tone bandied about quite a bit, and frequently together. But are they something you need to pay attention to? Or do they just happen when you write? You know that all writing has some form of tone and style, but what do the terms really mean? Aren’t they […]
HOW MUCH TIME DOES A GHOSTWRITER NEED TO WRITE A BOOK?
One of the most common questions new and prospective clients ask ghostwriters is how long their book project will take from start to finish. For clients that pay by the hour, the thought of a project taking six months or longer can be scary. We interviewed several professional ghostwriters to ask them about their processes […]
HOW TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY COME TO LIFE
You’ve spent the last couple of years researching your family history. You even hired a professional genealogist to track down the information you couldn’t uncover on your own. Now you are ready to share your findings with the rest of your family. You could go with a basic family tree diagram, or a journaled […]
THE WRITERS BEHIND YOUR FORTUNE COOKIE APHORISM
It may come as a surprise to you that fortune cookies are not actually a Chinese invention. While their true origins are widely debated, it is a common belief that the first fortune cookies appeared in California sometime in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The real question is, though, who is behind the messages […]
IS TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING DEAD?
There was a time when writing a book and actually getting it published was a dream akin to saying “I’m going to make it in the NBA!” or “I’m going to be a rock star!” Then, self-publishing came along. And while it didn’t garner much respect early on, in recent years self-publishing has taken over […]
HOW TO PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD WITH YOUR STYLE GUIDE
You may not think fonts, colors, and tone of voice are essential in telling your company or organization’s story, but they are. These items all reflect your brand and serve as important components to distinguish your company and establish customer loyalty. And there’s nothing better than a style guide to help ensure consistent communications. Style […]
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