Ghostwriting & Books
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO RE-WRITE THE CLASSICS!
If you have been considering re-writing a classic book or putting your own spin on an old movie, then 2019 is your year! For the first time in 20 years, a whole year’s worth of copyrighted works has been released into the U.S. public domain. Under the terms of the Sonny Bono Copyright Act, these […]
TWO DECISIONS TO MAKE BEFORE YOU START WRITING YOUR NONFICTION BOOK
Most of our ghostwriting clients come to us with some clear ideas of what they want in their book: They know what they want to say, and they know who they’re writing for. They know why they’re writing a book — whether it’s to honor a loved one, bolster their career, share their expertise, or […]
PUBLISHER INTERVIEW: WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN PUBLISHING YOUR BOOK
The fairytale version of finishing a book goes something like this: You dramatically pull a final book page from the typewriter carriage, stack it on top of a huge pile of papers, stuff it into a bulky package, rush ship it to your favorite publisher, and immediately get a call praising your book and offering […]
A GENEALOGIST’S GUIDE TO DECIPHERING OLD GERMAN SCRIPT
If you’ve ever dabbled in genealogy, you know that reading the print on old documents can be a daunting task. Not only is the writing hard to read (especially on documents that have not been well maintained), but the formation of the letters is often different from what we see today. Well, if you think […]
THE GHOSTWRITER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE
Have you ever wondered what goes into being a ghostwriter? Have you pictured yourself writing books for other people, but have no idea how to get started? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then this great “survival guide” from Freedom With Writing is just what you need. This informative guide covers everything […]
PUBLISHING GUIDE – DEFINING THE TERMS AND PEOPLE FOUND IN PUBLISHING
Publishing has a long and romantic history, filled with names and figures that we all know. For example, most aspiring writers can tell you not only who it was that invented the printing press, but also what is often considered to be the first book ever printed on it (if you’re not sure what the […]
PUBLISHING INS AND OUTS: PROCEED WITH CONTRACT CAUTION
Long hours and late nights of pounding the keys have finally resulted in something monumental–a book! You’ve finished your manuscript and even scored interest from a publisher or two. What’s not to like? You could get used to this author life. But wait! Before you start counting those dollar signs in your bank account without […]
THE SHORT STORY ATM
Gone are the days when it was common for Americans to sit around and read for pleasure. Whether it can be attributed to our busier lifestyles or our lack of attention spans, it is estimated that Americans only read for pleasure an average of 17 minutes each day. In fact, the percentage of Americans who […]
DON’T FORGET TO HIT “RECORD”
If you have ever interviewed someone for a book, you know that it is nearly impossible to take thorough enough notes to catch everything that is being said. Even if you are an ace on the keyboard, something is bound to be missed. For this reason, we always recommend recording all of your interviews, so […]
A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO WRITING A COMPANY HISTORY BOOK
Your company is getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and the higher-ups have decided that a book will be the perfect way to commemorate the occasion. They’ve also decided that you are the perfect person to act as project manager, writer, and editor. And they want it ready to send to clients, investors, and […]