Ghostwriting & Books

19 May 2023

HOW PEER REVIEWS CAN IMPROVE YOUR NONFICTION BOOK: GET HONEST FEEDBACK ABOUT YOUR WRITING BY ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

Your book is complete! You’ve researched, outlined, interviewed sources, written, and fully self-edited your manuscript. What a feat! Now you’re ready to publish it! Well, not so fast… While it might seem like the next logical step, there is still one critical phase before the publishing process that shouldn’t be overlooked; a phase that is […]

15 May 2023

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY: HOW TO FIND AND USE IMAGES FOR YOUR NONFICTION BOOK

We’ve all heard the old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  The origin of this phrase is widely credited to Frederick Barnard, an English illustrator and caricaturist who first used the term in the 1920s to describe the effectiveness of graphics in advertising. Barnard couldn’t have foreseen the hypervisual world we live in […]

12 May 2023

USING PHOTOGRAPHS TO ADD MEANING TO YOUR FAMILY HISTORY BOOK

So, you’ve written your narrative. Your story is on paper, and all you have to do now is add the finishing touches. But something is missing. You have the opportunity to really show readers your life. What better way to accent your family history book than with pictures? Adding photos and other memorabilia to your […]

09 May 2023

9 LEGALITIES YOU MUST CONSIDER BEFORE WRITING A NONFICTION BOOK

Publishing a nonfiction book offers many advantages, including increased credibility and authority, more clients or customers, and potentially higher income. It can also help you build a platform to promote your work and grow your business. Writing a nonfiction book allows you to share your knowledge and expertise with a larger audience than you could […]

02 May 2023

WORKING WITH FAMILY MEMBERS ON YOUR FAMILY HISTORY BOOK

When it comes to writing a family history book, there are few projects that can be as rewarding, and as complicated, as collaborating with your family members. Writing a family history book is completely different to, let’s say, writing business books, corporate histories, or perhaps a nonfiction book. Not everyone knows how to write a […]

28 Apr 2023

HOW TO USE INTERVIEWS TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY HISTORY BOOK

Company history books are great tools to preserve and reinforce the culture, mission, and spirit of your organization. Chronicling how it all began and the innovations and perseverance that got it to where it is today can also do wonders for spotlighting the unique values your company provides. Writing a good history book, however, is […]

25 Apr 2023

HOW TO USE YOUR BOOK TO BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

Do you have a brilliant idea to share with the world? Are you an expert with a unique take on your industry?  An innovator with a breakthrough concept? If you want to impact the widest possible audience with your ideas or expertise, there’s no better way to do it than writing a book. In fact, […]

21 Apr 2023

WHAT KINDS OF BOOKS SHOULD COMPANIES WRITE?

As a business owner, have you ever considered writing a book for your company? It may sound daunting, but a well-written book can offer endless possibilities for your organization. Not only does it serve as a great marketing tool, but it can also establish you or others in your business as thought leaders in your […]

18 Apr 2023

HOW TO DEFINE AND WRITE FOR YOUR BOOK’S TARGET AUDIENCE

You have a great idea for a book, and you’re ready to begin writing.  But before you do, consider this great piece of advice from Stephen Covey’s classic book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:” Begin with the end in mind. It’s a sound strategy, and it’s especially true in the highly competitive publishing […]

14 Apr 2023

HOW TO SCHEDULE FOR WRITING A BOOK

Everyone dreams about writing their life story someday. Some even start writing but by the end of the first chapter, it quickly becomes apparent that finishing the book requires a great deal of commitment and a robust schedule to keep on track. Becoming an author can be very rewarding, not only if your book does […]