Ghostwriting & Books
FOR THE LOVE OF WORDS: A WRITING AGENCY’S STORY
“I’ve always loved writing; I really had a passion for it all my life,” says Wintress Odom, owner and editor-in-chief at The Writers for Hire (TWFH), a Houston-based writing agency with clients across the U.S. and the world. When she started out as a solo freelance writer over 20 years ago, Wintress Odom didn’t know […]
THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF GHOSTWRITING
For nearly 5,000 years, there have been two kinds of humans: 1) People with expendable income who have something to say 2) People who write better than the first category Hence, a ghostwriting service is born. From ancient Egypt to the modern U.S., literate cultures have relied on ghostwriters to convey politics, business, science, entertainment, […]
YOUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP BOOK: WHY HIRE A WRITING AGENCY?
You are a seasoned expert in your industry, and you’ve always wanted to write a thought leadership book. But a book is a big project. Where do you start? How do you organize your knowledge? How do you know your writing is any good? You aren’t alone. Many new authors struggle to start and finish […]
HOW DO YOU FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY?
You have decided to explore your family history, and are ready to dive in, but you are not quite sure how to get started. You’ve heard various family stories passed down from older generations, but you don’t know which stories are factual or which are exaggerated versions of the truth. You also have a pile […]
EXPERT TIPS FOR WRITING A KILLER AUTOBIOGRAPHY
“When you write down your life, every page should contain something no one has ever heard about.” — Elias Canetti More often than not, the thought of an autobiography conjures thoughts of famous individuals and historical figures. The truth is that you don’t need to be the president of a country or a war hero […]
IS AN E-BOOK JUST A PDF?
“EBooks have many advantages – publishers don’t have to make guesses about how many books to print, books need never go ‘out of print,’ and hard-to-find books can be easily available.” — Kate Grenville To the common observer, an eBook is merely an ordinary book in an electronic format. This misconception stems from regular print […]
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WRITE A BOOK WITH A GHOSTWRITER?
Writing a book is a huge undertaking, and it’s one that many people choose to do with the help of a ghostwriter. While working with a ghostwriter can be a great way to get a professionally written book, it’s essential to factor in how long the process may take. Having a book ghostwritten is more […]
AM I QUALIFIED TO WRITE A SELF-HELP BOOK?
Are you looking to write a self-help book but don’t know if you’re qualified enough? A self-help book is different from other types of nonfiction because it addresses issues that people struggle with every day. Hence, it can be very personal and often requires a lot of research. While that may sound very daunting, especially […]
HOW TO CHOOSE A NONFICTION BOOK FORMAT: 10 TYPES OF NONFICTION GENRES YOU NEED TO CONSIDER
“I still believe nonfiction is the most important literature to come out of the second half of the 20th century.” — Tom Wolfe In 2021, 825.75 million print books were sold in the United States, according to Statista. This figure bodes well since it represents an 8.9% year-over-year growth for the book market. Moreover, data […]
THE MANUSCRIPT WRITING CAFE: HEADQUARTERS FOR WRITERS ON A DEADLINE
Have you ever had a strict writing deadline for a project, but found it difficult to just sit down and get it done? With so many constant distractions, finding the focus needed to meet deadlines can feel like a never-ending struggle. However, in Tokyo, Japan, they have found the perfect solution! Located in the Bohemian […]