It's simple, but (as they say), not always easy. You have to remember your readers are 100% self-interested. Yes, even your mom. (Truly.)...

Today, I'd like to write about Ghostwriter Sticker Shock. Here's what happens: I have a wonderful call with a potential client.  We...

You may be wondering what information I are looking to gather during our first discovery call. In addition to finding out what we may...

A: Sure! But as your ghost, I am still going to ask you about whatever you want included during our next call.  I need to be sure the...

Today, I want to discuss the importance of "the ping." The ping is the feeling you get when you read something that resonates deep inside...

I saw someone advertising that ghostwriting is a great "side hustle." No. Record scratch. It might be a mistake in my perception, but it...

"It's the author's job to sell the first 10,000 books. After that, it's the book's job to sell itself." ~Seth Godin I like this. He went...

Today, I'd like to share a powerful book planning tool for all of you authors and future authors. 1. Take out a piece of paper or open...

If you've poked around my website for few minutes, you’ll see my fee for ghostwriting a full book with you.  It’s an engagement that...

The word of the year for me is trust. I had a medical procedure about a month ago, and when I woke up it was as if I'd traveled far and...

If you've ever wondered how much a ghostwriter costs, you've come to the right place. Read over this helpful graphic and email me with...

There's a big difference (huge!) between an author who takes on an occasional ghostwriting gig to pay the bills and a full-time all-in...

Since every ghostwriter, co-writer, and book collaboration professional is a little bit different, I'd like to share some Laura Schaefer...

I was a solid "nay." I had giant glasses. I got hit in the face during dodgeball. (They called it murder ball at my school in Oshkosh,...

An author's relationship with a ghostwriter is a special thing. Ideally, it should last many years and cover many books. To get it right,...

I specialize in writing Life Lessons books for readers who are new to adulthood. The authors who hire me as their ghostwriter are often...

[Please note: this piece previously appeared at the Association of Ghostwriters.] I recently updated my website and asked a friend for...

Do you have an immediacy bias? I hope so. Let me explain. In 2014, I was ready to move away from the cold. It was an extremely awkward...

I just did something illuminating: I wrote down every single annual living expense. Much higher than I expected. (But not...

My daughter, a fourth-grader, sees the books I’ve co-written strewn atop the shelves. She asks about my clients and shares her thoughts...