You’ve been saying it for years: “I need to write a book.” But something is stopping you, and it’s probably the fear that it’ll just take too much time. Good news: I’m here to help! It’s true, writing a book takes some time—hours you’d rather spend with your family, time you need to devote to working or building your business. Nevertheless, if a project or goal is important to you, you’ll make time for it. And your book is important. That’s why the idea keeps tickling you bra

I’ve been an executive ghostwriter working with life coaches, leadership coaches, entrepreneurs and personal development experts for many years now, and I’ve learned so much in that time—not just about what makes a good book, but what makes the entire process of creating a book enjoyable. Read on for my key reflections, and reach out to me if you have a book idea! Don’t focus too much on length. Sure, we all have a few standard ideas about how long a book should be, but those

Writing a book can greatly simplify your hiring process. You have to hire a new employee, but you’re feeling a bit anxious about it. Every single new hire is a giant leap of faith. It’s tough to tell if the person sitting across from you at the conference table is going to make your life easier, or be the source of countless headaches in the months or years to come. Picture this: the individual sitting across the table, hoping to join your company, says something that makes y

If you've never worked with a ghostwriter before, you likely have several questions about how the process works. How long does it take? Who owns the rights to the book once it's completed? Since I enjoy ghostwriting very much, I thought I'd take a few moments to set your mind at ease and explain what to expect when you hire me to complete your book project. Read on! 1. Completing a 150-200 page book can take as little as 10 weeks. When a professional hires me to write their b

What I Wish You Knew is an ongoing blog series about working life and career choices. Today I am so pleased to welcome to the blog Diahann Lohr! If you would like to participate in this blog series, please contact me. This week is National Entrepreneurship Week and I’d love to share a snippet of my entrepreneurial life. While I certainly can’t be considered a typical entrepreneur—I doubt there is such a thing—I would like to be a voice of encouragement to anyone considering t