Five Ways to Earn Money from Your Book

An uncomfortable truth about publishing is that very few books make money. That applies to self-published works as well as those with the full backing of a publishing house. Even a book deal with the Big Four publishers is no guarantee of riches. That’s just the state...
Why Coaches (of All Stripes) Need a Book

Why Coaches (of All Stripes) Need a Book

I’ve written books for financial gurus, attorneys, performers, politicos, and real estate moguls, but some of my most rewarding collaborations have been with coaches: life coaches, executive coaches, spiritual coaches, relationship coaches, etc. (I’ve yet to write for...
How Does Ghostwriting Work?

How Does Ghostwriting Work?

Ghostwriting is a somewhat obscure profession, and thus the process is opaque or even mysterious to prospective clients. What does it entail? What is the relationship like? How do you go from a mélange of ideas in the author’s head to a finished book? Where does the...
How Much Does Ghostwriting Cost?

How Much Does Ghostwriting Cost?

I don’t know about you, but one of my pet peeves when shopping around for services is lack of transparency around pricing. I don’t want to go through the trouble of sending an inquiry, filling out a questionnaire, or “hopping on a call” to get a sense of how much...