Most of us need help writing a book. That’s because, contrary to what you may have heard, books do not write themselves. Maybe one in… Read More »Book-Writing Helpers, From “360 Degree” to “Pinpoint”
Before you begin writing your nonfiction book, you must answer a very big question: Why are you writing a book? Not just this book, but… Read More »The “Whys” and “Why Nots” of Writing a Non-Fiction Book
(For the purposes of this article, I’m assuming you’re in business. But the information in this article also applies to people in the military, politics,… Read More »What Kind of Book Should I Write?
Preparing to write a book is a bit like getting ready to cook a four-course dinner for important guests. There’s nothing worse than being knee-deep… Read More »Preparing to Write a Book
Many of my ghostwriting clients are aware of self-publishing but aren’t sure how it works. They wonder what steps are involved, how difficult it is,… Read More »Introduction to Self-Publishing
Many busy executives would like to write a book but really don’t have the time. They may have started jotting down ideas and stories but… Read More »8 Ways to Save Time When Working with a Ghostwriter
It’s a common problem. You’re eagerly writing the story of your life from beginning to end when suddenly you get to that jerk you’d love… Read More »The Autobiographical Novel – Telling the Truth, But Not Quite!
The book ghostwriting contract is a key part of your relationship with your ghostwriter. I’m a ghostwriter, not an attorney, so I can’t offer any… Read More »Book Ghostwriting Contract
Marketing your book on Amazon may seem like an endless chore, but without strong marketing, your book will be buried underneath an ever-growing avalanche of… Read More »Marketing Your Book on Amazon
You’ll be trusting your ghostwriter with your ideas and stories, so it’s important to establish a good working relationship. Barry Fox explains how to do so.
Setting out to write a business book can be an intimidating proposal. There’s information to gather and organize; topic, structure, and format to consider; endless… Read More »How to Write a Business Book
For most authors, the best way to begin working on your book is by thinking about the result. In other words, who are you writing… Read More »Know Where You’re Going Before Writing
10 tips to help you write your memoir. An introduction to memoir themes, characters, selecting your first words, dealing with “unpleasant truths,” writing rules, and more.
Don’t rush through the ghostwriter hiring process, or have your assistant do it for you. It is well worth the time and effort to find and hire exactly the right ghostwriter. Here’s a nine-step, in-depth approach to hiring a ghostwriter.
12 steps to writing the perfect query letter, which is your first opportunity to wow a literary agent with your book idea. A lot has to go into one little letter, so it’s vital to get it right!