Archive for July 2026
That 1st Big Talk with Your Ghostwriter
I recently received an email query from a woman who basically wanted someone she to call “your ghostwriter.” This was for either a speech or a book. In her six-paragraph inquiry, which she titled, “A story worth telling?” she asked me several questions: “Am I crazy? Brave? Both? Most importantly, does this sound like something…
Read More1 Great Letter to a Future Client
Dear Future Client: We haven’t met yet because you’re still looking for a ghostwriter. That’s okay. When you hire me as your professional ghostwriter, you’re not hiring me just to write your book, speech, website, blog, or anything else. You’re hiring someone to protect your project, even when life gets in the way. “Life gets…
Read More13 Great Questions to Ask About AI
I asked a lot of questions when I took a class on artificial intelligence and ghostwriting. One of the important lessons I learned is that AI is here to stay, that ghostwriters can use it to help their processes (without outsourcing the writing to it), and that there’s a need to disclose to clients how…
Read MoreWhat “Neutral” Means to 1 Great Ghostwriter
Anyone who’s been in therapy knows that the professional sitting in front of them speaks in neutral and objective tones to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where the person can explore the deepest thoughts, feelings, and issues without fear of bias or criticism. A good ghostwriter does the same thing for you. If you’re considering…
Read More