Communication

When Ghostwriter and Client Disagree, Here’s 1 Solution

By Lee Barnathan / July 17, 2023
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I’ve long known that a client-ghostwriter relationship can resemble a marriage at times. The client is sharing so much with so many details that, inevitably, the client gets put in a vulnerable situation. It is up to the ghostwriter to treat that information, and by extension the client, with all the care, decency, and sensitivity…

How to Interview Someone When Ghostwriting a Memoir

By Lee Barnathan / July 10, 2023
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As I’ve previously written, having other sources when ghostwriting a memoir fleshes out a story with different points of view, confirms details, and helps neutralize the “unreliable narrator.” A professional in memoir ghostwriting can help you turn your life experiences into a compelling, well-crafted story that captures your unique voice and perspective. To get these…

Why Interview Others When Ghostwriting a Memoir

By Lee Barnathan / July 5, 2023
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I specialize in ghostwriting three non-fiction types: memoir, business book, and expository essay. Of these, memoirs take the longest to complete. The main reason, I have found, is it takes longer to organize an outline and write about an individual’s life. Experienced book editors in Seattle can help refine your manuscript, enhancing clarity, structure, and…

Introduction: One Ghostwriter’s Process

By Lee Barnathan / June 26, 2023
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Process (n) — a systematic series of actions directed to some end Why have a process? It seems like a silly question. How do you get anything done if you don’t have a way to do it? And I agree that it should be self-evident that a process is necessary.  I found this on Alan…

“Clicking” With Your Ghostwriter

By Lee Barnathan / June 19, 2023
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I’ve written that partnering with a ghostwriter is great when your story is too important to leave to someone who isn’t professionally trained. It’s also extremely important to partner with a ghostwriter who gets you. A seasoned ghostwriter in Sacramento can craft original, engaging content that brings your ideas to life while capturing your distinct…

The Top 10 Developmental Editing Services

By Lee Barnathan / June 12, 2023
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When it comes to developmental editing, different developmental editors provide different services. For example, some provide line editing or proofreading services. Some will offer coaching, in which the editor regularly meets with the writer and provides support and feedback throughout the writing process. A professional ghost writer in Boston can help turn your ideas into…

What Developmental Editing Isn’t

By Lee Barnathan / May 29, 2023
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Last week, I introduced developmental editing and gave an overview of what it is. This week, I’m describing what it’s not. Experienced book editors in NYC can help refine your manuscript, improving clarity, structure, and style to make your work truly shine. As developmental editing is its own animal, it doesn’t deal with any of…

Hire 1 Good Ghostwriter — or Don’t Write the Book

By Lee Barnathan / May 15, 2023
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You have an idea for a book that you’re sure will be a big hit and reach a wide audience. You also have decided that, for whatever reason, you can’t write it yourself. So, you hire a ghostwriter. Hire a professional ghostwriter in Los Altos to create high-quality, original content that boosts your online presence…

In Defense of Humans vs. AI

By Lee Barnathan / May 8, 2023
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A skilled ghost writer serving Columbus can help turn your ideas into polished, compelling content while capturing your unique voice. To paraphrase William Shakespeare:  When machines do the work that we’re assigned And create the content that does abound We’ll all be free to do the things we love And leave the dreary work to…

Reasons a Book Gets Bad Reviews: The Storytelling Lacks

By Lee Barnathan / May 1, 2023
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What makes a great book? A lot of things, actually, but to paraphrase James Carville, it’s the storytelling, stupid. Publishers I talk to are always looking for a story that is compelling, one that’s unique, relates to the reader, puts the reader into the author’s world, and evokes an emotional response. So, too, are ghostwriters,…