Ghostwriting

Ghostwriting a Marketing Plan Inside a Book Proposal

By Lee Barnathan / July 24, 2023
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When ghostwriting a book, I am sometimes asked to also write the book proposal. I remember the first time I was asked to do this. I had no idea, so I did my research. A book proposal is a plan to convince either an agent or a publisher that your manuscript should become a book.…

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…

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,…

Ghostwriting: What is a Compelling Story?

By Lee Barnathan / April 24, 2023
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Just because you want to use ghostwriting services doesn’t mean the ghostwriter will want to partner with you. Like many creative types, ghostwriters want to work with people who have stories to tell that excite, motivate and inspire them. Ghostwriters like helping people tell their stories that move people to action and that which they…