Capturing an author's unique voice on the page can be tough. Here are some common hangups and how to get around them.

"A blend of magic and logic." These words were used to describe a successful ghostwriter-author collaboration at this year's Gathering of the Ghosts conference, and I think they capture the essence of a successful writing partnership beautifully.

Ghostwriters often joke that the job is similar to a therapist's—and I've had plenty of clients tell me, mid-call, "I feel like I'm in therapy right now!" It makes sense: Just like (successful) therapy, writing a (successful) book often requires vulnerability.

In the interests of confidentiality, a ghostwriter will not celebrate your success publicly. But you can be sure they are cheering you on secretly from the sidelines!

While a face-to-face meeting with your ghostwriter isn't a must, I find it helps to establish trust in the collaborative writing relationship. Plus, it's fun!

Publishing scams are running rampant. Learn how to identify them and protect your story.

Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, by Sarah Wynn-Williams, showcases the power of storytelling in nonfiction narratives.

I primarily ghostwrite nonfiction (although I have ghosted a few romance novels🌹) but when I read, fiction tends to win out. In honor of #WorldBookDay, here's a quick peek at my current read.

As a rule, it takes six months to take a manuscript from raw concept to final copy edit. However, there are always exceptions to the rule.

Ghostwriting is a collaborative creative process, making trust between author and ghostwriter essential. So, do you trust your ghost?

When people ask me how I became a ghostwriter, I tell them that I got my start writing for non-native English-speaking executives in Brussels. But that's not quite true ...

The #AskAGhost 👻 series answers common questions ghostwriters get from clients and potential clients. This week's topic: "What if I don't want to talk about myself in my book?"

Storytelling can be invaluable in communicating about complex topics, especially when targeting non-specialists.

Our vocabularies are shrinking. National Thesaurus Day is a nice reminder to revisit lesser-used words.

The #AskAGhost 👻 series answers common questions ghostwriters get from clients and potential clients. This week's topic: "I only have a vague idea for my book. Is that enough?!"

A common question I get as a ghostwriter: "Can I include other voices in my book?" Yes! Your ghostwriter can even take care of it for you.

2024 was my busiest year yet as a ghostwriter. I've got a lot to be thankful for. These people make it possible.

Some heroes are fictional. One of mine is Jo March. Today's plan: a writing vortex. Although I no longer live in the US, most of the...

In business book writing, there's a lot of talk about using books to generate leads or boost a brand. But a book can also have a very...

When writing a thought leadership book, it's important to demonstrate your authority—but it's just as important to share who you were...