Ghostwriters need to adapt to each client's unique voice. I've found music can help. Every book project I work on gets its own playlist....

Publishing events are a chance to geek out about books, writing, and reading. Here's what on my 2024 roster. I was recently at a social...

I may be "grown up" (ugh) but I remain fascinated by some of the books I loved as a kid. Why do our favorite tales from childhood have...

Short stories are compact yet powerful, allowing authors to explore new ideas and flex their creative muscles between longer projects. As...

As a writer and avid reader, I sometimes get intimidated—or downright discouraged—by the immense talents of other writers. I've decided...

Some readers dismiss the thriller genre as adrenaline-pumping fluff, designed only to shock and awe. I think it goes deeper. As a writer,...

You wouldn't settle when looking for love. You also shouldn't settle when looking for a ghostwriter. When you decide to work with a...

On Kate Atkinson, AI, and the rare gift of forgetting the real world in a great book. When the world feels overwhelming (which it often...

Cheerleading is a critical part of the ghostwriter's job. I ghostwrite both fiction and nonfiction, so the topic areas I cover are broad....

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Road blocks are inevitable. Be prepared to handle them. Starting a manuscript is incredibly exciting. Finishing a manuscript? Even more...

For a quick, creepy read, check out "The Scrabble Player" on Literally, Stories. I'm pleased to announce that one of my short stories,...

Some stories never get old. Fairytales aren't just for kids anymore. A lot of modern fairytale adaptations have seen huge success in...

Here's what to know if you're working with a ghost for the first time. When I’m interviewing a new potential client, the most frequent...

The classic by the Queen of Mystery is still one of my favorite puzzles. Agatha Christie is widely known as the Queen of Mystery. She...

Your favorite authors are lying to you. When I tell people what I do for a living, I'm often met with a giant question mark. Once I've...

Editing your own writing can be humbling but also offers plenty of humor. Self-editing is part of any writing job. Sure, an editor...

John Grisham proves yet again that he's the master of the legal thriller—but that's not why I love to read his books. My go-to beach read...

My mission: Prioritize creativity over perfectionism and write more consistently, even if the situation isn't ideal. (Possible spelling...

Writing requires concentration and persistence. How do the pros maintain consistent output? When I was younger, I assumed I'd always be...