K.I.S.S. your readers
Big words suck.ย Gargantuan expressions fail to fulfill your readership’s expectations.ย See how small words win the day? Have you ever felt the need to […]
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A sneak peak at the leaked CIA Style Guide
This is not satire; this guide really exists and the quotes in this post really come from the CIA’s Style Manual and Writer’s Guide. People […]
What is a ghostwriter?
Oddly enough, this is a question that seems to confuse a lot of people.ย Just what is a ghostwriter? People come to me seeking a […]
54 ominous signs that you might be a writer
Writers are “special” people. But don’t worry, it is not always contagious. This guide will help you self-screen for this condition before it becomes terminal. […]
If cats could write epic novels
What are the elements that make bestseller fiction?ย This true barn-cat story has them all. This true story has all the makings of a bestseller […]
Why we NEVER ask for testimonials
Interesting fact – every single testimonial on this website was volunteered by our clients. We do not seek out testimonials. Read on to find out […]
How to self-publish your book (free guide)
If you are are looking at your manuscript and thinking “What next?”, this free guide on how to self-publish your book will help you decide […]
Two-sentence horror stories that will really freak you out!
An Internet genre is emerging: two-sentence horror stories, just perfect for the Twitter generation. Here are my contribution to the genre. Have you heard of […]
How to write a best man speech in 2024
Our approach to writing a great best man speech is to make it personal.ย There are plenty of places online to find generic speech templates […]
Video Trailer – The Vostok Juncture
Canadian author Matt Chatelain’s video trailer for The Vostok Juncture promises adventure and intrigue. We help authors from around the world put their ideas into […]
Vote for THGM Writing Services at the Small Business Book Awards
It’s always nice to be nominated but its even nicer to be voted for. We’ve been nominated for a Small Biz Book Award. Feel like […]
When can you call yourself a writer? How do you define a writer?
Are you a writer or are you an “aspiring” writer?ย How do you define yourself? How do you define a writer? If you are looking […]
Is your writing plagiarism or research?
Everybody knows it’s wrong to plagiarize.ย And yet, it still happens.ย A lot of plagiarism in purposeful, but some is due to uncertainty, and perhaps […]
Breast cancer survival book published
Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her book.ย Breast Cancer; The Sun Will Rise, by Pamela S. Barron, relates one woman’s struggle and victory. […]
The top 100 books that Amazon.com doesnโt think you should read (Part 2)
Amazon’s โ100 Books to Read in a Lifetimeโ missed some important authors and some amazing books. This is our list of books that really should […]
The top 100 books that Amazon.com doesnโt think you should read (Part 1)
Amazon.com published a list of “100 Books to Read in a Lifetime”. We tear that list apart to see what’s there, what’s missing and what […]
Oh, Brother! Now @BizSugar makes it easy to promote your book or business
Now that you’ve written your promotional materials, how do you get them designed and printed? This is the challenge small businesses and authors share in […]
The Biracial Bondage – nonfiction book published
It is always exciting to report when a client of THGM Writing Services publishes his or her book.ย Joe Bama published The Biracial Bondage a […]
How to Write Good – the definitive guide
If you were always wondering how to break the rules of grammar, spelling and common sense, hereโs your chance. These are the top 34 rules […]
Book marketing lesson โ authors you might also like
The Ottawa Public Library and Amazon.com provide two important lessons, one for marketing writers and one for independent authors. โIf you like this bookโฆ” Can […]