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    How to make it as a freelancer – 8 tips for new writers

    1 January, 2023 by David Leonhardt πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    8 tips to make it as a freelance writer

    Want to conquer the world of freelance writing? You may need a little help. Not to worry! We’ve got the tips you need to get […]

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    10 New Year’s resolutions for writers and authors in 2023

    17 December, 2022 by David Leonhardt 8 Comments πŸ•‘ 8 minutes read

    Welcome to a new year – 2023. New Year’s is always the perfect time for fresh beginnings. If you are a writer or author, here […]

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    Florida journalism student targets fake news to win MUSE writing scholarship

    18 June, 2022 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment Tags: scholarship, short story πŸ•‘ 4 minutes read
    Caleb Thomas quote

    The 2022 MUSE Scholarship winner is a future sports journalist who warns us about the allure of fake news. Congratulations Caleb Thomas! Somebody had to […]

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    New scholarship for first year writing students in 2022

    25 March, 2022 by David Leonhardt Tags: scholarship πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read
    THGM MUSE Scholarship for writers logo

    We are offering a new US$500 scholarship to American and Canadian high school seniors this year. Any first-year post-secondary writing-related program qualifies. Let your young […]

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    Do you want to hire a slave or a writer?

    1 October, 2021 by David Leonhardt 9 Comments πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read
    Want to hire a slave?

    Some people want something for nothing. Tempting as the offer sounds, I just don’t need any more nothing right now. Rant time! Every day – […]

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    Infographic: Should I hire a ghostwriter? How to tell if you need a ghostwriter

    14 July, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read
    Should I hire a ghostwriter?

    Many authors hire ghostwriters. But how do you know if you should? This handy flow chart will help answer the question: “Should I hire a […]

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    How a ghostwriter can help you get your book published

    2 June, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment πŸ•‘ 5 minutes read
    How a ghostwriter can help you get your book published

    Want a publish-ready book manuscript? Here’s how a ghostwriter can get you ready to publish. Some people come to us thinking that we’ll publish their […]

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    The 1 trait every ghostwriter needs

    3 November, 2018 by David Leonhardt πŸ•‘ 4 minutes read
    One trait every ghostwriter needs

    Just one thing separates a ghostwriter from other writers. Without this trait, you simply cannot ghostwrite. A lot of writers get frustrated when their big […]

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    How much does a ghostwriter cost? (and how to save on ghostwriting fees)

    20 May, 2018 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment Tags: frugal, ghostwriting, save money, thrifty πŸ•‘ 10 minutes read
    How to save on ghostwriting

    How much does it cost to hire a ghostwriter to write your book? Here is your complete guide to getting the most for your ghostwriter […]

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    Ghostwriting and folding egg whites in batter: a tale of two Julia Childs

    20 June, 2017 by Kristin Tags: cooking, craft, ghostwriting, Hamilton, joan rivers, Julia Child, uncertainty πŸ•‘ 2 minutes read
    Ghostwriting is like folding egg whites into batter.

    How do you blend the idealist writer in you with pragmatic demands ofΒ  ghostwriting? Kristin Johnson draws inspiration from none other than Julia Child. In […]

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    What’s it like to be a ghostwriter?

    26 November, 2016 by David Leonhardt 2 Comments Tags: client relations, ghodstwriting πŸ•‘ 6 minutes read
    What it's like to be a ghostwriter

    Do you wonder what is a ghostwriter, and what it’s like to be one? In this post, we spill the beans. I’ve seen this question […]

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    Authors, pro tips on how to sell the rights to your book

    16 December, 2015 by David Leonhardt 7 Comments Tags: audio rights, foreign rights, language rights, legal, rights, royalties πŸ•‘ 6 minutes read
    Authrs Sell Your Rights

    As an author, you have more rights than you might think. Get more out of your writing; sell your book rights. Most authors don’t think […]

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    What is the difference between an author and a writer?

    3 December, 2015 by David Leonhardt 4 Comments Tags: author, definition, writer πŸ•‘ 4 minutes read
    Writer or Author

    What is the difference between an author and a writer? What is the difference between a writer and an author? Well…it’s complicated. Running a ghostwriting […]

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    Ghostwriter contracts 101 – ghostwriting agreements clause by clause

    19 November, 2015 by David Leonhardt 7 Comments Tags: contracts, ghostwriting, legal πŸ•‘ 9 minutes read
    Ghostwriter contracts must assign rights

    Ready to hire a ghostwriter? You might wonder about the ghostwriter contract and the fees. Here is what you should find in a ghostwriter contract. […]

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    The mega list of careers for writers in 2023 – writing jobs or freelance work

    7 October, 2015 by David Leonhardt 12 Comments πŸ•‘ 14 minutes read
    Writer careers - your only limit is your imagination

    Who knew there were so many career paths for a writer to take? Here are 37 jobs for professional writers, either as employees or as […]

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    8 Must-Have Items to Pack for a Writers Conference

    8 June, 2015 by Kristin Tags: travel.packing, writers conferneces πŸ•‘ 4 minutes read
    What to pack for a writers conference

    Kristin is off to the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, and – ooh, look what she’s packing! It’s that time of year. To quote Alice Cooper, […]

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    Writers, authors, bloggers – beware these health and injury risks

    26 May, 2015 by David Leonhardt 51 Comments Tags: health, injury, stress πŸ•‘ 15 minutes read
    Eye strain for writers

    A writing career is fraught with peril – just ask Alex Rover. Here is your complete guide to writer health risks and remedies, with real-life […]

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    New Nigerian scam targets writers

    1 April, 2015 by David Leonhardt 22 Comments Tags: fraud, nigeria, scam, writer scam πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read

    A new Nigerian scam targets writers. Here is how to recognize it, even if they say they’re from Ghana. Or Vietnam. Or Finland. If you […]

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    Confessions of a political ghostwriter

    25 February, 2015 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment Tags: correspondence, ghostwriting, politicians, politics, speeches, speechwriting πŸ•‘ 8 minutes read
    Ghostwriter image

    Most of what politicians say or write are their own thoughts to a large degree.Β  But that doesn’t mean they write their own words. Have […]

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    Freelance writers, this is your guide!

    19 February, 2015 by David Leonhardt Tags: clients, freelaning, motivation, organization, writing πŸ•‘ 3 minutes read
    Start Here - top tips for freelance writers

    If you read only one book to boost your freelance writing career, you should read Start Here. You get the top tips from 40 successful […]

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