Inspiring children’s kidlit book published (now an Amazon best seller)
Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her kidlit book. Flying Cowboys and Confetti Rain: Dreams of a PBR Bull, by Debbie Felkins Tamez, is […]
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Investing book for beginners published
Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes his book. Wall Street Kitchen, by Victor Chiu, details a housewife’s recipe for investing success. Victor invites you […]
What’s it 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 […]
The most abused word in the English language
Some words in the English language take a whipping every day. Here is my pick for the most abused word in the English language. Pop […]
Write for your audience (5 sneaky hiring ads)
When you really need talent, you can find a creative way to write for your audience. Here are five superb examples of uber-targeted communications. A […]
Top 10 most common business grammar errors in 2023
The Grammar Monster doesn’t like what he sees in business documents. Let’s publicly flog the worst offending grammar errors. I edit a lot of business […]
How To Dazzle With Dialogue
Screenplay writer Kristin Johnson offers five key principles of dialogue, with an example of all five from the movie “Steve Jobs”. On February 9 I […]
Three ways to write for the Web – copywriting and online content writing tips
There are three ways to write for online readers. Learn copywriting and how to write content for the Web below. You might have heard that […]
What Words With Friends can teach you about writing
If you plan to procrastinate, you might as well do so with something to challenge your inner wordmaster. Neurolinguistics professor Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) played […]
My favorite online research tools for writers
Here’s how I researched material for a book I was ghostwriting. You might like these tools, too. You can’t find everything on the Internet…yet. But […]
Writers, just write
Ever wonder how to become a better writer? It’s simple. Sit down at your keyboard and start writing. I have seen this question posed in […]
Take this test to see if you are an incurable writer (56 questions)
Are you an incurable writer? Here are 56 tell-tale clues! This is the fifth in a series of self-help tests to diagnose you as an […]
Top 7 myths about expert roundups
Expert roundup posts have become more than just trendy. Let’s clear up some of the biggest myths about them. It was not that long ago […]
Authors, pro tips on how to sell the rights to your book
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 […]
The difference between authors and writers
What is the difference between a writer and an author? Well…it’s complicated. Running a ghostwriting agency, I get this question all the time. “What is […]
Ghostwriter contracts 101 – ghostwriting agreements clause by clause
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. […]
Are you a #writer? Take this quiz.
Are you a writer? Take this 51-question quiz to find out! This is the fourth in a series of self-tests to help you determine if […]
Are You A Writing Hoarder?
We all know what hoarding is, but have you ever heard about writing hoarders? Digital hoarding is “a thing”. Haley Cue of XoJane.com writes: Technology […]
The mega list of careers for writers in 2023 – writing jobs or freelance work
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 […]
Top Memorable Writers Conference Moments
Kristin Johnson, our writers conference junkie, reports from the Southern California Writers Conference. Once again I’m packing manuscripts, new business cards and prose in need […]