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Why Staying True to an Author’s Story Should Not be the Stuff of Science Fiction
I’m the first to admit that I’m not usually a big fan of science fiction – in book or movie format, but recently I was given a copy of a best-selling sci-fi novel and I was transfixed. The author captured my interest and imagination from page one and kept me hooked...
Why the Ghostwriting Process is Often Compared to Therapy
Over the years, I’ve lost count of the amount of times my clients have compared the ghostwriting interviewing process to therapy. And although most of us at UG are not trained therapists, I can sort of see where they’re coming from. You might think that the ‘therapy’...
Call Yourself A Ghostwriter?
We may be professional ghostwriters now, but not one of us started off that way. Some of us were journalists, bankers, marketers and even musicians. While we may have worn many different hats, there is no doubt that these different experiences have made us better...
Hooked On A Feeling – Why Falling In Love Can Lead To The Most Fulfilling Book Projects
A top literary agent once told me that for her to agree to represent an author, she had to fall in love with the manuscript first. Choosing a manuscript among the hundreds she received every month based on how it made her feel was one of the reasons why she was so...
Why Putting Your Hand In Your Own Pocket Could Be The Best Investment You Ever Make.
When you’re working for a corporation, it’s pretty easy to figure out who’s paying the bill – you take a client to lunch or dinner, put the bill on expenses and chalk the whole experience down to the cost of doing business. But when it comes to who's paying for what...
5 Ways To Fill Your Dance Card For 2018
It’s easy for us freelancers to get stuck in the cycle of feast or famine. We tend to move from the state of being overwhelmed with work to having nothing at all. Regardless of how long you have been a freelancer, there is nothing like the fear you experience when the...
5 Things To Avoid Saying To A Ghostwriter
Don’t get me wrong – at United Ghostwriters, we love building relationships with our clients, but now and then, we seem to get approached by some people who may have unrealistic expectations about the ghostwriting process. Here are 5 statements that are best avoided...
Why Validation Propels a Book Project Forward
It's terrifying, isn't it. You have this fantastic idea for a book that you've been thinking about for months or even years, but you don't feel confident enough to share it. What if you tell someone and they shoot your idea down, or say that you're not really the...
Your Manuscript Has Been Rejected…Now What?
After weeks of anxious anticipation, the email has finally arrived. In a matter of seconds you will find out whether your manuscript has been accepted by an agent or a publisher…or not. On first glance, your heart skips a beat. The email is longer than a one-liner...
Fed Up Waiting to Publish your Book? Go with Bespoke and Let Your Project Fly.
As a professional, you know a book is the best way of giving you credibility, building your reputation, expanding your network, and opening doors to speaking engagements. You may have written a manuscript already or have some great ideas that just need to get out of...