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If ‘write a book’ has been high on your to do list for what seems like forever, it may be tempting to tick it off once you sign up a ghost. Don’t do it. While engaging a ghostwriter is an inspired move, it is just the beginning. As the named author, you will need to be fully involved every step of the way. Read more “Working with a ghost: what does the author do?”
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In his excellent piece for this blog last week (‘You can’t avoid ethical questions’, 26 January 2021), my UG colleague, Philip Whiteley looked at the very interesting question of whether we as ghostwriters sometimes find ourselves turning down a writing opportunity, which otherwise ticks every box, because we feel it would sit uneasily with our consciences to go ahead with it.
Philip’s article led me to reflect on the (very few) occasions I’ve decided against working with a client because I’ve felt that my involvement in their project would be morally questionable in my own terms. Even though providing a service to someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you agree with or endorse everything they represent – particularly in the case of ghostwriting, where the writer remains anonymous and in the background – when it comes to matters of conscience, every independent professional person should surely have the freedom to make their own choices (within reason of course). Read more “When conscience is the ghostwriter’s compass . . .”
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You sit down to write your business book and check over what you did last week. How disappointing – nothing seems to hang together.
What’s more, you’re sure it’s littered with spelling mistakes, and wonder if that second chapter makes sense at all. Now you’re starting to wonder whether you’ll ever be taken seriously as a business author.
But what if I was to tell you that feeling like a lousy writer can actually be a blessing when it comes to creating a thought-leading and well-respected book? Read more “Why great writing is the last skill you need”