Posts by Jeffrey Mangus
Will your Ghost Disappear?
Okay, you have a book idea and you need to get it done. Thinking of hiring a ghostwriter? Sounds good, but there are a couple of things you need to do first. You want to make sure things are going to be good with your ghost. You want to make sure they will disappear… What…
Read MoreGhostwriting Roles Revealed
I never dreamed I would end up a ghostwriter. I mean, let’s face it, most people don’t just wake up one day and say, “I am going to be a ghostwriter.” Most people fall into the job through other channels and avenues in their lives. I fell into being a ghostwriter from almost losing my…
Read MoreWant To Sell Your Book? 4 Secret Ways to Think Like an Editor
Every day, I receive a lot of emails from new authors and people who have book ideas. I love learning about people and their lives and what they want to say to the world. One of the main questions asked is “How do I get a major publisher? I always answer that question by first…
Read MoreDo You Really Need a Book Proposal?
I spoke to a new author today about her new book and I was having the hardest time explaining the importance of having a book proposal. She was under the misguided notion that if she wrote her book, she could just pitch the book without an agent and reach out to publishers herself. She’s right,…
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