Have you ever read a memoir by a well-known personality and wondered how they managed to write so eloquently? Or stumbled across a blog post that resonated so profoundly but was penned under a pseudonym? There’s a good chance a ghostwriter was behind those stirring words. In the shimmering world of literature and online content, ghostwriters are the unsung heroes, the shadowy figures who articulate the thoughts and stories of others. They remain behind the curtain, letting their clients bask in the limelight.  Ghostwriting is a venerable profession with roots stretching back centuries, ye ..read more

In the literary world, speed often takes a backseat to quality. After all, what’s the rush if the end product is a masterpiece? However, in today’s fast-paced environment, where readers are hungry for content and authors juggle multiple projects, writing speed has become an invaluable asset. But can you really increase your writing pace without compromising on quality? The answer is a resounding yes! Let’s dive into some actionable tips that will have your fingers flying across the keyboard in no time. The myth of the tortured artist Before we delve into the tips, let’s address a common miscon ..read more

Today’s children are growing up in a world of instant gratification — often figuring out how tablets and smartphones work before they ever learn to read and write. When you think about it, it’s no wonder that just 26 percent of under-18s spend time reading books each day. That’s a great shame,  because the best novels prove there’s so much more to life than digital algorithms. Any author who kindles a passion for literature in young readers lights a fire that can last a lifetime. Fantasy is the perfect genre to offer kids a window into new worlds that could never exist, as each child natu ..read more

Are you a self-published author looking to release your first book? There are plenty of important tasks to complete before you print your book and list it for sale. Your author bio is critical to presenting yourself and your work to your target audience. An authentic, well-crafted author bio provides a medium for further engagement with your readers. The bio allows you to establish your brand, setting you apart from other authors in your genre. We curated this list of tips to create an effective, memorable author bio connecting you with your audience. Tip #1 – Write Your Bio with the Reader in ..read more

According to online statistics, the comic book and graphic novel industry could be worth more than $7.14 billion as a worldwide market. Comic books are no longer reserved for the nerds and quiet kids reading in the corner, but graphic novels and comic books are being embraced by almost everyone. For writers, this means that there has been no better time than right now to create a comic book or graphic novel. Writers might have a wonderful concept on paper, but need the help of a professional graphic designer or comic book artist to help their idea see the light. Collaboration is one of the mos ..read more

The technological world offers every help and information you need, thanks to the online networks. This has benefited freelancers of different niches, including data managers, designers, content marketing experts, software developers, and project managers. Writers are also not left behind, and there are hundreds of sites through which they can get jobs.  However, they may lose interest, especially if they have to play the referral or networking game or sit and wait for something to come along their way. Are you a writer in need of contract writing work? This write-up is meant for you! It ..read more

A simple definition of editing is that it is the process of choosing a medium and preparing materials in order to communicate a message. Every message and piece of writing in the public domain has invariably been edited. There are different types of editors with different qualifications. Here we take a look at what a book editor does, some qualifications needed to become an editor and where to find editing jobs. Book EditorsBook editors, whilst being concerned with spelling and grammar, are focused on story development and credibility.  They work with authors, almost like a coach, to help ..read more

The technological world offers every help and information you need, thanks to the online networks. This has benefited freelancers of different niches, including data managers, designers, content marketing experts, software developers, and project managers. Writers are also not left behind, and there are hundreds of sites through which they can get jobs.  However, they may lose interest, especially if they have to play the referral or networking game or sit and wait for something to come along their way. Are you a writer in need of contract writing work? This write-up is meant for you! It ..read more

A simple definition of editing is that it is the process of choosing a medium and preparing materials in order to communicate a message. Every message and piece of writing in the public domain has invariably been edited. There are different types of editors with different qualifications. Here we take a look at what a book editor does, some qualifications needed to become an editor and where to find editing jobs. Book EditorsBook editors, whilst being concerned with spelling and grammar, are focused on story development and credibility.  They work with authors, almost like a coach, to help ..read more

Eighteen percent of Americans think, one study from the Pew Research Center suggested, that they’ve seen a ghost at some point in their life. Belief in these deceased souls is curiously universal, existing all across the globe as well as in all cultures and time periods. In modern times, however, far from all ghosts are supernatural. When it comes to ghostwritten content, chances are that almost 100 percent of Americans have encountered it. Due to the sensitive nature of this type of work, reliable statistics are — of course — hard to come by.  What are ghostwriters? Would you want to hir ..read more