Here’s what to know if you’re working with a ghost for the first time. When I’m interviewing a new potential client, the most frequent question I get is simply: “What’s the process like?” …

The classic by the Queen of Mystery is still one of my favorite puzzles. Agatha Christie is widely known as the Queen of Mystery. …

Your favorite authors are lying to you. When I tell people what I do for a living, I’m often met with a giant question mark. Once I’ve explained what I do and what ghostwriting is, I’m then met with the inevitable, “Cool, have I read any of your work?” Honestly…

Editing your own writing can be humbling but also offers plenty of humor. Self-editing is part of any writing job. Sure, an editor reviews my work before it’s published. But I still read through every piece of content I write before it goes to the editor, ensuring it’s as polished…

John Grisham proves yet again that he’s the master of the legal thriller — but that’s not why I love to read his books. My go-to beach read is usually a John Grisham thriller. Thankfully, he’s a prolific writer and there is no shortage of Grisham books to keep me…

My mission: Prioritize creativity over perfectionism and write more consistently, even if the situation isn’t ideal. (Possible spelling mistakes ahead). I’m writing this blog from a beat-up old van somewhere in the desert in Aswan, Egypt (typos ahead)! Outside the window, mile after mile of sand glides by. As a…

Writing requires concentration and persistence. How do the pros maintain consistent output? When I was younger, I assumed I’d always be inspired to write. Surely, the creative muse would be by my side whenever I needed her, and I’d approach every blank page with excitement and enthusiasm. …

Everyone is talking about the Duke of Sussex’s memoir. I want to talk about the ghostwriter behind it. It’s pretty much impossible to have missed the hubbub around the publication of Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare.” Like much of the world, I’ve been gleefully following the gossip. I’m a shameless gossip…

I’ve wasted plenty of hours scrolling the clock app. Now, I’m betting on it to reinvigorate my creative spark. I used to write for fun. Then I grew up. I pursued my career as a writer with dogged persistence, determined to prove that I could make a living with my…