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T.R. Locke

AI’s Achilles Heel(s): Long-Form Sustained Thought and Truthfulness

AI is good at many things, but writing books is not one of them. Here’s why.

Don’t Believe the Hype–Why AI Can’t Write Your Novel

5 Major Reasons why AI cannot write your book. Long-term coherence is chief among them. Full books are not AI’s forte.

Can You Make Money from Writing Your Book?

Many people who think about writing a book always want to know whether or not they have an idea that will make money.  How do I make money writing my book? How much money can make writing my book? How much money can I expect to make from my book? It doesn’t really matter how […]

No Regrets–Write Your Book Now

Promises Made You’ve been promising yourself you would write a book, but it has not happened. If you asked yourself why, your mind would come up with a dozen reasons. None of them are valid. They are just excuses. If you were driving home from work and found the road blocked, you would simply find […]

What Does a Ghostwriter Do for Me?

Often people want to know ‘Exactly what does a ghostwriter do?’ or ‘How does a ghostwriter help me?’ This article examines some of the things I did for my clients last year. Book Writing I wrote five books, including three non-fiction books for clients. One of the books became an instant bestseller and an Amazon […]

What is a Book Proposal and How does it Work?

As a successful business professional, you likely don’t have a lot of extra time–certainly not time to write a book you’re not sure will even sell. Or sometimes you have a great idea but you’re not sure it will work as a book. The goal of book proposals is to determine a book’s marketability. It […]

How Writing a Book Made Dr. Oz

It is safe to say that Oprah Winfrey has been responsible for bringing more people to the national consciousness than any other person in history. But how does Oprah choose the people she promotes to wealth and fame? By reading their book. That’s how it worked for Dr. Mehmet Oz. Thanks to his book, Healing […]

How to Get Your Book Published

One of the most difficult parts of writing a book used to be getting it published.  When you write a book, you rely on your own ideas, your own research, and your own words.  However, when it comes to getting a book published traditionally, you have to rely on others. Not anymore. There are three […]

Why Sarah Palin and George W. Bush Hired Ghostwriters

Everyone who writes a book is not a writer. Whether you agree with their political beliefs or not, it is pretty clear that neither George W. Bush nor Sarah Palin was known for their quick wit, eloquence, or ability to turn a phrase. In fact, it could be argued that it is their folksy, near-bumbling […]

Ghostwriting vs. Co-Writing: Which Option is Right for You?

Are you considering hiring a professional writer to help you bring your book to life? If so, you may be wondering whether to choose to hire a ghostwriter or co-writer. While both options involve working with a professional writer, they differ in terms of the writer’s role and level of involvement. Here’s what you need […]