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T.R. Locke

How to Write A Book in 60 Days or Less

Writing a book is a difficult task.  This article could talk about setting down to write five pages a day for the next forty days and then spending the next twenty rewriting, but are you really going to do that? You may have a creative mind and the ability to come up with the plot, […]

Why Did Barack Obama Write a Book Before He Ran for Office?

When Barack Obama attended Harvard Law School, he was elected President of the Harvard Law Review. This historic first for an African American gained national attention and earned Obama a book deal to cover the issues of race relations. After graduating from Harvard magna cum laude with a Doctorate of Law, Obama took a professorship […]

5 Ways Hiring a Ghostwriter Helps You

So you’ve finally decided to write that book?  The next question is are you going to write it yourself?  Odd question? Maybe not.  You may feel uneasy about getting help writing a book, but hiring a ghostwriter is fairly common.  About half of the books on the market today are written by ghostwriters. Why? Because […]

How to Write a Book

People come up with great ideas for books every day.  They put a lot of thought into these ideas and even develop intricate plots and storylines.  Although they may jot these elements down, seldom do people actually write the book. It is not because they do not want to write the book, but because they […]

Is Ghostwriting Common?

Many people have reservations when it comes to ghostwriters, but it is actually a fairly common thing. How common is it to hire a ghostwriter? You may be surprised. In fact, although it’s hard to put an exact figure on the number of books that are ghostwritten for confidentiality reasons, literary agents estimate that up […]

5 Reasons to Self-Publish Your Book

Choosing whether to go for traditional publishing or self-publishing is often a matter of how big your platform is and whether you have the time it takes. Most major publishers will not consider a new author unless he has a guaranteed audience (platform) to sell to. That means a large enough blog following, is a […]

How to Hire a Ghostwriter

You have a book idea. You believe in getting the help of a professional writer to help bring your idea to life. Great. So how do you hire a ghostwriter? A basic internet search for ghostwriting services will bring you a number of results. Mainly, you will see writers who specialize in writing copy for […]

What to Expect When Working With a Ghostwriter

You’ve begun the process of writing a book and have decided that you will benefit from collaboration with a professional ghostwriter.  The only thing holding you back from hiring a ghostwriter is that you don’t know exactly what to expect or how the process works. Ghostwriting is basically having someone take your ideas and turn […]

How Writing a Book Made Rick Warren

Rick Warren is a well-known Christian minister.  He is also a well-known author.  It is safe to say that he is a well-known pastor because he is a well-known author.  A little-known fact is that Rick Warren began writing books while he was still in Seminary– before he became a pastor. Rick Warren may be […]

Should I Self-Publish My Book?

So you want to write a book? You have a great idea that has been begging to get out of you. Maybe you’re a professional–a doctor with a new technique for treating patients and you want to generate attention to help people around the world. Perhaps you’re a lawyer who specializes in a certain type […]