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Whether you’re considering hiring a ghostwriter, planning a memoir, developing a screenplay or simply want to understand professional writing better, you’ll find straightforward information here.
Our educational articles cover everything from choosing the right ghostwriter and understanding costs to structuring a memoir, improving dialogue and recognizing when a manuscript needs professional help.
What you put in a memoir: Scenes from your life.
What you put in your memoir: Scenes from your life. By- Michael McKown Mike, go get a job How I got fired from a gas station job I was a high school senior in 1964 when I landed my first real job. It was after school at a gas station in Tustin, California. The owner…
Ghostwriting services explained: What you’re actually paying for
Ghostwriting services explained: What you’re actually paying for. By- Michael McKown Listen up Every prospective client unfamiliar with the writing process wants to know: “What am I paying for?” You’re not paying for someone to type your story. You’re not paying…
How to know when it’s time to call a script doctor.
Most writers wait too long to call a script doctor. They rewrite, revise, and polish, repeatedly, convinced the next draft will finally fix what isn’t working. Sometimes it does. More often, it doesn’t. The problem isn’t effort. It’s…
Why writing it yourself often takes longer than you expect.
Most people underestimate how long it takes to write a book. It sounds simple: “I’ll write a little each day.” Then reality smacks you across the mouth. Months turn into years. Often, the book project gets abandoned. It’s not about effort. It’s about what the process…
Four ways to structure a memoir (and how to choose the right one).
Most people think writing a memoir is about remembering what happened. It isn’t. It’s about how you structure it. If you’re considering working with a professional, our ghostwriting services can help you shape that structure from the start. One life can lead to…
What screenwriters get wrong about dialogue.
Most new screenwriters believe dialogue is the heart of a screenplay. They obsess over clever lines, witty banter, and speeches that sound impressive on the page. Or on the stage. That’s a mistake. Whether you’re writing a screenplay or working with a ghostwriter on a…
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