Infographic: Do I need a ghostwriter? How to tell if you need to hire a...
Many authors hire ghostwriters. But how do you know if you should? This handy flow chart will help answer the question: “Should I hire a ghostwriter?” Surprisingly, not everybody needs to hire a...
View ArticleHow to describe a character (with free character development crib sheet)
It’s been said that every story has been told over and over. But characters are unique and refreshing…if you write them right. Here’s how to develop a character. Every story is built on two fundamental...
View ArticleWhat to write about to attract traffic, build a throng of raving fans and...
There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of blog posts on every topic. The only thing that makes yours worth reading is a truly original idea. Here’s how to create those ideas. NOTE: This is Part 1 of the...
View ArticleHow to write a powerful blog post headline that says “Read me!” in 6 easy steps
Your blog post headline says only one of two things: “Read me” or “Don’t bother”. Here are six ways to make sure that your headline says, “Read me.” NOTE: This is Part 2 of the “mouth-watering blog...
View ArticlePolitical speechwriters must leverage authenticity
Speechwriting is a special skill. And political speeches require an extra layer of understanding.Most of all, they require authenticity. What is the most important feature of a political speech? Ideas?...
View ArticleYour writing style and your choice of words can keep blog readers reading
How you write your blog posts, in plain language and easy to read, will determine whether anybody reads what you write. Here is how to keep people reading. NOTE: This is Part 2 of the “mouth-watering...
View ArticleWhy your blog posts need better images than you have now – time to up your game!
Stock photography makes your blog look uninteresting. And it fails to deliver the most important marketing results. Here’s what to do instead. NOTE: This is Part 4 of the “mouth-watering blog posts”...
View ArticleBook on PTSD published, exposing the mental health industry
Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her book. The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy (Part 1), by Nattanya Andersen, pulls back the curtain both on PTSD and on the secrets of the...
View ArticleWhy your blog posts need to look “mahvelous” to attract and keep readers
It’s not just what you write in your blog that counts. It’s also what your blog looks like. NOTE: This is Part 5 of the “mouth-watering blog posts” series. You have come up with a superb idea and a...
View ArticleHow to describe characters in a children’s book (with free crib sheet)
Character development is complex. But in children’s books, and even books for teens, the approach is a little different. Here’s how to develop characters for kids and teens. It seems like just...
View Article9 mistakes new authors make when self-publishing their books
Writing and publishing are two different worlds. But if you self-publish, a writer needs to know a few things about publishing. There’s nothing quite like the high of finally completing you manuscript....
View ArticleHagrid moonlights – short screenplay
If you really like Harry Potter, you might think twice about reading this ‘original’ screenplay from my archives. I can’t really tell you how it started. One of my daughters has always been a huge...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs – 10 reasons to write your book
Entrepreneurs! Consultants! Experts! CEOs! Professionals! Have you written your book yet? If not, now is the time. This blog post is specifically written for anyone whose personal reputation is vital...
View Article8 tips to write a successful memoir
A memoir is not quite the same as an autobiography, but it can be more powerful. Here’s how to write one. I was told a bad joke a while back. What’s the difference between: a summer dress clean...
View ArticleNew foraging cookbook for homesteaders and nature lovers
A THGM ghostwriter publishes her own book to help homesteaders, survivalists and nature lovers turn edible wild plants into gourmet dishes. Usually our ghostwriters remain in the shadows, writing...
View ArticleSelf-help book published – From Chaos to Contentment
Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her book. From Chaos to Contentment by Mary France Banda is a self-help book for people who want to heal the past and move on. A social worker by...
View ArticleSimone B and the Magical Mirror – new children’s book published #kidlit
Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her book. Simone B and the Magical Mirror by Dr. Denita S. Bottoms is a motivational self-help book for primary school-age girls. Have you ever been...
View ArticleThe Last Ones – best drama screenplay at the Los Angeles Film Awards
Another client of THGM Writing Services strikes gold. C.D. Peterson’s WWII-era screenplay The Last Ones wins “Best Drama Screenplay” at the Los Angeles Film Awards (LAFA). It’s always exciting when a...
View ArticleChristian motivational book against child abuse: No Reason to Believe
Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes. No Reason to Believe is Rodney Timms’ fifth book, a Christian motivational work. The product of an abusive father and a neglectful mother, Rodney...
View ArticlePoetry and Rhetoric in Washington DC
How do you inspire a divided nation to unite around a common cause? With poetry, of course. The world was held spellbound on January 20, 2021, as a 22-year-old read poetry composed almost up to the...
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