Are there too many books? With the number of self-published titles with ISBNs topping 2.6 million in Bowker’s latest research, many literary lions seem to think so. For example…| Gotham Ghostwriters
When our old friend David Meadvin recently wrote an obit for an even older friend — the much beloved op-ed — his hot take predictably set off a spirited debate among comms pros.| Gotham Ghostwriters
Emma Eisenberg recently learned the hard way something that a growing number of non-fiction authors are encountering: big trade publishers don’t pay for fact-checking. Writing about her experience in Esquire, Eisenberg outlined the emotional and legal considerations that underpinned her decision to work with a fact checker on her own dime. She concluded by arguing […]| Gotham Ghostwriters
As February winds swirl, do you dream of seeding a garden of plump tomatoes, fresh salad greens, and chili peppers? It turns out that many first-time gardeners and first-time authors make a similar…| Gotham Ghostwriters
These days, it’s impossible to scroll through your socials or open your email and not find a freshly minted…| Gotham Ghostwriters
The central theme of the inaugural Gathering of the Ghosts we co-hosted in January was how our profession was coming out of the shadows and into its own as a valued and valuable part of the publishing…| Gotham Ghostwriters
WHAT’S THE ROI OF WRITING A BUSINESS BOOK? WE SURVEYED 300+ AUTHORS TO FIND OUT We work with countless business and thought leadership book authors who all ask the same question: what kind of return…| Gotham Ghostwriters
NEW BOOK SHOWS HOW WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM OBAMA’S SPECIAL SPEAKING SAUCE As one of President Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters, our friend Terry Szuplat received a master class in connecting with…| Gotham Ghostwriters
We started the year with a bang — or, more precisely, with the Gathering of the Ghosts, with nearly 200 ghosts convening for a day of conversation, education, and celebration of our evolving and…| Gotham Ghostwriters