Ginny Carter's Ghostwriter Blog | Business Book Writing Advice

How to get started in writing a book

‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’. This is, of course, true. But somehow, the timeless… Read the rest

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Academics: The 3 keys to turning your expertise into a business book

Not long ago, a distinguished professor in leadership and management came to me. He’d been published numerous times in… Read the rest

The suprising secret to writing a bestseller

‘I want my book to be a bestseller’. The phrase that many a ghostwriter has heard. I ghostwrite… Read the rest

How to find your voice for your self-help book

This is the final post in a series giving you free extracts from my book: How to Write a… Read the rest

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The persuasive pen #2: how to win over your self-help book readers

This is the fifth in a series of posts giving you free extracts from my book: How to Write… Read the rest

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The persuasive pen #1: how to win over your self-help book readers

This is the fourth in a series of posts giving you free extracts from my book: How to… Read the rest

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How to write your self-help book for the perfect readers

This is the third in a series of posts giving you free extracts from my book: How to Write a… Read the rest

3 ways to choose your irresistible self-help book topic

This is the second in a series of posts giving you free extracts from my book: How to Write a… Read the rest

Why the self-help book you’ve written isn’t working

Welcome to the first in a series of posts giving you free extracts from my book: How to Write a… Read the rest

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The best business books and memoirs to read over Christmas 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, it’s wonderful to be able to look forward to the festive season without fear… Read the rest

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What does ghostwritten mean?

I guess I’m lucky. As a ghostwriter, whenever people ask me what I do, they’re always fascinated to know more… Read the rest

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Why is writing so hard?

Writing is hard. Even a seasoned ghostwriter like me finds it a challenge, and I’ve written over 20 books in… Read the rest

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How to edit your book in 5 easy steps

It’s time to edit your book. But where to start? It would be brilliant if you could dash off a… Read the rest

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The insider’s definition of ghostwriting

Is there a definition of ghostwriting? The official (but uninspiring) way of describing it is: to write material for someone… Read the rest

3 timeless ways to write a persuasive book

When you’re writing a business or self-help book, your aim is to change your readers’ habitual thinking. If it’s a… Read the rest