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Straight, practical advice on books, speeches, publishing and working with a ghostwriter.
GhostwritingAI ghostwriting vs a human ghostwriter: an honest comparison
AI ghostwriting vs a human ghostwriter compared honestly on voice, accuracy, originality, confidentiality and cost, and why the difference matters for your name.
GhostwritingAre essay mills illegal in the UK? What the law says
Essay mills are illegal in England under the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022. What the law covers, who it applies to, and why we never offer academic writing.
SpeechesBest man speech tips that actually work on the day
Practical best man speech tips from professional speechwriters, covering length, structure, jokes that land, what to avoid, and how to deliver it calmly.
ArabicBilingual Arabic–English children's books for UK families
A guide to bilingual Arabic–English children's books for UK families, covering what makes a good one, layout choices, and creating a personalised family book.
PublishingDo you need an ISBN in the UK? A plain-English guide
Do you need an ISBN to publish a book in the UK? When you need one, where UK authors get them, free Amazon ISBNs versus your own, and legal deposit.
BooksHow many words in a novel? Book lengths by genre
How many words in a novel, memoir or business book? Typical word counts by genre, what UK agents and publishers expect, and why length matters.
Business writingHow often should you post on LinkedIn as a founder?
How often should founders and executives post on LinkedIn? A realistic posting rhythm, what to post each week, and how to keep it up without it taking over.
BooksHow to choose a book title that sells
How to choose a book title that readers remember and search engines find, with nine quick tests, examples by genre, and how subtitles help non-fiction.
GhostwritingHow to prepare for working with a ghostwriter
How to prepare before your first ghostwriter interview, what to gather, how to get the most from each session, and how to give useful feedback on chapters.
MemoirHow to start a memoir when you don't know where to begin
How to start a memoir, with seven proven ways to open your story, how to find the theme that holds it together, and mistakes first-time writers make.
Business writingHow to write a company history book for an anniversary
How to write a company history book for a 25th, 50th or 100th anniversary, from research and interviews to design, budget and timelines.
SpeechesHow to write a eulogy, with a simple structure that works
How to write a eulogy in five steps, with a simple structure, example lines and tips for reading it aloud when emotions are running high.Tell us about your project.
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