Posts by David Roy

05 Jul

Ghostwriting, Publishing, Writing

Do Ghost Writers Write the Whole Book? – The Secret Scribes of Your Favorite Books

• July 5, 2024
• By David Roy
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Let's begin with an intriguing fact that may surprise many of you: not all of the books you've read in your life were authored by the w...

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04 Jul

Ghostwriting, Autobiography, Writing

How To Become a Ghost Writer in the UK? – Let’s Crack the Code!

• July 4, 2024
• By David Roy
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Ghostwriter. Ghostwriting. You noticed it online, and now you are thinking about being a ghostwriter, but you're not sure what it is, ...

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03 Jul

Ghostwriting, Publishing, Writing

How Do I Know If a Book Is Ghostwritten? – Become a Detective and Find Out!

• July 3, 2024
• By David Roy
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One of the most common questions a ghostwriter is asked (right after, "Don't you mind not getting credit on the cover?") is if readers...

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28 Jun

Ghostwriting, Book Editing, Publishing

How Much Does a Ghostwriter Cost in the UK? – Spilling the Ghost Beans!

• June 28, 2024
• By David Roy
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Have you ever wondered what having a ghost do your writing costs? No need to call the Ghostbusters – we’re here to divulge the spooky d...

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26 Jun

Ghostwriting, Publishing, Writing

What Exactly Does a Ghostwriter Do? – They Write!

• June 26, 2024
• By David Roy
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You might have heard the proverb, "Never judge a book by its cover." You shouldn't. A shockingly massive number of books are written by...

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03 Jun

Book Editing, Writing

How Much Should I Pay to Have My Book Edited? – The Price of Perfection (and It’s Worth It!)

• June 3, 2024
• By David Roy
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Hiring a book editor who specializes in the art of editing a book requires time, financial investment, and a healthy dose of humility. ...

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30 May

Book Editing, Writing

Should I Get My Book Professionally Edited? – Yay or Nay?

• May 30, 2024
• By David Roy
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When immersed in the book-writing process, it's easy to overlook mistakes. When authors reach a concentration zone, their primary focus...

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28 May

Book Editing, Book Formatting, Writing

How Much Should I Pay for Someone to Format My Book?

• May 28, 2024
• By David Roy
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The process of "formatting" a book involves designing its interior. Interior formatting includes font, indentations, scene breaks, chap...

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27 May

Book Editing, Publishing

Will A Publishing Company Edit My Book? – Let’s Get into the Details and Find Out!

• May 27, 2024
• By David Roy
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As a writer, the journey from writing your manuscript to seeing your book on the shelf can appear to be a monolithic process. However, ...

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24 May

Book Editing

Can I Hire Someone to Edit My Book? – Freelance Book Editors to the Rescue!

• May 24, 2024
• By David Roy
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A book can be referred to as a collection of ideas, concepts, arguments, and analyses falling into one or more of various categories. I...

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21 May

Book Editing, Book Printing, Manuscript

How Long Should It Take to Edit a Book? – Say Goodbye to Time-Consuming Rounds of Editing!

• May 21, 2024
• By David Roy
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The process of delivering a developmental edit for a manuscript is complex and time-consuming. On the surface, it appears that presenti...

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16 May

Book Editing

Can I Get My Book Edited for Free? – You Might Have to Do It Yourself!

• May 16, 2024
• By David Roy
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When someone discusses editing or editors, the first thing that comes to your mind is; Dollar signs. Big, fat ones. – We get it! ...

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15 May

Book Editing

How Much Does It Cost to Revise a Book? – Let’s Cut to the Chase!

• May 15, 2024
• By David Roy
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Editing or revising a manuscript is one of the most critical processes for any book editor in terms of technicalities and complexity. D...

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13 May

Book Editing, Publishing

How Much to Edit A 300-Page Book? – Diving into the Nitty-Gritty of the Book Editing Prices

• May 13, 2024
• By David Roy
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The abundance of editing terminology can be overwhelming. One might assume that as editors, who prioritize language precision, we could...

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