Maggie@TakeMaggiesWordForIt.com
Is it time to tell yours?
(Yes, of course it is.)
“Some day, I’m going to write that book.”
Is this you? Life keeps getting in the way, but that dream doesn’t fade?
Don’t be intimidated by a keyboard and a blank screen. Whether you want to write your book yourself or direct it from the sidelines, you can do it. I can help.
Do you fall into one of these categories?
You want to write every word. You picture yourself as Diane Keaton’s character in Something’s Gotta Give. (I know I do.) You are well dressed at all times, live in a fabulous beach house in the Hampton’s (I don’t.) and eventually give in to the romantic pursuit of Keanu Reeves (I wish.) In real life, you find the writer’s life more like James Caan in Misery, without Kathy Bates to cook all your meals.
You have a great idea, voluminous notes, and just need a bit of organization. You have been accumulating material for 20 years and some day you are going to write that book. By “notes” I mean 40 hours of cassette tapes you recorded while drinking heavily. They have been left in the garage since your last move and are now warped beyond all audible understanding (which is probably for the best).
You tell your story to a ghostwriter. (That’s me!) No typing required. You spend a few hours talking about yourself (Could there be anything better?) and in return, you are handed a manuscript ready for publication. Hello book signing parties at Barnes & Noble and rainy afternoons in quaint little coffee shops. Maybe a guest spot on Oprah. No matter how far along the book path you are, there is a way to finish that book. We will look over what you have and come up with a plan to get your book finished.
“But, I’m just so busy,” you say. Don’t worry. We can make this work with your schedule.
3 ways to get your book written:
You do the writing. I do the coaching. We meet once a week to discuss your outline, chapter progress, or character development, and any other topics that will make your writing stronger, including marketing strategy. You make adjustments and send each chapter to me for review.
You do the writing. I do the editing. You finish your book and send the manuscript to me for review. I correct grammar, identify missing details, and make sure it’s in logical order.
You do the talking. I do the writing. We record weekly sessions with dialogue and data to complete your book. This is called ghost writing. It is still your book because these are your ideas and your life. I do the tedious bits and you get the byline, book sales, and praise.
Is it time to tell your story? Is it time to share your industry knowledge? Many executives begin a speaking career by publishing a book. Maggie offers:
- author coaching
- editing
- ghost writing
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According to the Harvard Business Review, "bad writing is destroying your company's productivity."
Creative content for print, tv, radio, press releases, email campaigns, native advertising, blogs, and websites Both writer and editor, Maggie's words have appeared worldwide and have been published by executives, educators, college presidents, job-seekers, students, actors, business owners, ad execs, and countless others.
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