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Writing and Ghostwriting

Along with the three books that Dick has had published in his own name by well respected publishers, he has ghostwritten others and contributed articles to a variety of magazines.

Editors and prospective authors seek him because they know that, along with the high quality of his writing, they can rely on him to meet deadlines and make their work easier. 




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Is Your Genius At Work? was a finalist for ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award and a Featured Book of the World Future Society.



 

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Artful Work won the coveted Benjamin Franklin Award from the Publishers Marketing Association as Business Book of the Year.





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Article:
How to Navigate the
River of Writing





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     Writing Samples     Ghostwriting 

At Zappos, Culture Pays
(Autumn 2010 Edition, Strategy+Business)

The Human Dimension of Problem Solving (Consulting to Management Magazine)

Chapter 1 of Is Your Genius at Work (Davies Black Publishing)

Driving Fear from the Workplace (in Business: the Ultimate Resource)

The Art of Winning Commitment (excerpt from the book)

Share Your Gift (Personal Excellence Magazine)

Worthy Visions Pass One Simple Test (Brown Heron Publishers, Amazon e-doc)

You and Your Genius (Science of Mind Magazine)

The Path to Purpose (self-published blog post)

Seven Reminders About Writing a Book....pdf (self-published blog post)

Your View. Your Voice. Your Book.

Asking the questions that your readers will want you to answer.

Organizing your material into a coherent, flowing narrative.

Bridging the gap between your readers and the technical
language of your subject.

Delivering a manuscript that will delight your publisher and readers.

Eliciting and telling compelling stories to illustrate your concepts.

Partnering with you in a way that leaves ownership of your book where it belongs: with you.

How we will work together
FAQ about ghostwriting

 

   Reviews:  Artful Work 

"...charm and warmth."
Peter Koestenbaum,
author of The Heart of Business.

"Required reading in our Leadership Program."
Eric Thompson,
Director of Executive Programs,
University of Ulster Business School.

"...decency and faith shine through on every page."
James Autrey, author of Love and Profit.

"Elegant."
Quality Digest

"Compact, provocative, and inspirational."
NAPRA Review

"Inspirational as well as practical."
Ethical Management Magazine

"Artfully written."
The Cincinnati Post

  Reviews:   Is Your Genius At Work? 
"A delightful and entertaining read."
Kirkus Reviews

"I couldn't stop turning the pages. A delightful and enlightening journey."
Jack Canfield, Co-creator,
Chicken Soup for the Soul(r) series

"If there is one book you read this year, it should be this one."
Richard J. Leider, bestselling author.

"...rich and compelling.”
The Futurist Magazine

  Reviews:   The Art of Winning Commitment 

"...condensed, yet complete."
George Davis, Ph.D.,
Enterprise Psychologist,
CEO, Davis & Dean, Inc.

"...practical and inspirational."
Judy Neal, Ph.D.,
Executive Director,
Center for Spirit at Work

"...connected the dots for me."
Valerie Manning,
President & CEO,
Greater Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce
 
"...moves easily from the superficial to the soul of the matter."
Harrison Owen, originator
of Open Space Technology