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What I’ve Learned from my Internship
In the summer of 2022, I began my first internship at DAS Author Services serving as an editorial assistant to Amanda Edgar, our lead ghostwriter and CEO. Before I began my work here, I didn’t know much about
Your Reader is Smart
The joy of reading is in the discovery. When you over-explain, you rob your readers of that pleasure—they want to piece some things together on their own! It’s not only an enjoyable part of reading. It’s also a
Just Say No
Writing obliterates our comfort zones–we share buried stories, explore others’ perspectives, and pour our hearts onto the page, hoping readers will treat them with care.
But while we expect some vulnerability, we often forget to embrace
Is Your Story Worth Telling?
Our authors tell us again and again how healing the ghostwriting process was–how it helped them uncover new perspectives and find the words for feelings they’d been holding inside for years.
Every story is different.
Proofreading is Not Revising.
What’s the difference between revising and proofreading?
The answer is a huge, intimidating chasm. Proofreading takes the sentences as they come, checking for grammar and spelling errors. Many people also take this opportunity to make sure
Sharing Effective Draft Feedback
After clicking “send” on the email to return your draft to DAS, you lift the mug to your lips for the last few drips of coffee. You stretch your arms above your head and finish getting ready for
