When readers pick up a great book, they see one name on the cover. The author’s. What they don’t see are the many invisible hands that helped bring that book to life. As a ghostwriter and editor, I’ve had the privilege of working behind the scenes on projects that have become published books. It’s a…
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When you’re planning your editing budget, it’s easy to focus on the total cost and forget the hidden advantage of volume. At majesco.co.za, we offer tiered per‑word rates, meaning the more words you bring, the less you pay per word. It’s not just generosity: it’s economics. The Logic Behind Volume Discounts Editing Type Typical Rate…
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Publishing an e-book often begins with a messy draft of scattered notes, a rough manual, or even voice recordings. The transformation into a professional, reader-ready product depends on one crucial factor: communication between the editor and the client. When communication is strong, the process feels less like editing and more like co-creation. The result is…
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The ghostwriting field is undergoing a remarkable transformation in 2026, inspired by ever-changing client demands and the incorporation of new technologies. Below are the primary trends influencing the industry this year. Broadening Scope of Services Ghostwriting has moved beyond conventional formats such as books. Its reach now encompasses: This expansion mirrors a rising demand for…
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1. An editor edits what you wrote while AI tends to rewrite it A human editor works with your sentences, paragraphs or even chapters: tightening a clause, cutting a redundant word, reordering for clarity. It strengthens your idea, in your voice, and you always maintain the right of veto or acceptance regarding your writing. AI…
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Most people think editing means fixing grammar. It doesn’t. Real editing is where your book actually comes alive. We’re talking about restructuring chapters that bury the most powerful moment on page 47. Untangling the narrative thread that loses readers by chapter three. Finding the voice that’s unmistakably you and amplifying it across every page. Our…
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Your cat memes are doing more than making people laugh. Science says they’re building your friendships. It’s called pebbling — and it’s more meaningful than you think. The term is inspired by Gentoo penguins, who gift pebbles to potential mates as tokens of affection. Humans, it turns out, do something remarkably similar online. Organizational psychologist…
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