writing – Chip Street

Activated Insights Acquires CareAcademy

The unified platform will transform compliance training and workforce enablement across the long-term and post-acute care continuum.

Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-fi, Oh My!

Ssshhh… this is on the lowdown, but there’s two new books coming.

This is one of those projects that’s very much “need to know” because this client wants my participation to be private. So I can’t share any identifying information.

Short Stories in a Sci-fi Sandbox

I’ve partnered with a creator who’s built out a massive future human sci-fi universe, filled with geological cataclysms, modified Earth species, alien species, interstellar wars, and more.

Why Ghostwriters Might Say No (Hint: Because it’s what’s best for you)

Sometimes, a “no” is the best deliverable.

I was approached by a client who was finishing up a non-fiction book. He had a very short deadline — ten days — to get the manuscript to his publisher. And he was up against the wall.

How Many Drafts Does It Take To Get To The End Of A Story?

When I talk to writers about helping with their books, the first thing I always start with is “What draft are you on?” Because there’s a sweet spot where I can add value.

New Client: Interactive Fantasy Teaching App

I’ve spent the last few months helping a new overseas client create a custom interactive teaching app for kids.

Sci-fi Thriller Novel Complete

The story is essentially a spacecraft in distress with a ticking time bomb element… it takes place over a very short period of time as things go terribly wrong. It put me in a mind of Gravity in that sense… urgency was on every page.

Sci-fi Thriller Novel First Draft Complete

Well, the first draft of this latest ghostwriting gig is all done and delivered to the client. How’d it work out, and what’s next?

Screenplay Consult Delivers Competition Success

Sometimes I get to hear about the success my clients see after a story consult. This satirical sci-fi screenplay has been especially fun to follow.

How eLearning Writers Work With IDs And SMEs

Sometimes I get asked, “If you’re not an Instructional Designer, and you’re not an expert in the topic we’re teaching, why exactly do we need you?”