Life in So Many Words

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An Article with NashvilleVoyager: “Life & Work with Alice Sullivan”

Over the last 23 years, I’ve written 64 books (including 1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller), edited over 1,300 titles (including 11 New York Times bestsellers), and gone out on my own as a freelance writer. It’s been a wild ride, but I love the life I’ve created. And I’m thankful for the many opportunities I’ve had as a result of my unique career.

Getting Started as a Writer on Reedsy: My Interview with Kent Sanders

So many folks ask me how find I client ghostwriting clients, and the answer is multi-faceted. I have a killer website, a great network of of previous clients, and I use a website called Reedsy. In this interview on the Profitable Writer with Kent Sanders, I discuss how to get started on Reedsy and my tips for how to create a compelling profile and communicate with leads. Reedsy can be an excellent tool for finding new clients, but it has some downsides, which we'll dive into in this interview. If you're new to ghostwriting and looking to connect with clients, or [...]

My Interview with Souvenirs Podcast

I recently had the privilege of chatting with Suzi Minor about how I went from "library kid" to "I can't believe they're paying me to do this" to NYT best-selling editor and ghostwriter. This interview covers how I started in this mysterious niche, from earning ribbons for reading as a kid to tutoring my classmates in college and then being paid to edit for my professors.   I also discuss how I began working at a traditional publisher and then transitioned to working for myself. To learn more about my history and my process, check out the full interview.