My Interview with the Nonfiction Authors Association: “PUBLISHING PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW: ALICE SULLIVAN, ALICE SULLIVAN LITERARY LLC”
My clients have fantastic stories but don’t have the time, the industry knowledge, or the confidence, to write a book themselves. Some clients struggle with OCD, ADD, ADHD, or other physical or mental differences that make it difficult to sit at a desk for hours on end, but they are incredible storytellers!
Writing Better with Timmy Bauer (Part 2): More of Alice Sullivan
My first talk with Timmy Bauer of the "Writing Better" podcast was so rich, we had to come back for a Part 2 to talk about how ghostwriters can find success using Reedsy, and how writers can move into the 6-figure range.
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: The Profitable Writer Podcast 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.
Writing a Compelling Memoir: The Profitable Writer Podcast with Kent Sanders
One of my favorite things is getting to talk about the craft of writing memoir. And this podcast interview gave me the perfect opportunity to share what I've gleaned from 23 years as a freelance editor and ghostwriter. Host Kent Sanders is working on his father's Vietnam memoir and wanted some pro tips on how to take an amazing story and commit to the page in a compelling way. I discuss finding the narrative thread of a story, figuring out your structure, how to transition between chapters, and much more. I'll share some of my best tips for crafting [...]
Writing Better: My Interview with Timmy Bauer
Recently, I had the chance to chat with Timmy Bauer, host of the Writing Better podcast. We discussed success, confidence, Reedsy, and how to find the right clientele for your skill set and price point. I talked about my journey from working in the publishing world to venturing out on my own as a freelancer. We also spent a lot of time discussing how much to charge clients, and I told him how I honed in on high net-worth individuals and became confident charging what I'm worth. "I moved up to $30,000, and that felt uncomfortable. Because I was hanging [...]
What Gardening Has Taught Me about Life
May marks the start of my 24 th year in the publishing industry. At 44, that’s over half my life! I’ve gone through many roles, projects, and iterations since 2001, and I imagine there are many more ahead. But one thing I hope to never give up—apart from my wit and my literary abilities—is my love of gardening. My grandparents on my mom’s side were epic gardeners; my grandpa even had an award-winning rose garden. I grew up walking through the rows in a makeshift towel cape, like I was queen of the flowers. My mother is a fantastic gardener [...]