January 2026

Why BIG TRUST by Dr. Shadé Zahrai Should Be Your Next Read

(Also, I'm biased: Dr. Zahrai is a client.)

Jan 20 • Blake Atwood

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3 Major Professional Updates

On getting a literary agent, investing in my website, and holing up in a tiny office

Jan 13 • Blake Atwood

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November 2025

5 Personal Takeaways from the Gathering of the Ghosts 2025

Here's how a superb conference and a few meetings helped me understand where I am and where I'm headed as a ghostwriter.

Nov 13, 2025 • Blake Atwood

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In the Margins: A Glimpse Behind the Scenes

Client news, upcoming events, and what's inspired me lately

Nov 7, 2025 • Blake Atwood

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October 2025

How Far Will You Go to Write What Needs to Be Written?

An unforgettable lesson from Robert Caro

Oct 30, 2025 • Blake Atwood

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7 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Editor

How to find the right editorial partner and avoid expensive mistakes

Oct 22, 2025 • Blake Atwood

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What is INVISIBLE BYLINES?

A reintroduction to who I am, what I do, and how I hope this newsletter will help you

Oct 18, 2025 • Blake Atwood

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September 2025

New Books & New Looks

Hello again, Reader.

Sep 23, 2025 • Blake Atwood

June 2025

Spinning Plates

Some days, I wish I had graduated from college and gone directly into publishing.

Jun 5, 2025 • Blake Atwood

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May 2025

Getting Lit in NYC

Last week, my family and I took a four-day trip to New York City to do all the touristy things.

May 29, 2025 • Blake Atwood

What Should You Write?

In The Work of Art by Adam Moss, music producer Thomas Bartlett says,

May 15, 2025 • Blake Atwood

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