Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., classified two kinds of writers: "Swoopers" and "Bashers." I’m not usually big on categorical binaries for human behavior, but Jr. was onto something.

As a book lover full of great ideas, you have high standards for your manuscript. As your book coach, editor, or ghostwriter, I share those standards. I aim for excellence. I, too, expect a lot.

That's why I prioritize play.

Even ghostwriters and book coaches can fall prey to creative self-sabotage. Here are some pro tips for getting past "writer's block" and move from behind-the-scenes to the spotlight.

I help people write books that cast new light on humanity's deep interconnectivity—and the profound impact we have on one another: from building and running businesses to stewarding our health and that of our relationships, communities, businesses, and natural world.