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New Release: Updated Edition of The Ghost of My Father

Posted on November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

I’m proud to announce the new edition of The Ghost of My Father, with a new epilogue, is now…

Five Ways To Survive Fathers Day

Posted on June 16, 2016June 16, 2020 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

I always had a tough relationship with my father, and the week of father’s day is a tricky time.…

Coming Soon: Updated Edition of Ghost of My Father

Posted on May 6, 2015May 24, 2016 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

[Update May, 18 2016: Yes I know, a year has passed. My father died October of last year, more…

How To Write A Memoir

Posted on March 5, 2015August 15, 2016 in ask berkun, Ghost, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

The Ghost of My Father has received some of the best reviews of all six of my books. I’m grateful…

Live Q&A: How To Write a Memoir

Posted on February 18, 2015April 6, 2015 in Ghost, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

[Update: The writeup and video from this event can be read/watched here] Interesting in writing a memoir? or did you…

5 reasons to read The Ghost of My Father

Posted on December 18, 2014June 20, 2021 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

What? Who is this Berkun guy and why should I care he wrote a book? Good questions indeed. Here…

How To Design A Book Cover (The Ghost of My Father)

Posted on December 18, 2014June 1, 2017 in Books, Ghostby Scott Berkun

Now that my sixth book, The Ghost of My Father is out, it’s time to share the process that led…

List of Famous People Estranged From Their Parents

Posted on November 20, 2014 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

Along the way to writing The Ghost of My Father, I came across many stories of famous people who…

Is it common to be estranged from family? Research results

Posted on October 27, 2014March 24, 2022 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

In my research for my book The Ghost of My Father, I was surprised at how little data there was…

On Sale NOW – The Ghost of My Father – Launch Day

Posted on October 22, 2014October 22, 2014 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

I’m pleased to announce the launch of book #6, The Ghost of My Father. It’s on sale now on…

FAQ about The Ghost of My Father

Posted on October 21, 2014June 20, 2021 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

My 6th book, The Ghost of My Father is, as the title suggests, a departure from my other books. Many…

Help me launch the new book Today

Posted on October 20, 2014October 22, 2014 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

If any of my work has helped you in the past, here’s an easy way to return the favor.…

The best memoirs I’ve read: a list

Posted on October 17, 2014November 3, 2016 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

When writing a new book I often start by making a reading list. It’s by reading books in the…

The 5 Worst Fathers Of All Time

Posted on October 13, 2014June 20, 2021 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

In working on my book, The Ghost of My Father I’ve read many books about fathers, both good and…

Copyeditor wanted: for The Ghost of My Father (memoir)

Posted on August 13, 2014October 5, 2014 in Ghost, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

[This position has been filled. Thanks] My 6th book, The Ghost of My Father, is on the home stretch.…

Vote On The Cover Design: Final Round

Posted on July 23, 2014July 23, 2014 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

More than 350 of you voted for the previous round of cover designs. Thanks for your feedback dearest readers.…

Back my next book on Kickstarter today

Posted on June 12, 2014 in Ghostby Scott Berkun

This morning I launched the kickstarter campaign for my next book, The Ghost of My Father. I’ve written several…

Results: What do readers want from author kickstarter projects

Posted on June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 in Ghost, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Thanks to everyone who voted last week about my upcoming book, The Ghost of My Father (background here). Here are…

Lessons from working on the 3rd draft (The Ghost of My Father)

Posted on May 30, 2014May 31, 2014 in Ghost, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

The book in progress, The Ghost of My Father, is a memoir and it’s no surprise the process of…

Vote on The Cover of My Next Book

Posted on May 27, 2014June 3, 2014 in Books, Ghostby Scott Berkun

Today I’m working on the third, and likely final, draft of my next book. For this project I’m again…

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