J.D. Barker shares his journey from ghostwriter to chart-topping bestseller and co-authoring with James Patterson. Plus, how authors can look beyond their books to grow their business and make it last.
J.D. Barker shares his journey from ghostwriter to chart-topping bestseller and co-authoring with James Patterson. Plus, how authors can look beyond their books to grow their business and make it last.
How J.D. Barker, Behind-the-Scenes Book Doctor, Became One of the Most Strategic Minds in Modern Fiction
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