https://www.heyericbraun.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-12-08 https://www.heyericbraun.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-05 https://www.heyericbraun.com/editor daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1587222908449-8BQV4VE8SYRQQBBKV54K/bike+river.jpg https://www.heyericbraun.com/author daily 0.75 2023-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/cfaeb5fc-c49a-46e1-88da-b55084befcac/Screenshot+2023-05-06+at+1.11.44+PM.png Author - How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!) Whatever kinds of grown-ups kids have in their lives, one thing is for sure: Life is better (and a whole lot simpler) when kids and grown-ups get along. And while grown-ups want kids to be respectful and thoughtful—toward everybody, not just grown-ups!—kids also deserve to be respected and treated thoughtfully. How to Take the GROAN Out of Grown-Ups (and Get Along!) provides practical communication skills for kids and shows them how to build relationships, have difficult conversations, and know when to seek more trusting adults. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1629231361131-IH4KXV77FGAF1CZCQSV8/make+a+friend+be+a+friend.png Author - Make a Friend, Be a Friend Life is better with a friend. That’s true for everyone. Some kids have lots of friends. Others have a few. Either way is great! Make a Friend, Be a Friend helps young readers find ways to—you guessed it!—make friends and be a better friend. The ideas in this book can help. Children learn: how to find and make friends ways to show you want to be a friend how to be a good friend what to do when times get tough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1587220994913-93VUO4XMY513YYV6UL82/81wmQkjzhbL.jpg Author - How to Take the ACHE Out of Mistakes Making a mistake can leave anyone feeling sick in the stomach or thinking that the world is going to end. Learning how to cope with mistakes—and how to stop that “ache”—can be one of the hardest parts of growing up. This fun and funny book takes a closer look at the mistakes kids make—honest and intentional—and offers practical advice on how to bounce back. With a healthy dose of humor, readers learn that embarrassing moments aren’t forever and a sincere apology can go a long way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1600956008492-2WIPCNYW4WU2LRNFX15B/surviving+sm+cover.png Author - Surviving Social Media Nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population uses social media. For students, it is often considered a lifeline to connecting with their peers and staying relevant. But there's a dark side as well. How much social media use is healthy? What happens when trolls take over? Where do you go for help? Readers will learn to understand the pros and cons of social media and how to make smart decisions about managing their online presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1587391619272-0HFL4XP6X4XVQT6F9HO8/cretaceous.jpg Author - Could YOU Survive the Cretaceous Period? You've just been transported back in time. Exotic plants tower above your head, while giant rat-like creatures scuttle around you. What concerns you most, however, are the meat-eating dinosaurs that are the size of a house. Do you think you have what it takes to survive the Cretaceous Period? Turn the pages to find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1587670025260-7Z3RTFTBMP203GS0ZYW0/little+mermaid.jpg Author - The Little Mermaid You've heard the tale of the little mermaid. But did you know that the mermaid was really a rock star? Or that the prince was burping under the sea? Be part of that world as you swim your way through three twisted takes on the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1592251199286-MGIL3LHX25HPHH9SRFRJ/moneysmarts.png Author - The Survival Guide to Money Smarts Coauthored with my wife, Sandy Donovan, this is a fun and practical introduction to the basics of financial literacy and money management for kids—from earning and saving money to spending and donating it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1592250994038-ALDX1JGE8DADUEE5H9KH/nothingtodeclare.png Author - Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare is a ground-breaking anthology of cross-genre work. What you will find here are linked prose poems, narrative sequences, lyrical essays, koans, fairy tales, and epistolary addresses. It contains the work of over fifty writers including Nin Andrews, Jennifer Kwon Dobbs, Marie Harris, Jim Harrison, Gian Lombardo, Debra Marquart, Julie Marie Wade, and Gary Young. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1587669817707-616DRJMVXGCDEYBDTG6X/jack+beanstalk.jpg Author - Trust Me, Jack’s Beanstalk Stinks! Think the Giant was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack? Think again! In this fun, quirky picture book, discover the other side of this popular fairy tale. This has been an enduring bestseller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1587221950240-WJIK4I43ENMH0045H6K4/big+pharma.png Author - Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the crisis. What caused this massive problem? Can the crisis be slowed or reversed? Students will get practical tips on how to help someone suffering from an addiction or experiencing an overdose, and learn about how the nation is trying to deal with the crisis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1629232568701-LPLP0Z70PNEIVCH4Q8J4/tolkien.png Author - J.R.R. Tolkien The robust, imaginative works of J. R. R. Tolkien have sparked the imaginations of readers around the world. From World War I soldier to bestselling author, trace the life of the man behind Middle Earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1587670169052-YY0R3SJO9BU3R1D5MGRW/emperor.jpg Author - The Emperor’s New Clothes The celebration is about to start. It's time to see the emperor's new...spacesuit? Join the party and go through three twisted versions of the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1629232988896-6FDBCY5MHR0BYA9YE5PT/Screen+Shot+2021-08-17+at+3.42.25+PM.png Author - Immigrants Who Served the Nation Some of the most important roles in American life have been filled by people born outside the United States. Immigrants have served in the military since the Civil War. Some immigrants have made fortunes and given them away—to create libraries, fund after-school programs, and protect citizens’ civil rights. Still others have held political office or served our nation as ambassadors or—literally—rocket scientists. Here are 25 immigrants who have served our nation in these and other important ways. https://www.heyericbraun.com/about daily 0.75 2026-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/0172a325-3b42-4449-b297-2fdae620ecde/FullSizeRender.jpeg About Hey There! I’m Eric Braun. I’m glad you’re here. I’m a ghostwriter and editor who helps experts, thought leaders, and storytellers turn their ideas into clear, compelling books that resonate with readers. I’ve been creating books for a wide range of readers for more than 25 years. I specialize in prescriptive nonfiction that blends personal story with professional insight, especially in the health, wellness, and self-help space. I’m drawn to stories where lived authority matters—where the book is informative and practical but also human. I cut my publishing teeth in children’s books, and I still work on middle grade fiction and nonfiction. Over the years I’ve written more than a hundred books for readers of all ages. As an editor or ghostwriter, I’ve collaborated with experts in diversity & inclusion, family building with donated gametes, healthy tech use, chronic illness, parenting, in-the-trenches child psychology, and more. My projects have been published by Penguin Random House, St. Martin’s, Rowman & Littlefield, Free Spirit Publishing, Capstone Press, Lerner Books, Book Bridge Press, and other houses. For fiction, I’m represented by Jennifer Thompson of the Nordlyset Agency. I hold an MFA from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I also serve on the board of Coffee House Press, where I contribute to governance and long-term strategy for one of the country’s leading independent publishers. Beyond books, my copywriting clients have included JP Morgan, Amazon Brand Stores, True Flameless Rentals, WG Content, Magnet Media, AIRCO, and various hospitals and healthcare organizations. Besides words, I love sitcoms, bike riding, and camping. Also: punk bands, Ultraman, campervans, and skater Vans. The only poem I’ve had published was titled “Braunschweiger Song.” It was about braunschweiger. My wife and two sons are hilarious and sweet. My dog Willis doesn’t know whatchoo talkin’ about. After more than two decades in publishing and copywriting, I remain fascinated by how stories shape meaning. I love helping clients clarify what they’re really trying to say—and building the book that delivers it. I’d love to hear your story. Reach out! To read some of the nice things clients have to say about working with me, click here. https://www.heyericbraun.com/bookcoach daily 0.75 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/612a8e0b-631f-413b-ae39-21346755665e/IMG_5606.jpg Book Coaching - BOOK COACHING & EDITORIAL STRATEGY You don’t need a cheerleader or an “accountability partner.” You need someone who understands how books get made—and what makes them succeed. I work with content experts who want to build books with structure, clarity, strong voice, and a viable publishing path. If you’re a sharp thinker with big ideas, a book coaching partnership with me may be the right next step for you. With 25 years in publishing—as an editor, author, and ghostwriter for major houses—I bring both creative muscle and industry perspective. My job is to help you shape your book into something that can hold up in the marketplace. https://www.heyericbraun.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/1621961385480-A6W4UQ17LPLXFWV5IA5E/IMG_3592.jpeg Testimonials - Willis might be my biggest fan, but clients have had some nice things to say about working with me. Scroll down! https://www.heyericbraun.com/ghostwriter daily 0.75 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/0c4f3923-3e31-46ac-93fa-1f7fd9c26ead/through-flemington-864.jpg https://www.heyericbraun.com/bookproposals daily 0.75 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8e97cec2c8c2715b363bfb/ee64656b-a07a-4702-b43c-a132cd518a5c/hot+air+balloon Book Proposal Development - BOOK PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT For experts pursuing traditional publication. Do you want a traditional publishing deal for your nonfiction book? You’re going to need a book proposal. A strong proposal demonstrates: A clear and compelling idea A defined audience A distinctive position within the existing market Your authority to write the book Your ability to actually deliver the book you’re promising That’s where I come in. With 25 years of experience as an editor, author, and ghostwriter for major publishers, I help experts shape their ideas into proposals that agents and editors can take seriously. https://www.heyericbraun.com/store daily 0.75 2023-07-26