tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post7500605799969307932..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Ghostwriting -- the Ultimate EditDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-74933921607689326622009-10-23T14:15:45.599-06:002009-10-23T14:15:45.599-06:00I've been a ghostwriter for over 10 years now,...I've been a ghostwriter for over 10 years now, and although sometimes my ego whines a bit because I get no credit or glory, I Love My Job! I feel honored that people share their stories and ideas with me, and allow me to present them to the world. Just because someone is not a writer does not mean they don't have stories or ideas that are worthy of a book. The fact that ghostwriting is an expensive service makes their trust in me even more of an honor. I am now working on a class on ghostwriting for other writers who want to try their hand at this immensely satisfying field. <br /><br />Kim Pearson<br />http://www.primary-sources.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69735111600732511072009-10-22T17:54:28.827-06:002009-10-22T17:54:28.827-06:00Thank you for the heads-up on Arbor Books, Laura. ...Thank you for the heads-up on Arbor Books, Laura. I know nothing about the credibility of the sites I listed, which is why I didn't recommend any of them. If anyone knows anything about the others I mentioned--or if you have any other recommendations based on knowledge or experience, please share with all of us. Thanks much!Linda Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-50131796496794113352009-10-21T22:17:28.043-06:002009-10-21T22:17:28.043-06:00I read that Hilary Clinton's ghost writer rece...I read that Hilary Clinton's ghost writer received $250,000 for her contribution, but that was but a mere drip in the bucket compared to the millions of dollars in advance Ms. Clinton received for publishing her memoirs or whatever drivel it was. :) I could use $250,000...matter of fact, I could use $2.50. *lol*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683064637626718318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-72825779883094418232009-10-21T21:24:52.189-06:002009-10-21T21:24:52.189-06:00I've done a couple of projects for others, alt...I've done a couple of projects for others, although not celebrities that could pay as much as quoted here, but enough that it was worth a couple months of my time. In some ways I hated that my name was not attached, but I just considered it a work for hire, put the money in the bank and went on to write something I could put my name on.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-54675914078644573482009-10-21T18:20:26.424-06:002009-10-21T18:20:26.424-06:00It would have to be a very big cheque. I have too ...It would have to be a very big cheque. I have too many of my own books I'd rather be writing.Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-20526356884334952142009-10-21T12:23:00.283-06:002009-10-21T12:23:00.283-06:00Thanks for this post Linda. I have been a professi...Thanks for this post Linda. I have been a professional ghostwriter for more than 16 years and it is a rewarding career. Just FYI - you list a few ghostwriting services in the post and I thought you might want to be aware that in his book "The Fine Print of Self-Publishing", Mark Levine lists Arbor Books as a "Publisher to Avoid", including their ghostwriting services. (However, I have no first-hand personal experience.)Laura Crosshttp://www.truestoryink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-21831327429919673922009-10-21T08:03:09.731-06:002009-10-21T08:03:09.731-06:00Very interesting post, Linda. Thanks for the links...Very interesting post, Linda. Thanks for the links, too.<br /><br />It's more fun to see your own name on a book, but it's also fun to deposit a check in the bank. <br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86644080568463002272009-10-21T06:39:59.776-06:002009-10-21T06:39:59.776-06:00All that work and no glory. Seems a shame, but may...All that work and no glory. Seems a shame, but maybe the money is good.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.com<br />http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22980131252998243042009-10-21T04:47:24.026-06:002009-10-21T04:47:24.026-06:00Yes, there are a lot of name authors out there off...Yes, there are a lot of name authors out there offering ghostwriting services!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com