tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.comments2023-10-30T07:28:27.097-04:00Gotham GhostwritersGotham Ghostwritershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17763863284206933224noreply@blogger.comBlogger427125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-4276087397949322822015-11-24T16:30:05.738-05:002015-11-24T16:30:05.738-05:00Thank you! As a fellow Australian ghostwriter I to...Thank you! As a fellow Australian ghostwriter I totally get this!vAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335333377399450341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-50641101952937161762015-05-26T10:33:30.656-04:002015-05-26T10:33:30.656-04:00Nice review, Dana. And thanks for putting it into ...Nice review, Dana. And thanks for putting it into context with a bit of Lincoln's history. As a speechwriter, I often find myself referring to Abe's words. They prompt me to strive for simplicity and clarity. He speaks to us still! <br /><br />Hope you are well. <br /><br />Donna LoyleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11425121562793987438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-12939274530826465882014-11-13T08:48:36.444-05:002014-11-13T08:48:36.444-05:00This is a great warning (for client-side folks lik...This is a great warning (for client-side folks like me too), and thanks for sharing a gut-wrenching experience.<br /><br />While I happen to have only hired writers from personal referrals, I've used Elance for research and word processing tasks with happy results. But reading your post got me a bit riled up.<br /><br />Here's an idea that may help: whether you choose to look for work on freelance sites or not, post a visible but subtle note on all your other marketing (website, blog, LinkedIn, Twitter) that simply says either:<br /><br />"Please see my Elance profile _here_"<br />or<br />"Note that I do not offer services via Elance or oDesk"<br /><br />Not only does that tip off potential clients and subcontractors if you are being impersonated... much more importantly if a scam artist is going to go through all the trouble to "become you", they'll see this note and move on to an easier target.atingleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081185676395067910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-31236265945356002102014-11-13T08:47:37.490-05:002014-11-13T08:47:37.490-05:00This is a great warning (for client-side folks lik...This is a great warning (for client-side folks like me too), and thanks for sharing a gut-wrenching experience.<br /><br />While I happen to have only hired writers from personal referrals, I've used Elance for research and word processing tasks with happy results. But reading your post got me a bit riled up.<br /><br />Here's an idea that may help: whether you choose to look for work on freelance sites or not, post a visible but subtle note on all your other marketing (website, blog, LinkedIn, Twitter) that simply says either:<br /><br />"Please see my Elance profile _here_"<br />or<br />"Note that I do not offer services via Elance or oDesk"<br /><br />Not only does that tip off potential clients and subcontractors if you are being impersonated... much more importantly if a scam artist is going to go through all the trouble to "become you", they'll see this note and likely move on to an easier target.atingleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081185676395067910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-1968060613113642372014-10-20T12:52:42.326-04:002014-10-20T12:52:42.326-04:00this is so true, reminding me of the joys and bene...this is so true, reminding me of the joys and benefits of groups, and of the writing group I started five years ago. Thanks for posting! SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056192666803799229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-17118353735544445402014-09-24T10:42:24.851-04:002014-09-24T10:42:24.851-04:00Writing at Paragraph provides me with an wonderful...Writing at Paragraph provides me with an wonderful community of writers. (Paragraph is a "workspace for writers" on 14th Street, Manhattan.)Lee Bob Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468868177560540799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-5245299533467314282014-08-01T11:06:38.328-04:002014-08-01T11:06:38.328-04:00REVISION: You had me with most of what you wrote,...REVISION: You had me with most of what you wrote, until you got to the part about "white dudes." I too have written content (as well as having worked for and/or alongside of) for high-echelon business people. Newsflash: the day of the "white CEO" is coming to an end, because women and blacks are moving into those positions. I support their right to be in those positions as much as the next person. And guess what? Many of them are every bit as pompous, arrogant, very disrespectful and frankly, not that smart as as you make their white counterparts out to be. Also, reality check: historically, the vast, overwhelming majority of men never reach any type of position of power in their lives. See "Self Made Man" by Norah Vincent (yes, a book about men written by a woman who had the guts to be honest) and The Myth of Male Power by Warren Farrell. Eye opening. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-21757537890977764132014-08-01T11:03:55.853-04:002014-08-01T11:03:55.853-04:00You had me with most of what you wrote, until you ...You had me with most of what you wrote, until you got to the part about "white dudes." I too have written content (as well as having worked for and/or alongside of) for high-echelon business people. Newsflash: the day of the "white CEO" is coming to an end, because women and blacks are moving into those positions. And many of them are every bit as pompous, arrogant, very disrespectful and frankly, not that smart as their white counterparts. Also, reality check: historically, the vast, overwhelming majority of men never reach any type of position of power in their lives. See "Self Made Man" by Norah Vincent (yes, a book about men written by a woman who had the guts to be honest) and The Myth of Male Power by Warren Farrell. Eye opening. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-28241331445103429332014-07-21T17:32:18.735-04:002014-07-21T17:32:18.735-04:00Great words of wisdom - thank you!Great words of wisdom - thank you!Gayle Keckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040960392724613303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-91093531819088013912014-07-21T14:49:08.311-04:002014-07-21T14:49:08.311-04:00This is great. But I'm left curious. What was ...This is great. But I'm left curious. What was the last sentence supposed to say? "you're going.. " to do what?Alice Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008177785071669308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-26063345111938512312014-03-09T17:06:38.697-04:002014-03-09T17:06:38.697-04:00Great tips from Graciela, a quality writer who is ...Great tips from Graciela, a quality writer who is always ready to help! It was great to learn more about her journey and get inside tips from the book too. Christy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038079735340440318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-56865520514120357682014-02-27T13:07:11.710-05:002014-02-27T13:07:11.710-05:00It's important to think small and be opportuni...It's important to think small and be opportunity-focused, but also to think big and create your own opportunities.....<br /><br />How do you propose to do both Madam Butterfly?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658581956816597786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-13250325507354866732014-02-27T13:06:40.954-05:002014-02-27T13:06:40.954-05:00It's important to think small and be opportuni...It's important to think small and be opportunity-focused, but also to think big and create your own opportunities.<br /><br />....<br /><br />How do you propose one does both madam butterfly?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658581956816597786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-54251454734919844702014-01-14T18:08:29.717-05:002014-01-14T18:08:29.717-05:00Some very good, and practical, advice, Heather. I ...Some very good, and practical, advice, Heather. I particularly like the first three.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785596688590290711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-80214016562346694772014-01-14T18:07:07.252-05:002014-01-14T18:07:07.252-05:00Some very good, and practical, advice, Heather. I ...Some very good, and practical, advice, Heather. I particularly like the first three.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785596688590290711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-66955037414751246852013-11-12T12:51:20.352-05:002013-11-12T12:51:20.352-05:00Excellent. I will add that yesterday while in a us...Excellent. I will add that yesterday while in a used bookstore with my 16 year old daughter, she was perusing the romance section -- her self-indulgent reading of choice -- and declared, "Mom! I'm sure the romance publishing market has increased a hundred percent just because now no one can tell you're reading one. These covers are SO EMBARRASSING!" - Vivi Sojorhn, https://thearts.periodical.co/Vivi Sojorhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026057655800462729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-36085657441769178002013-11-11T11:51:44.384-05:002013-11-11T11:51:44.384-05:00Lewis Dvorkin, chief content manager at Forbes, is...Lewis Dvorkin, chief content manager at Forbes, is always interesting on the new directions in journalism. Today he comments on a tour of Europe and reactions of PR people, ad agencies and journos to his ideas on content marketing. Older columns discuss how the magazine has grown both online and print readership.<br />http://onforb.es/1boyulV David Carr in the NYT makes some similar points today.Tom Groenfeldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17020572164859447033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-6853817001281275762013-11-11T11:48:05.452-05:002013-11-11T11:48:05.452-05:00I think Lewis Dvorkin at Forbes is always interest...I think Lewis Dvorkin at Forbes is always interesting on new directions in publishing (and not just because I write at Forbes.com) Today he writes about content marketing and feedback fro a European tour meeting journalists, PR folks and ad agencies<br />http://onforb.es/1boyulV David Carr in the NYT has some similar comments on content marketing and potential for journos.Tom Groenfeldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17020572164859447033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-54588531624415823902013-07-25T15:02:02.602-04:002013-07-25T15:02:02.602-04:00Hi Alice:
I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
And I...Hi Alice:<br />I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina.<br />And I work as a ghost.<br />I read your article and I feel the same.<br />But I like a man I will be "a parent for rent?"<br /><br />My friends always ask me why I do not publish my name. I already did but the ghost is satiscaccion be higher.<br />The ego I leave for my clients.<br /><br />Affection from the end of the world<br />Rodolfo Compte<br />Sorry for my typosgeneracionjovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790633952804902127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-87632621590503618432013-07-23T09:37:51.953-04:002013-07-23T09:37:51.953-04:00You put it so well, Alice! I do get out and promo...You put it so well, Alice! I do get out and promote my own novels--which I love doing--but as a ghost writer I get to focus on what I love best: crafting sentences, finding a voice, and assembling a narrative structure that is unique to that particular book. It's all about the writing for me, and I feel so blessed that I get to do this. Holly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04462441910530132918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-19405639917385421272013-05-17T18:40:31.196-04:002013-05-17T18:40:31.196-04:00Very timely post - I'm just overhauling my wri...Very timely post - I'm just overhauling my writer website, and these tips will come in handy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992791002882770708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-49805183290193713072013-04-29T17:11:11.379-04:002013-04-29T17:11:11.379-04:00As I live just up the freeway in Marina del Rey, I...As I live just up the freeway in Marina del Rey, I would love to attend. But Gotham is keeping me too busy, thank God--and Dan and Oriana. Have fun! -M. Rutledge McCall M. Rutledge McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213463208754869043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-59459127754215270742013-01-08T09:00:30.335-05:002013-01-08T09:00:30.335-05:00Actually, it is a sort of "golden age" f...Actually, it is a sort of "golden age" for getting one's writings out to the world, and there certainly is an upside for "profit publishing," as analyzed in this white paper: http://camartisticmanagement.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=69 M. Rutledge McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213463208754869043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-45202237646889193432012-12-26T01:20:20.989-05:002012-12-26T01:20:20.989-05:00Brooke, this is a comment about your recent review...Brooke, this is a comment about your recent review of the 1960s classic conspiracy drama "Seven Days In May".<br /><br />I read “Seven Days In May” soon after it came out, when I was in high school, and, yes, it was the Kennedy era. I was quite fascinated by the book at the time, in no small part because of the natural intrigue associated with conspiracies. I remember discussing the book with my father, who — because of the publicity surrounding the book — had decided to read it as well, in part so that he could discuss it with me.<br /><br />I was interested to read Mr. Stoddard’s review, mainly because of the vivid memory I had of the era, nearly 50 years ago, when I read the book. I would take issue with only one observation that Mr. Stoddard makes in regard to the significance of the book, when he writes: “Seven Days in May gives warning that political fervor can lead to self-justified action against the Constitution. During the Kennedy era, Seven Days in May warned that the military-industrial complex was a power rivaling that of the executive branch; in a delightful Mad Men sort of way, the book still does.” Allow me to explain why.<br /><br />As I recall being quite taken at the time with the premise that a military coup could possibly happen in the U.S., I still remember the question that my father asked me after we both finished reading the book.<br /><br />He asked me if I knew why what was portrayed in the book could never happen in the U.S. I thought and thought, but could not come up with a satisfactory answer. My father then told me, simply: because the American public would never stand for it !<br /><br />As dramatic a portrayal of conspiratorial intrigue that Seven Days In May was — and perhaps still is — it is important that it is a work of fiction, and saying that this work of fiction gives a “warning that political fervor can lead to self-justified action against the Constitution” is a completely hypothetical warning about something that has in fact never happened. And, I might add, would never be tolerated by the American public. We should probably be careful about succumbing to titillating stereotypes about the military and the elected government in the U.S.<br /><br />It may also be worth noting the insight and wisdom of my father’s observation in light of the fact that he was once on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and retired a three-star general.<br /><br />Thanks again for the ‘memories’, Brooke — but let’s not anticipate conspiracy scenarios in real life however dramatic they may be in fiction.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230664933538461949.post-49230526238938792282012-09-11T11:04:52.763-04:002012-09-11T11:04:52.763-04:00Yeah, one of the best things about being a writer ...Yeah, one of the best things about being a writer is the reaction of others. When I hear "So, Tim, what do you do?" and I reply, "I ghostwrite nonfiction books," I always get raised eyebrows and a reaction that says, "Cool!" Almost everyone wants to be a writer, and that results in a great deal of interest. Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525549476061471120noreply@blogger.com