Reader Mail

Reader Comments About the October, 1997, issue:

Subject: Robin Miller article.

Excellent article by Robin Miller. I find 'bells and whistles' distracting when writing, so I do most of my serious stuff on an old computer and in Dos Wordstar. The words I type is all I see.

When I *want* to be distracted, I turn on the Win 95 computer and play like a baby.

I can't imagine combining the two.

Chuck Nyren
Los Angeles, CA
nyren@ibm.net

Subject: A question

I have a question. What can a individual do if they want to develop a project, like writing a book, but the individual does not have the ability to transfer his actual thoughts to text? Would it be feasible to find a writer to implement the project? If so, how do I find the right one?

Marcel Clark
Maryland
Hasani27@hotmail.com

Dear Marcel,

What you need is a good ghostwriter. The cost to hire a ghostwriter will vary according to the experience level of the ghostwriter. You will want to be sure that the contract you sign with the ghostwriter covers all the appropriate elements such as pricing, whether the piece written will be considered a "work for hire", whether confidentiality will be required etc. There are many exellent freelance ghostwriters. Look in the classified ads of such publications as Writer's Digest and The Writer's Journal. Many writing sites on the Internet have places where freelance writers advertise their services, such as interactive message boards. Be sure to check the credentials of the writer you hire, and ask for writing samples and references. Legitimate freelancers will be happy to provide this information to you.

The Editors

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