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Index Interviews: Howard A. Tyner Articles: Spend a Few Bucks, Make a Million Breaking Through Writer's Block The Internet: A Force for Uniting the Arts An Inside Look At Intellectual Capital.com Book Reviews Editorial Upcoming Events Calendar Reader Mail Return to This Issue's Index Return to Homepage Subscribe
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Reader MailReader 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 If you have a comment about one of the articles or interviews in the IWJ, or a writing-related question you would like answered, please click here for the submission form. |