May 11, 2006

Ghost Writer Needed for Black Fiction

On philly's craigslist, any guesses who this is for?

Serious Ghost Writer Needed

Ghost Writer needed to do a Black Middle Class novel. Frankly stated, the writer must be able to write in the voice of an African American female. Your race dosen't matter, but your skill sets do! You must be a reader of Black Fiction.

Writer must have a degree in Creative Writing or a degree of equal concentration. Black Middle Class novel chapters 1-16 must be rewritten ( this is not copy editing) and the last 8 chapters need to be written. GW will have an outline for the last 8 chapters. The GW will also have to rewrite the 1st 1-12 chapters of Black Middle Class Drama. Writer must understand what it means to be a GW and have a good attitude. GW Must be able to do task quickly and efficiently. Turn around time for this project is 2 months! Writer must be able to meet one day out of 7-9 days with author to go over what has been done and to talk about what needs to be added or changed...

...Ghost Writer must sign a confidentiality agreement, complete a W-9 form, produce a valid driver license, social security card (which will be copied), and their references and educational experience will be checked.

* Compensation: $4,000.00-8,500.00

Posted by jsmooth995 at May 11, 2006 02:28 AM
Comments

I'm curious, too. That's not much in the way of compensation.

Posted by: chr0me_kitten at May 11, 2006 08:51 AM

no idea who that is for since i'm generally averse to "fiction" but i do know that compensation is bs!

Posted by: jb at May 11, 2006 10:16 AM

I dont believe you, now authors have ghost writers???? First rappers now this, who's next?
Damn, say it aint so Terry! lol nah i think she writes her own stuff.

Posted by: Creem at May 11, 2006 11:12 AM

I dunno but they've been advertising it for a year now. I actually sent an email when I was reallyreallyreally broke and they didn't even write back, the bums.

Posted by: anne at May 11, 2006 01:28 PM

Jsmooth. I'm ur girl. How ya gonna be white and write black? That is just plain presumptuous. Holla bak if you still need a best seller.

Posted by: Licia at May 11, 2006 09:55 PM

Can anybody help me outI do not have a college degree in anything i just want to write/ghost.I have a book of hits,no beats just writen heat.

Posted by: Scott Free at May 18, 2006 12:11 PM

This is a scam! This person responded to me with some crappy excerpts from their book asking me to prove myself by rewriting that shit! I didn't even respond. They wouldn't even reveal their identity. A word of caution, there are some evil people out there who get a bunch of writers to submit samples (via rewriting excerpts of their book, website, article, you name it) and then use the work submitted to improve their novel, website, article etc for free. Don't fall for it. If you provide samples, that should be sufficient. Please excuse the profanity, but this type of stuff just pisses me off! www.beverlyaarons.com

Posted by: Beverly at June 1, 2006 11:18 AM

I appreciate that Beverly. Nothing like preying on someone's passions. Thank you so much. I'll just do my own thing like I started and give it to God to get it in the right hands. You can't just hand your baby over to anyone. Right?? Thanks again and good luck on your novel or writing endeavors.

Posted by: Licia at June 2, 2006 12:37 PM

This is to Beverly and to all the above. Please read.

1st. it is not a scam!
2nd. You most likely didn't have what we were seeking and thus your application was simply rejected.
3. Your educational experience was weak.
On 5/10/06 you applied. We aren't seeking a GW that has screenwriting experience. We seek novel experience first and foremost.

As you speak online, so can I.

Note Don't hate the player, hate the game!

Posted by: GW at June 2, 2006 08:47 PM

I just want you all to know the posting is closed and we have a GW. He is a white male. His pay is $9,500.00 for 2 months of work! For all the foul and salty applicants, don't listen to people like Beverly. She is just salty because she got rejected. Apply for jobs. If you get it, then great, if not go to the next. The sample which was given was 3 pages from the galley. All 300 applicants got the same sample. Question, how the hell can one write a novel from three pages? Frankly stated, it can't be done.

Until the next time, keep on looking for a GW project. There is more to come! Take care

Posted by: GW at June 2, 2006 09:19 PM

That sounds sooo coolll !!!! I love the idea!!!!

Posted by: chareen Ibraheem at June 27, 2006 03:35 AM

That sounds like something I would do!!!!

Posted by: chareen Ibraheem at June 27, 2006 03:36 AM

I don't have a degree. I have hella skills though. 27yr. old black female that can spit. Compose poetry and starting on a book called the days of my life. I want to ghostwrite because I don't want to be in the lime light, but still tring to make some bread. I have alot of people that want me to perform I will if I must but I want to just write. If your looking for a ghostwriter for hiphop, or wahtever drop me an email holla

Posted by: Nikki at July 10, 2006 04:50 AM

Hi,
I'm interested in the position. I got mad skills...unfortunately I dont have my B.A yet...im waiting for them to offer my last three credit spanish class then I'll have my B.A. in english- creative writing concentration from an HBCU. I'm well rounded--I do spoken word, poetry, plays, novels and basically I can hook up just about anything. I've had different pieces published in the school's literary magazine and paper.Get at cha girl! Hola.

Posted by: Sultry at October 18, 2006 09:51 PM

Screw 'EM rip off work for hire deals most of them are no talent conivers playing themselves even rednecks wouldn;t taken the jobs at those rates. Its a laugh as I solicit RPFs from all sides of the deal as publsihers, producer, editor and writer.

Let those a'holes write their own scripts speeches and watch them bumble (editing rates are at least 5 times higher).

They can swing as many deals as they like, but have them try speaking intelligently first.

Hey how about this write me a no-budget scripts I can produce on a budget (go figure).

BTW


POETS WRITERS NOTICE:

WANTED FINISHED POETRY MANUSCRIPTS FOR PRINT PUBLICATION
Wanted legal rights to publish original poetry work from original author in 5.5"x8.5" format, 40-64 pages (equals approx 20-32 letter size format single spaced). Must be in finished manuscript submitted with personal particulars and brief resume (1 page). Contractual obligations involved involved parties must have legal rights to original work.

Andrew Stergiou
Universal Living Arts Inc.
P.O.Box 1615, Altoona, Pa 16603

WANTED FINISHED POETRY Book MANUSCRIPTS FOR PRINT PUBLICATION
5.5"x8.5" format 40-64 pages. Contractual obligations.
Universal Living Arts Inc. P.O.Box 1615, Altoona, Pa 16603

So you want to be a published writer? Good Luck!

Listen first I am a publisher I don't even want to look at writers let alone writers that don't follow simple instructions!! (I get stressed without your BS).
Writers find it difficult to get published ask anyone

(WARNING so don't bother me and play your stupid head games show respect and wear a suit or something. I am not your momma nor babysitter so watch it.)

(I)
I don't care what you do what is wanted is something that works What is first needed for consideration is:

1. A fairly well written manuscript or more of interesting material that doesn't need editing, or if editing is needed it doesn't become a problem.

2. I print and have the resources to print produce and video so keep that in mind and make complete presentations (if you don't know what you want and/or are timid it goes no where I don't have time for that [I have other projects])

3. First Check out self-publishing costs, books on demand, and the vanity press companies if you want to research thisn and annoy someone I am ready to make a deal.
(II)
What do I want?

1. WANTED FINISHED or FAIRLY FINIESHED POETRY Book MANUSCRIPTS FOR PRINT PUBLICATION APPRXIMATELY 5.5"x8.5" format 40-80 pages 12point font

2. There are contractual obligations as this is not a hobby, and send a detailed resume so we know what cults criminal organizations etc police military you have belonged to, what education background you have etc what venues you worked relating to POETRY WRITING PERFORMANCE ART PSYCHO THERAPHY, incarceration, institutionalization etc medical problems any frigging thing

And I put my money where my frigging mouth is namely I'd print publish, and produce you in performance at no cost to you if you can "make a deaaaaal" like Trump and Dylan say.

Those with Snot nose arrogance Please take a hike I have little patience this is the job side to what I am doing (I JUST WORK HERE!)

(III)
What does my publishing offer you as an author

1. commercially a high royalty after costs in production pricing geared towards a mass market (authors with venues)

Some of the figures related to Books on demand suggest retail prices of approx $10.95 80pp, $12.95 120pp, $15.95 which can be prohibitive to first time authors

2. Long term development and support Large Publishers take non-producing work out of print relatively quickly but often the retain rights so that access to your work is obstructed.

3. We pay the costs related to authors we are interested where as self-published authors require prohibitive outlays of cash that are expensive for the best rates affording commercial pricing.

~A~
Universal Living Arts Inc.
P.O.Box 1615, Altoona, Pa 16603

Posted by: Andrew Zito at November 10, 2006 07:59 PM


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