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Ghostwriting - A Bittersweet Writing Experience by Robert Flores
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Last year I had the opportunity to finish several ghost writing projects. As with most ghostwriting I do, the experience is bittersweet. Bitter because from time to time I lose focus and find myself wallowing in self pity, usually when a brilliant story, metaphor, or simile is born, and no one will ever know I wrote it. During these moments, only moose tracks ice cream will do, and no, I can't stand the sound of a keyboard under my fingers. Why am I telling you this? Because if you are here, you are probably wondering if you should ghostwrite until you can have your own byline. That's a decision only you can make, but it's helpful to first talk to others who have done it. Then and only then can you determine if ghostwriting is a good fit for you. This is what you can take from my experience ... Pride of ownership (or authorship) is a sly beast that can seduce the most humble soul. "Writers Write," I drill myself when the beast pops out, and eventually I'm back on track. Of course, it helps to write things that make a difference, at least for me; I have to believe in what I write--and that's partly the sweet. Over time, however, I've come to realize that the sweetest part of the deal is what I, the writer, have gained from ghostwriting. And no, I'm not talking about the paycheck. Confidence My self-confidence as a writer grows from seeing my words in print and knowing that someone is reading them. Yes, I aspire to have a byline like the next writer, but when the rejection slip arrives, confidence can take a hit and so can momentum. Ghostwriting fuels momentum when nothing else will. Mastery Mastery comes through practice. And there's no better opportunity to practice than moving beyond the dress rehearsal and on to the real stage. Ghostwriting lends me this opportunity. It is particularly important for me to write for a real audience because I don't ever want to teach writing from a theoretical stance. I want to experience the frustration my students experience and the joy of finally birthing writing others want to read. My craft improves when I write; ghostwriting can keep me writing. Honesty For me, writing is not a job but a passion and a mission. I don't write for money or self-fulfillment (although I like getting paid for my writing and find fulfillment producing it). I write because I can make a difference with the passion I was given -- I write to move. I write to inspire. I write to give hope. And I write to make this world a better place -- thus I can and will only ghostwrite if I can sleep at night and face myself in the morning. It is easy to compromise when no one is watching --when the product doesn't bear my name. Ghostwriting tests my integrity. Some writers strongly advise against ghostwriting. Jerry B. Jenkins, prolific writer and bestselling author of the Left Behind series, has mixed feelings about ghostwriting. Having done so himself in five different occasions, he advises against it. He believes that "The writer deserves credit, and the reader deserves to know who did the writing." I sense that Jenkins has developed sensitivity for the inner struggle that ghostwriters face. Still don't know whether ghostwriting is for you? Take on a small project and get the feel for the process. You will know. dissertation writing service
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