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I think they should definitely get credit. Yes it's hard to come up with an awesome and original idea these days, but I'm sure the ghost writer put a hell of a lot of work into getting the idea to come to life. I don't have a problem with ghostwriters really, as long as the get credit as-well.
Sarah wrote: "I think they should definitely get credit. Yes it's hard to come up with an awesome and original idea these days, but I'm sure the ghost writer put a hell of a lot of work into getting the idea to ..."I suppose the whole idea of ghostwriters is to not be seen - i.e not get credit...or they would have to be labelled as co-authors. I always just find it shady when someone insists that they have written a book....when they infact haven't
Yeah your right, I was thinking Co-writing is a great tool, but its not co-writing, they are lying and saying they did it all. I guess I do have a problem with ghostwriters then, as I don't like people taking credit for other peoples hard work.
Sarah wrote: "Yeah your right, I was thinking Co-writing is a great tool, but its not co-writing, they are lying and saying they did it all. I guess I do have a problem with ghostwriters then, as I don't like pe..."it's definitely a tricky one lol. which is why I struggled to write my review for a ghostwritten book
Now I'm wondering how often it happens that I'm unaware of.
V.C. Andrews has a Ghostwriter writing for her. She died in 1989. The Ghostwriter's name is Andrew Neiderman. He read all her Books, from there he started writing her Books.I didn't know that she was dead for a long time, but this man writes exactly like V.C. Andrews and it amazes me how people can do that and really well at that.
So I'm crafting up a post for my blog A Blonde Librarian about ghostwriters and I just wanted a few opinions.
I recently read a book (Girl Online by Zoe Sugg et al), which although it has never been officially stated - was obviously not all Zoe's work...and it left me in a pickle.
I wanted to review the book on my blog...but who do you praise? Although the ideas may be Zoe's...the process of turning ideas from your head into a readable, coherent book is a tricky one that not everyone can do. Whilst I did thoroughly enjoy the book actually....I decided not to review it as the subject of ghostwriters leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
I was just wondering what your thoughts are. Do you agree with people using ghostwriters, and not disclosing it? Where their name appears on the cover...and not the person who actually wrote the words inside?
Do you think that it should be a law that ghostwriters are disclosed and given proper credit for their work? Or do you not really care?
Do you think it's okay for 'authors' to credit a book as their own, when they didn't write it?
Do you lose respect for people who use ghostriters? Do you feel betrayed/duped?
I'm just curious for other people's opinions on the subject??
Thanks
Lauren