tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post791422244243200826..comments2023-07-18T18:47:23.113+02:00Comments on "Skipping Stone" Memories: I’ve Always Wanted to Write a BookDenise Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-78811304797947886762012-03-29T23:47:10.605+02:002012-03-29T23:47:10.605+02:00LOL... I can always squeak Lincoln into a conversa...LOL... I can always squeak Lincoln into a conversation. <br /><br />Re: ghostwriter vs. speechwriter, I suppose they are not exactly synonymous, but I linked them more so for the fact that some people might not be aware that those words are not the President's, just as many people are unaware of books that are ghostwritten. What an odd thing (the more I think about it), but, alas, ghostwriting is all part of the publishing industry...Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634681223129304563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-57488157842742238092012-03-29T17:17:10.896+02:002012-03-29T17:17:10.896+02:00Nah, you're never too late to join in a discus...Nah, you're never too late to join in a discussion.<br /><br />I thought they're not necessarily ghostwriters, but speech writers? I guess I can understand ghostwriting President's speeches because they don't have time to research and write about National topics.<br /><br />BUT, I am not surprised my friend, Barb would mention President Lincoln. :) Thanks for stopping by.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-58902474576262349362012-03-29T13:47:49.610+02:002012-03-29T13:47:49.610+02:00Interesting post and discussion; hope I'm not ...Interesting post and discussion; hope I'm not too late to join. :P <br /><br />It's strange how ghostwriting is accepted for certain areas, like Presidents' speeches, and yet everyone marvels over how brilliant the President is after he gives it (any President, not just Obama). I think Lincoln was one of the last ones who wrote his own speech, wasn't he—or did I just make that up? LOL (just googled it.. there were others!)<br /><br />Anyhow, regarding ghostwriting books, I feel a similar disconnect to you because I know how much the process of writing has changed me for the better. I can't imagine coming up with ideas only to have someone else write them out. But as in many creative endeavors, there is always a business aspect, too.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634681223129304563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-7273315746716417452012-03-26T22:40:02.369+02:002012-03-26T22:40:02.369+02:00BFTS, I guess I can't help but fault the big h...BFTS, I guess I can't help but fault the big houses for going in that direction to stay afloat. They saw technology seeping into the literary world, but disregarded it until it was too late. <br /><br />I agree. In some instances, it's understandable, and in others, it's 'literary whoring' (Nice phrase). Thanks for your input.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-81526781068064491572012-03-26T20:35:05.403+02:002012-03-26T20:35:05.403+02:00I guess you can't fault the big houses for jus...I guess you can't fault the big houses for just trying to stay afloat. All they're looking for is something that will sell and keep them in business. That said, a writer's got to make a buck. Bryan and I were just talking about ghostwriting the other day. I think, in some instances, it's definitely necessary, especially if the story is an important one. In the case of Snookie or Dog the fucking Bounty Hunter, it's just literary whoring. But, I can't blame the ghosties at all. A guy's gotta eat.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-15962159358524510142012-03-26T17:23:02.978+02:002012-03-26T17:23:02.978+02:00Hi WilyBCool, I took that picture on a foggy morni...Hi WilyBCool, I took that picture on a foggy morning in Mystic, Connecticut.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-89628871121022274322012-03-26T16:53:22.813+02:002012-03-26T16:53:22.813+02:00Odd, never really thought about it. Hmm... guess ...Odd, never really thought about it. Hmm... guess I would only be able to make a call on it should the opportunity come my way. ;D Love tall ships by the way!WilyBCoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024857201066234431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-41146006657323931952012-03-26T16:46:18.735+02:002012-03-26T16:46:18.735+02:00Hilarious, Adam. I had no idea Bristol Palin did t...Hilarious, Adam. I had no idea Bristol Palin did that. Maybe she figured everyone knew she didn't write it? At least the ghostwriter received the recognition. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-42280637758577770532012-03-26T16:23:23.099+02:002012-03-26T16:23:23.099+02:00I love ghostwriting because it eventually comes ou...I love ghostwriting because it eventually comes out and you find out which celebrities are dumb as rocks that they couldn't write even a rough draft and have an editor fix the mistakes. <br /><br />I remember hearing Bristol Palin inviting people to come meet her and the ghostwriter of her book. Way to keep an image there.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-37853118497762041572012-03-26T05:21:32.854+02:002012-03-26T05:21:32.854+02:00Heather, Thanks for stopping by. I figured some ot...Heather, Thanks for stopping by. I figured some other creative arts share some collaboration. Sending quilt tops to be quilted and bound is like sending the manuscript to be bound. Neither one is doing the actual creativity. <br /><br />I appreciate you pointing out students painting the great masters paintings. I've never heard that before...something I just learned.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-38313720848597088282012-03-26T04:08:04.175+02:002012-03-26T04:08:04.175+02:00I hadn't considered this. I have heard that t...I hadn't considered this. I have heard that the great masters sometimes had their students paint the backgrounds in their paintings. Many quilt designers send their quilt tops out to others to be quilted and bound. This collaboration doesn't just happen in writing.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-67750976042378020522012-03-26T03:25:32.950+02:002012-03-26T03:25:32.950+02:00Peggy, that's an interesting take. I haven'...Peggy, that's an interesting take. I haven't thought about someone writing for the actors/celebrities fame or attention. Thanks for stopping by and giving your input. I appreciate it.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-64203251469638378122012-03-26T01:10:51.494+02:002012-03-26T01:10:51.494+02:00I guess it doesn't really bother me. It kind o...I guess it doesn't really bother me. It kind of benefits all parties, including the actual author. Sure, they aren't the one that gets the recognition, but maybe some really don't want it. As far as the celebrities themselves.... actors don't write the characters / scripts that made them famous. I guess I just kind of see this as the same thing-- someone else writing something that gets the celebrity more attention. I think the general public gets the difference-- that the hard work that went into it really wasn't the celebrity doing it. They know it was an author who worked really hard to get there.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.com