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	<title>Comments on: Do You Sell Things You Don&#8217;t Believe In?</title>
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		<title>By: Anonymous</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-639883</link>
		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: los tres</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-272460</link>
		<dc:creator>los tres</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-272460</guid>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>disegno piacevole, lavoro grande <img src='http://bly.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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		<title>By: Karl Heckman</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-235489</link>
		<dc:creator>Karl Heckman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-235489</guid>
		<description>Three words of suggested advice.

Cash up front.

AND, if you aren't certain you want it, charge heavy and let the client say no. That way the extra $$$ can lift your spirits while you work.

OK, 30 words.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Three words of suggested advice.</p>
<p>Cash up front.</p>
<p>AND, if you aren&#8217;t certain you want it, charge heavy and let the client say no. That way the extra $$$ can lift your spirits while you work.</p>
<p>OK, 30 words.</p>
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		<title>By: Frank Catalano</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-224275</link>
		<dc:creator>Frank Catalano</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-224275</guid>
		<description>At the end of the day, all we've really got is our reputations.

If you think writing it will hurt it, in any way, shape or fashion: Don't.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the end of the day, all we&#8217;ve really got is our reputations.</p>
<p>If you think writing it will hurt it, in any way, shape or fashion: Don&#8217;t.</p>
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		<title>By: Joel Heffner</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-221562</link>
		<dc:creator>Joel Heffner</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-221562</guid>
		<description>When in doubt, don't.

Joel</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When in doubt, don&#8217;t.</p>
<p>Joel</p>
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		<title>By: Rob Swanson</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-217721</link>
		<dc:creator>Rob Swanson</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-217721</guid>
		<description>I'm RS (he says, with a deep gravely voice).  Thanks for posting the question, Bob, and all for responding.

I actually think I'd enjoy writing such a thing.  The biggest problem I'd have, since I'm not a believer in such things, would be taking liberties, and embellishing beyond the source material.  A nudge here, a nudge there...

I've read such books in the past and quite enjoy the few that are written well.  As Sean said above, one man's non-fiction is another's fiction (Bill and Hillary Clinton's books, anyone?)

If he responds back, I'll request the source material and look it over.  If there's enough for a book, I'd present my fee and payment schedule, and upon receipt of the first check develop the structure.  I've been writing medical and financial books, so this would be a refreshing change.  I just can't imagine him having the money to hire me.  On the other hand, I'm only three years into ghosting, so I do look to older, wiser pros to help me refine ethics.  I've spoken with a new friend who hired a ghostwriter to help him with his book and the guy did nothing but a light edit for $70,000.  My friend now thinks ghosts are a rip-off.  As such, I'm leary of my practices reflecting well on the profession as a whole and other ghosts in particular.  That's one of the reasons I value this blog, because the people seem smart, thoughtful and generous with their knowledge.

Thank you all.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m RS (he says, with a deep gravely voice).  Thanks for posting the question, Bob, and all for responding.</p>
<p>I actually think I&#8217;d enjoy writing such a thing.  The biggest problem I&#8217;d have, since I&#8217;m not a believer in such things, would be taking liberties, and embellishing beyond the source material.  A nudge here, a nudge there&#8230;</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve read such books in the past and quite enjoy the few that are written well.  As Sean said above, one man&#8217;s non-fiction is another&#8217;s fiction (Bill and Hillary Clinton&#8217;s books, anyone?)</p>
<p>If he responds back, I&#8217;ll request the source material and look it over.  If there&#8217;s enough for a book, I&#8217;d present my fee and payment schedule, and upon receipt of the first check develop the structure.  I&#8217;ve been writing medical and financial books, so this would be a refreshing change.  I just can&#8217;t imagine him having the money to hire me.  On the other hand, I&#8217;m only three years into ghosting, so I do look to older, wiser pros to help me refine ethics.  I&#8217;ve spoken with a new friend who hired a ghostwriter to help him with his book and the guy did nothing but a light edit for $70,000.  My friend now thinks ghosts are a rip-off.  As such, I&#8217;m leary of my practices reflecting well on the profession as a whole and other ghosts in particular.  That&#8217;s one of the reasons I value this blog, because the people seem smart, thoughtful and generous with their knowledge.</p>
<p>Thank you all.</p>
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		<title>By: Ted Demopoulos</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-215984</link>
		<dc:creator>Ted Demopoulos</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2006 12:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-215984</guid>
		<description>I see no ethical or other dilemma if you think you can do a great job. Far out beliefs are very different from unethical practices, e.g. "all bald men are aliens" vs. "how to steal for fun and profit."

Now, working for a nutcase might not be fun, and it might be hard to get excited/involved, and there are several other reasons you might bag the job.

Where are the aliens from?
Do they believe in mixed-specie marriage?
Who are they going to vote for?
Do you get to meet them?
Will they try to kill you for exposing them?

I'd ask questions like these to see what type of "more than one standard deviation from the norm" thinker you're dealing with :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I see no ethical or other dilemma if you think you can do a great job. Far out beliefs are very different from unethical practices, e.g. &#8220;all bald men are aliens&#8221; vs. &#8220;how to steal for fun and profit.&#8221;</p>
<p>Now, working for a nutcase might not be fun, and it might be hard to get excited/involved, and there are several other reasons you might bag the job.</p>
<p>Where are the aliens from?<br />
Do they believe in mixed-specie marriage?<br />
Who are they going to vote for?<br />
Do you get to meet them?<br />
Will they try to kill you for exposing them?</p>
<p>I&#8217;d ask questions like these to see what type of &#8220;more than one standard deviation from the norm&#8221; thinker you&#8217;re dealing with <img src='http://bly.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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		<title>By: Mike Duffy</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-215680</link>
		<dc:creator>Mike Duffy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Can you say "Whitley Streiber?"  I knew you could!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitley_Strieber

If the author believes it, it's somebody's truth, no?  If you don't find it morally questionable, then you need to ask what business you're in: ghost-wrting or truth-telling.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can you say &#8220;Whitley Streiber?&#8221;  I knew you could!<br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitley_Strieber" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitley_Strieber</a></p>
<p>If the author believes it, it&#8217;s somebody&#8217;s truth, no?  If you don&#8217;t find it morally questionable, then you need to ask what business you&#8217;re in: ghost-wrting or truth-telling.</p>
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		<title>By: Sean Woodruff</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-215668</link>
		<dc:creator>Sean Woodruff</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-215668</guid>
		<description>If RS can't wrap his/her mind around selling the writing, not the topic being written, then refer it and collect a finder's fee from the other writer.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If RS can&#8217;t wrap his/her mind around selling the writing, not the topic being written, then refer it and collect a finder&#8217;s fee from the other writer.</p>
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		<title>By: Sean Woodruff</title>
		<link>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-215667</link>
		<dc:creator>Sean Woodruff</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://bly.com/blog/general/do-you-sell-things-you-dont-believe-in/#comment-215667</guid>
		<description>RS would be selling writing skill and not the book itself. 

The challenge is writing well without regard to the topic. And, one person's non-fiction is another person's fiction.

Write well and cash the checks!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RS would be selling writing skill and not the book itself. </p>
<p>The challenge is writing well without regard to the topic. And, one person&#8217;s non-fiction is another person&#8217;s fiction.</p>
<p>Write well and cash the checks!</p>
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