tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post2732030905997207189..comments2023-10-17T07:59:54.235-05:00Comments on Brain Cells & Bubble Wrap: Dianne Sagan - Writer, GhostwriterVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-71160279907704067012009-03-03T17:48:00.000-06:002009-03-03T17:48:00.000-06:00I'm running a little late with all the blogs, but ...I'm running a little late with all the blogs, but just wanted to say thanks for the interview. :)Rena Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328844122193024220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-81338512203741160732009-03-02T12:46:00.000-06:002009-03-02T12:46:00.000-06:00Hope everyone returns Wednesday for more about Dia...Hope everyone returns Wednesday for more about Dianne and her book.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-23467571193649184882009-03-02T12:31:00.000-06:002009-03-02T12:31:00.000-06:00Thanks for the great interview, Vivian, and Dianne...Thanks for the great interview, Vivian, and Dianne for sharing the interesting information about yourself and your writing.Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-82922405765639990912009-03-02T10:44:00.000-06:002009-03-02T10:44:00.000-06:00Hi everyone, Thanks for your comments and question...Hi everyone, Thanks for your comments and questions. <BR/><BR/>Lea, sometimes it is a challenge to ghostwrite for someone when I have an idea for what to write in my next chapter of a book of my own, but I've found ghostwriting to be a good source of income. I also enjoy the process with clients. Some are more challenging than others, but all in all it is a good way to make a living. You're right that there is a little more passion for my own work as it flows from the heart and ghostwriting flows from the brain. I am one of the ghostwriters with a group called The Amarillo Group. We have a project manager that deals with the business end of it for all of us freelancers and that makes it great.<BR/><BR/>Jean, some clients who are not as clear about what they want for a finished product take more rewriting. However, most of the books I've done have required small additions or changes and were fairly quick to finish for a last draft. Then, the ms goes through a couple of editors and if they turn up anything, I fix it. I've had a couple of projects that took a lot of rewriting. Since I get paid by the project, I obviously didn't make as much because of the time required. <BR/><BR/>Nancy, you're right that would be a great idea to write a book about the PPW group - I'll have to give that some thought.<BR/><BR/>I want to thank all of you for visiting with me at Vivian's place and wish all of you happy writing and success.Dianne G. Saganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846587955163424240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-23329673627648722922009-03-01T20:08:00.000-06:002009-03-01T20:08:00.000-06:00Great interview Vivian and Dianne. I've enjoeyd re...Great interview Vivian and Dianne. I've enjoeyd reading about such a diverse writer.Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06094054139556676270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-14330574497823859822009-03-01T17:02:00.000-06:002009-03-01T17:02:00.000-06:00I'm back. I had to attend an OWFI board meeting in...I'm back. I had to attend an OWFI board meeting in Norman, OK at the fancy new Embassy Suites where the conference will be April 30 - May 3.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, everyone, for stopping by. I hope Dianne will, too.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-4021779532109845062009-03-01T15:02:00.000-06:002009-03-01T15:02:00.000-06:00I notice you write Op-Ed pieces. It's such a great...I notice you write Op-Ed pieces. It's such a great way for an author to brand herself. I mention it as one of the ways authors can promote themselves by doing what they love--write. But I think very few do it!<BR/><BR/>Loved the interview, Viv!<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Carolyn Howard-Johnson<BR/>Blogging at Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites pick, www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.comCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-39470593611710096072009-03-01T14:38:00.000-06:002009-03-01T14:38:00.000-06:00Hi Dianne...thanks for the valuable info on ghost ...Hi Dianne...thanks for the valuable info on ghost writing. Much appreciated.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>Donna McDine<BR/>Marketing Manager<BR/>www.storiesforchildrenmagazine.orgDonna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-73352020245903481572009-03-01T14:02:00.000-06:002009-03-01T14:02:00.000-06:00Thanks so much for the information on ghostwriting...Thanks so much for the information on ghostwriting. It's actually something I would like to get into.<BR/><BR/>I read Rebekah Redeemed and it's wonderful.Your research for this book is certainly evident.<BR/><BR/>KarenKaren Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-20011766719326739972009-03-01T13:35:00.000-06:002009-03-01T13:35:00.000-06:00I've always wondered how ghost writers got started...I've always wondered how ghost writers got started. Nice to meet Dianne and learn of her success in that area.<BR/><BR/>http://katiehines.blogspot.comKatie Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279118592523922756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-62145099810589981782009-03-01T12:27:00.000-06:002009-03-01T12:27:00.000-06:00I loved the idea of your Panhandle writer's group ...I loved the idea of your Panhandle writer's group being the oldest in the country. I remember reading "Ladies of the Club" about their reading group. Wouldn't it be terrific to write about the oldest writing group -- idea's free, but if you write about it, let me know I want to read the book!<BR/><BR/>nancyNancy Famolarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276516645921716314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-80346411239483095502009-03-01T10:51:00.000-06:002009-03-01T10:51:00.000-06:00Some interesting comments. Thanks, ladies.I'll be ...Some interesting comments. Thanks, ladies.<BR/><BR/>I'll be gone a few hours, but I'll be checking in when I get back.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-48866564416934380382009-03-01T10:34:00.000-06:002009-03-01T10:34:00.000-06:00Dianne,I have a book in print titled Escape, but i...Dianne,<BR/><BR/>I have a book in print titled Escape, but it's a Wyoming historical novel. I've also ghostwritten a couple of books and would only do it again if I needed the money. I'm always worried that the customer won't be satisfied, although that hasn't happpened. Have you had to do much rewriting per request of your customers?Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-40104736288470622452009-03-01T10:15:00.000-06:002009-03-01T10:15:00.000-06:00A sale to a library is still a sale, and there are...A sale to a library is still a sale, and there are a lot of them out there.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who enjoys writing about more than one subject.<BR/><BR/>Morgan Mandel<BR/>http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-29375385680997470642009-03-01T10:00:00.000-06:002009-03-01T10:00:00.000-06:00Unless going to the library becomes a habit, we do...Unless going to the library becomes a habit, we do tend to forget about them. Perhaps in this economy, though, they will be used more!<BR/><BR/>Great interview.<BR/><BR/>Helen<BR/>http://straightfromhel.blogspot.comHelen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-82050875198256442292009-03-01T09:48:00.000-06:002009-03-01T09:48:00.000-06:00Diane, you had a very good point about English tea...Diane, you had a very good point about English teachers. Having the right English teacher can help a teenager get through scroll and even steer them towards a career!<BR/><BR/>Great interview, Viv.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113911115248504189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-90411377708228967972009-03-01T07:53:00.000-06:002009-03-01T07:53:00.000-06:00Diane, ghostwriting for some reason frightens me. ...Diane, ghostwriting for some reason frightens me. I know I have the passion to write my own stories but do you find the passion is not the same whem ghostwriting for another writer?Lea Schizas - Author/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601019891218214541noreply@blogger.com