publishing a book

**fromantv** · 07-16-2007 10:29 PM

hey guys....what if i wanted to write a book...had the idea and concept...but had no writing structure skills....and i need someone to ghost write it for me...any advice or information for this...i have two-three great ideas that are controversial and catchy names...so any info would be great

thanks

**silversurfer** · 07-16-2007 11:34 PM

my first advice would be to create a blog with that.

I looked into making comic books a while back, I had a script I wanted to turn into something and I found out something interesting- no artists want to split potential returns working my idea. I posted several different requests in different places and got nothing. I talked to a friend and he let me have it.

So, you know, I think if you want a ghost writer you need to hire a ghost writer. I do not know how much they would cost. My opinion is: talk to people in india with companies like, you know, Brickwork.

But the title is the last thing that matters in a book, you know? unless it's a scam book, I mean the title must be catchy, but I can write 10 popular book titles a minute, you know?

7 reasons to dump your old boyfriend and 7 ways to meet a new one
You Grandchildren can get their own damn jobs: 10 reasons to spend your retirement money while you have your health
AmericaSchool: 12 Summer vacations that help your kids get ahead in school

etc. I mean we all got a million titles, you know?

**fromantv** · 07-16-2007 11:55 PM

yah i understand the point about the titles....i dont know if i want to put my book future in the hands of INDIA where i will not see or meet them ....not a good idea to me...im looking for someone in the NYC area...

**syia** · 07-17-2007 08:00 PM

some1 near you? it will cost a lot more.. try search for overseas cheap writer..

**fromantv** · 07-17-2007 08:51 PM

but why would i tell someone my idea overseas when they do not know how i wish the book to come out page b y p age? lol i might as well do it myself

**kaydubllc** · 07-18-2007 08:29 AM

[QUOTE=silversurfer;126770]my first advice would be to create a blog with that.

I looked into making comic books a while back, I had a script I wanted to turn into something and I found out something interesting- no artists want to split potential returns working my idea. I posted several different requests in different places and got nothing. I talked to a friend and he let me have it.
[QUOTE]

Did you ever get that comic book made? A friend of mine and I have a similar desire to turn some of his ideas into comics just not sure where to begin.

**silversurfer** · 07-18-2007 10:51 AM

[QUOTE=kaydubllc;127199][QUOTE=silversurfer;126770]my first advice would be to create a blog with that.

I looked into making comic books a while back, I had a script I wanted to turn into something and I found out something interesting- no artists want to split potential returns working my idea. I posted several different requests in different places and got nothing. I talked to a friend and he let me have it.

Did you ever get that comic book made? A friend of mine and I have a similar desire to turn some of his ideas into comics just not sure where to begin.

No, the artists wanted to get paid up-front and I could get to keep 100% of the profits. Meaning that they felt there were no profits to be made.

I no longer remember the forums where people were looking to hire comic book artists.

**silversurfer** · 07-18-2007 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by fromantv

but why would i tell someone my idea overseas when they do not know how i wish the book to come out page b y p age? lol i might as well do it myself

as a published author, I would suggest you write the book yourself or move on to something more realistic.

SS

**fromantv** · 07-18-2007 05:53 PM

something more realistic?...shit please....come on man....you wanna start this? anways....nothing is unrealistic if one has not tried it yet....so since i have not tried it, its not unrealistic...and when my series kicks your books ass...dont hate...congratulate

sorry for the sarcasm...just giving it back

**silversurfer** · 07-19-2007 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by fromantv

something more realistic?...shit please....come on man....you wanna start this? anways....nothing is unrealistic if one has not tried it yet....so since i have not tried it, its not unrealistic...and when my series kicks your books ass...dont hate...congratulate

sorry for the sarcasm...just giving it back

uhhh... giving back sarcasm that wasn't there to begin with.

Either you write a book or you don't write a book. You are the one who wants to be an author but wrote "LOL... I'll write it myself." Well, obviously authors write their own books, so I don't understand your posts at all. if you want to write a book, you write it. I did that. I also wrote freelance articles for many years.

If you want to hire and pay for a ghost writer then you should contact any number of NYC literary agents, as the top ones in the world are located in New York. A good place to start is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostwriter

The Wikipedia article states that ghost writers are paid $30k-100k to churn out a book. That makes sense. A friend told me many years ago that they shared an apartment with a ghostwriter who made about $60k per book. So I'd say that's a basic example of the cost you'd incur hiring someone else to write a book for you.

I stand by my original comment to create a blog about this topic instead of a book.

You already rejected the thought of using an overseas author. Therefore this will cost you somewhere between $30k-60k (or $100k if you want to spend that much). You have this information and what you do with it is your own choice, but reality isn't going to change just because you want it to. I've been down the comic book road and presumed that my charm and history of success could get me free art for a share of future profits. Not only did I not find anyone, people actively mocked me and rejected the idea.

You are free to pursue this, but you have already rejected the good ideas put forth here. don't you dare think I'm being sarcastic. grow up.

**fromantv** · 07-19-2007 09:16 AM

i can get people in college who are in journalism or literature who wish to get their feet wet. i know the story in my head but do not have the training to write it down

**David Rocci** · 07-19-2007 10:55 AM

Just in case your book idea doesn't get picked up by RandomHouse or Warner Books, you should try www.authorhouse.com or publishamerica.com - they are great places for self-publishing. They also offer editing services and a suite of author tools.

-dr