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Re:Ghostwriting - 10/04/2006
Yeah, ghostwriting is tough. But once you agree to do it, your writings are now their property. They can splice it open, add text, delete text, and put their name on it, if they so choose.
I can see how that can be bothersome, Tamsen. Most people with online article needs generally don't care who gets the credit - they just want the right to do whatever they want with it (including selling it to others). Next time you ghostwrite a piece, you can ask them to not put any name on it, but to include the copyright symbol so that those who aren't entitled to use it won't use it. It may not always work, but it's worth asking.
For longer projects, you can also ask if they can credit you in some way. It can mean a small line in the beginning or end of the piece saying something like: "edited by Tamsen Butler". This is also worth asking for, even if they may not always agree.
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