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  • May 29, 2014 at 3:11 pm #3097

    Elisabeth Adams
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    PS My blog is here.

  • May 29, 2014 at 5:41 pm #3132

    Chelsea Whitaker
    Participant

    Hi Elizabeth! Sounds like you have an amazing life! I hope you can find time to enjoy this class as well. My summer is going to busy as well, so hopefully we can both fit this into our schedules!

  • May 29, 2014 at 8:34 pm #3156

    Lee Tyler
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    Hi Elizabeth. I am so pleased that you have come back and we will be working together (to the end this time).

    It’s nice to know you will be back and we will be working again. Although just a bit further away this time!
    Lee

  • May 29, 2014 at 8:38 pm #3159

    Margie Deeb
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    Hi Elisabeth,

    Sounds like you are having such fun! And congrats on finishing your Hymn history book! Wow – that sounds fascinating!

    I look forward to knowing you better, and growing together.

    http://www.MargieDeeb.com
    Blog: http://colorforbeadartists.com
    Amazon Author Page:
    http://amazon.com/author/margie_deeb

  • May 30, 2014 at 9:18 am #3212

    Elisabeth Adams
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    That’s such a great question, LoriMarie! Actually, since I’m ghost-writing, all 26 of the hymns were chosen for me. Which is really good, because picking one might be like choosing just one favorite food: it really depends on what I’m hungry for. That said, I’m a fan of “Day by Day” (which didn’t appear in the book) and “Be Still, My Soul” (which did).

    Coming out of the project, I’m most impressed by the way adversity so often triggered the writing process (blindness, a broken back, chronic illness, cabin fever, injustice, conflict at work, even suicidal depression or loss of loved ones).

  • May 31, 2014 at 12:07 pm #3299

    Joe Bunting
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    Where are you in Israel, Elisabeth? I spent a month in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Arad (near the dead sea). It was an amazing experience.

    Great to have you back, and best of luck as you finish the book! By the way, did you see my post on ghostwriting at The Write Practice yesterday? I’d love your feedback.

    • May 31, 2014 at 3:11 pm #3329

      Elisabeth Adams
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      Thanks, all!

      Joe, I’m in Jerusalem…and I’m so glad you had that experience! I definitely read your post about ghost writing, and found it very interesting and informative. It’s similar to what I have done as a research assistant for my college professor, in helping him plan (yet-to-be-written) books, and actually, it gives me food for thought about what the work flow should look like, and might even result in a helpful conversation with him.

      The book project I just finished is for a different client, and I don’t know what else to call it but ghost-writing, though the experience is different than you described. He assigned the material, word-count, and general style, I researched and wrote, and he will edit and rearrange to his heart’s content.

      I SO agree with the perspective that this is the client’s book, and not mine. Perhaps, like doctors, our motto as ghost-writers (and editors) should be “first, do no harm.” It’s fun to hear and transmit things in another person’s voice, and I am really passionate about helping others birth stories they might otherwise be unable to get into print.

      Your ghost-writing experiences plus my love of non-fiction stories makes me think this genre might be a really great fit for me, so thanks for sharing!

  • May 31, 2014 at 4:48 pm #3347

    Ebony Haywood
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    Hi, Elisabeth. I’ll subscribe to your blog. 🙂

    http://www.sizzlingpublications.blogspot.com

    https://twitter.com/EbonyHaywood

  • May 31, 2014 at 5:59 pm #3362

    Sunny Henderson
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    Hi Elisabeth! What a fascinating life you lead! Glad to have you back with us.

    Sunny
    http://www.sjhenderson.net

  • June 2, 2014 at 5:18 am #3455

    Jody Coyody
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    Hi, Elizabeth!!
    Coolness on the ghostly hymn histories!! It sounds as if you are gathering no moss, Ms Rolling Stone!! Congratulations on your skills and opportunities!!! May they take you places you never imagined!! I mean, they will, but this way, it sounds as if I helped you along just a bit!! Ha ha ha ha ha!!

  • May 29, 2014 at 3:24 pm #3100

    LoriMarie
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    Elisabeth! You are doing amazing things! Hymn histories is a fascinating subject. Traveling is such a wonderful experience, something I wish I could do more often. I’ve clicked your blog link, it’s serene and lovely. What hymn did you feel you -had- to include in your book?

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