What do you think about Mark's latest project?

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Re: What do you think about Mark's latest project?

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Mark's new venture is very philanthropic and has a nice foundation that is aimed at helping the most amount of people. I especially like that Mark uses his personal experience and knowing how hard it was for him to get his first book published in order to ease that transition for others. I also agree that some people have difficulty in writing but have great ideas and thus, having ghostwriters fill that gap. As long as it's an equally beneficial transaction, then it's a win-win in the end.
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Post by Rodel Barnachea »

I agree. Everything's great and fine except for the ghostwriting services. This part of the project screams deceit and fraud. Instead, I suggest that the ghostwriting services are replaced with a set of services ranging from proofreading help to outright step-by-step guidance offered to new authors.
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Business-wise, I don't think ghostwriting is bad at all. Some authors have the idea, but since writing, publishing, and promoting a book can be quite involving, leaving it at the hands of experts can lift the pressure off the client, while at the same time reaping the benefits of being an author. I think the author's project is a noble undertaking in that regards for aspiring writers.
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I think the library is a great idea. I also have mixed feelings about ghostwriters, however, it is at the end of the day a choice for both the person with the ideas and also for the writer. For the ghostwriter, it might be a stepping stone to some day publishing their own book. So I think it's a great idea if it can benefit both parties.
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I think Mark's latest project, Mark Victor Hansen's library, is an idea worth paying attention to. I like that the author, based on his own experience when publishing the book, wants to make the initial steps easier for new authors.
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Post by Cheryl Erickson »

I view Mark Victor Hansen's latest project as a generous way to help aspiring writers get their books published, so they don't have to struggle the way that he did when he first started out. He is a good man who is trying to give a hand to his fellow writers. It's a terrific way to give back.
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