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What is Ghostwriting? Is it Ethical?

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Ghostwriting is when a person writes documents, whether books, letters, blogs, articles, or otherwise, while another person receives the credit for it. A ghostwriter may be hired to research and write the required documents and manuscripts or just write the text with the given information. Possibly the most common forms of work that ghostwriters are hired for are to write songs, website content, and memoirs, but the work doesn’t stop there. Virtually any kind of text can be ghostwritten. Entire series of books may be completed with the actual author remaining unknown. While this practice may seem controversial, it is not immoral. There is typically a contract between the writer and the person obtaining credit, specifically agreeing that the individual creating the works remains unknown. The writer receives payment for their work with that agreement. If the person is writing an essay for which a student was getting graded, that would be considered cheating. However, most work that g...

The Skinny on iWriter.com

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iWriter.com promises high-quality content for low prices. For writers, it means an entry into the writing world, and if they can write fast and accurate enough, a supplement to their income. For individuals in countries where the economy is not fairing so well, this money could be a full-time income. In places like North America, where $5 does not go very far, it takes far more work to earn enough to live on. However, the site can be a great opportunity for some writers in the field. For business owners, it can seem like a cheap way of obtaining much-needed website and blog content. You fill out the information form, submit it, and wait for writers to claim the project. Seems perfect. Well, if you are on a timeline, you may need to submit a request to a writer. Otherwise, you could be waiting a long time. There have been some projects on the board for years. Why is that? If you, as a client, have a low approval rating, writers are less likely to spend the time writing for fear their wo...