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AUG08VSNMINIE ***Ghost Writers*** June 20, 2008 at 6:00pm CST
Title: Ghost Writers
Hostess: stampin� andrea
Keyword: AUG08VSNMINIE
Date: Friday, June 20th, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM (CST)
Many books are not written by the author credited on the cover. Sometimes, a �ghost writer� is hired to create text for books or other written documents. The work is then credited to another person�s name (real or pseudonym) who is oftentimes more famous or well known.
According to Wikipedia...
Quote:
The purported author of the Nancy Drew mystery series, "Carolyn Keene", is actually a pseudonym for a series of ghostwriters who write books in the same style using a template of basic information about the book's characters and their fictional universe (names, dates, speech patterns), and about the tone and style that are expected in the book. As well, ghostwriters are often given copies of several of the previous books in the series, to help them match the style.
The estate of romance novelist V. C. Andrews hired a ghostwriter to continue writing novels after her death, under her name and in a similar style to her original works. Many of action writer Tom Clancy's books from the 2000s bear the names of two people on their covers, with Clancy's name in larger print and the other author's name in smaller print. Various books bearing Clancy's name were written by different authors under the same pseudonym. The first two books in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell franchise were written by Raymond Benson under the pseudonym David Michaels.
Click HERE if you would like to read more about ghost writers on Wikipedia.
So, what is my challenge for you? I want you to create a card using the Ghosting Technique! Don�t worry, it�s not as scary as it sounds. It�s just another name for the Versamark� Resist Technique � and it�s so much fun!
Tips that worked for me when trying this technique for the first time:
*Use a subtle background stamp (if you choose to not use a background stamp at all, that's fine too)
*If you don't have a brayer, don't despair - sponge the ink on instead
*Use similar tones of ink (I used yellows and oranges in my "thank you" card sample) for the background stamp and the brayered ink
Whether you consider this technique an oldie but a goodie, or it is something new you�ve never tried before, I hope you dive right in and scare up a masterpiece worthy of literary accolades! The only caveat � you must create your own card. No ghost writers allowed here! LOL :mrgreen:
***ALL VSN MINI CREATIONS FOR JUNE MUST BE UPLOADED BY July 4***
You have 45 minutes to complete this challenge.
Click HERE to view the gallery for cards submitted for this challenge.
P.S. -- Since the theme for this VSN is all about books, I thought I'd include some info for those who are sticklers for proper spelling. I looked up the definition for "ghost writer" and it can be spelled as two words or as one word ("ghostwriter"). Source: Dictionary.com
Quote:
ghost writer
�noun
a person who writes one or numerous speeches, books, articles, etc., for another person who is named as or presumed to be the author.
Also, ghostwriter.
Uploading Instructions:
*Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your image. If you are using additional keywords, you must separate them with a comma. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
*It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in the chat thread just in case the gallery is being testy.
Samples left to right: stampin' andrea; flutterbees13; peggysue
Was there a song Ghost Riders In the Sky? I keep hearing this in my head--am I imagining this?
I am clueless when it comes to music..... I blindly agree with anyone when they reference a song. So, I'll affirm the music in your head - even if you are hallucinating!!!! :mrgreen:
Now I'm off to get some of that strawberry shortcake I made before the teen age boys eat it all!!!
yummy!!! good luck beating them to it!
__________________ Living in the land of "The Walking Dead"
aka: 25 miles south of Atlanta and 100 Years away 2013 Goals:
Feb - 5 SB pages(6/5)YTD SB Pages: 7
Here's mine managed to finish it will dd was waking up from nap, now that she has eaten and settled down a little I got to upload it, thanks for the great challenge
__________________ Living in the land of "The Walking Dead"
aka: 25 miles south of Atlanta and 100 Years away 2013 Goals:
Feb - 5 SB pages(6/5)YTD SB Pages: 7
and yes you definitely need to let the ink set a bit, especially on this glossy cardstock. It really doesn't hurt to let the versamark set either before running the brayer over it, in fact you want it a little on the drier side
__________________ Living in the land of "The Walking Dead"
aka: 25 miles south of Atlanta and 100 Years away 2013 Goals:
Feb - 5 SB pages(6/5)YTD SB Pages: 7
AUG08VSNMINIE ***Ghost Writers*** June 20, 2008 at 6:00pm CST
