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CelebritiesRe: Okoro Blessing Buys A Benz For Her 29th Birthday (Photos) by NegusNegaste(m): 2:00pm On May 23, 2018
anselm791:
how does this blogging business give people plenty money like this nitoriolorun. I know for one that its not by spreading fake gist like most hungry ones we have on NL here.
It's not quite difficult, but there's a lot of details to consider it you wanna start a blog.

You must be creative and look for unique things that can interest people...and, you have to enjoy it, Otherwise, you will be a quitter in no time.

If you need free consultation on how you can start your own blog, contact me.

I will guide you till your blog is fully functional. The best part? I'll not charge you a dime.

Call me @ 08107094689 OR check for alternatives in my signature.
CelebritiesRe: Okoro Blessing Buys A Benz For Her 29th Birthday (Photos) by NegusNegaste(m): 1:54pm On May 23, 2018
Memphis357:
Blogging business supplemented with towtow business!!!
Damn! Savage!!
Jobs/VacanciesLiisbeth, An Online Publication Pays $2,000 For Feminist Articles by NegusNegaste(op): 5:06pm On May 18, 2018
LiisBeth, the feminist entrepreneur’s digital magazine, pays up to $2,000 for articles. They are interested in “intellectual service articles, profiles, policy critiques, op-eds, interviews, and personal stories regarding experiences in the start-up space, including incubator/accelerator experiences.”

They are a “reader and community supported zine that examines entrepreneurship, start-up culture, and the innovation eco-system through a progressive feminist lens.”



They seek to publish articles from feminist writers – and they pay quite well. In fact, they pay “on average $100-$2000 per piece depending on the type of work, the original research involved and length (typically 500-2000 words).”


According to their website:


“We enjoy quality writing that is highly readable and creative. We encourage writers to tackle big and even controversial ideas but do so with wit, style, balance, and respect. We are not an “angry” platform. Profanity – in context and if required – is acceptable.”

Their focus is on gender equality – they want entrepreneurship to be a viable and flourishing career choice for all, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, class, and able-ness.

To learn more, read their submission guidelines at https://liisbeth.com/contributors/guidelines

Source: Freedom With Writing.
CrimeRe: Soldier And A Policeman Fight In Ijora, Lagos - Pictures by NegusNegaste(m): 5:23pm On May 08, 2018
limeta:
The zoogeria top dogs
Is all about a bone
Damn! Nice line mehn... You should be a Rapper o!
LiteratureRe: How To Become A Professional Ghost Writer (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 5:16pm On May 08, 2018
Chapter 2: The Art Of Becoming Someone Else

Because your client will be taking the credit for your words, something unique is required of you as a ghostwriter: Those words need to sound like they were written by someone else.

When you write, you likely have a voice. The freedom to express your thoughts and opinions is probably what attracted you to the literary world. We writers do tend to be an opinionated bunch.



Unfortunately, that tendency must be repressed for the ghostwriter. You are now responsible for voicing the thoughts and opinions of another person. But... how?

Getting To Know Your Client
The first, and most straightforward, technique to prepare to ghostwrite for someone is to simply talk to them. A lot. In many ways, ghostwriting is like acting. You need to study your subject, get to know them and learn how to imitate their voice and style.

A thorough interview should always be part of your repertoire. This can be part of the initial discussions that include communicating about job descriptions and expectations. The point is for you to gather all the information you need to be able to effectively pretend to be this person.

This interview process will also give you a chance to get to know your client's views on the subject, something that is particularly useful for nonfiction assignments.

In a similar way, vocal recordings can be incredibly useful tools. An interview may not be possible. I've worked with clients who hired me through a third party because they were so concerned about protecting the confidentiality of the project. In that case, the representative contacted me and answered any of my questions. I never actually had the chance to speak with the client or even knew who they were. (Although, I did eventually figure it out through deduction.)

In many ways, recordings can be even more valuable than interviews. Plus, your client's “conversation voice” is likely going to differ significantly from their “writing voice” or their “opinion voice.” When they just rattle off their ideas into a mic, you have a record of them speaking naturally about the subject, and you can easily refer back to that in the future. You can even pull notes and quotes directly from the recording as you listen to it.

This was particularly useful for me during several projects I did for a female athlete. Although she was—to date—one of my favorite clients, the gig came with several unique challenges. First, she was a woman. I am not. Also, English was not her first language.



My client also had a very distinct style and voice, which she had very cleverly built into her brand. For all of her savvy and ability, however, she just wasn't comfortable writing. We also lived several hundreds of miles apart in different time zones.

A recording was the best option. Once it arrived in my email inbox, I could listen to her rant on the subject as many times as I needed. I was also able to extract exact quotes that I liked, and change the wording as I needed. This gave me the ability to directly insert the client's voice into the piece, which then lent credibility to the rest of what I wrote.

There are plenty of other ways you can get to know your client and their voice. Even without ever actually hearing them speak.

You, On Paper
More often than not, your client will probably just want to hand you an outline or a manuscript and let you work with very limited contact. Of course, you'll have the ability to ask questions – which you should absolutely do – but the majority of your work will be based on some form of document.

Study that document. Learn to identify the main points. Decide what ideas can be scrapped and what concepts need to be developed.

Sometimes, a ghostwriter is asked to essentially rewrite something, rather than work from scratch. In my career, this is typically an article written in the past by the client (or another ghostwriter who did a less than satisfactory job). If you encounter this situation, do not simply edit that article.

That's not what you were hired to do.

Treat that article, and any other manuscript that you're given, as an outline. Take quotes from it, use it for references, but write your own piece.

The ability to rewrite is also extremely valuable when working on fiction projects. Very often, someone looking for a ghostwriter to work on their novel will already have a short manuscript that tells that story. Usually however, this is simply a summary and is not intended to be the book itself.

Are there interesting side-stories that could be embellished to build up the character or provide more context? Mark them on the manuscript and, when you start writing, use them as reference.

In one of my fiction projects on a fantasy novel, the client's summary briefly mentioned that the citizens of a certain rural village made use of massive hogs for transportation. In another sentence, the summary mentioned that the people there also lived in reverential fear of the surrounding forest. These two simple points fascinated me enough that I wrote several pages worth of backstory that intertwined both the hogs and the forest with the character of the protagonist.

The point is this: Allow yourself to be influenced by the work that the client has already done.

The Fact And The Fiction

Up to this point, I've sort of bounced back and forth between discussing the requirements of ghostwriting nonfiction and fiction. But it's time to really focus on this because, in truth, they are two very different tasks.

When working on a nonfiction project, having some familiarity with the subject is a powerful advantage. Still, if you're a capable researcher and have taken the time to learn from your client, you may be able to put on a pretty convincing show.

Even if you have that ability, you might decide that you want to specialize. Which I highly recommend. Generalist writers have the advantage of being able to take on more work, but they also tend to get paid less. Plus, you will presumably select a specialty that you enjoy, making your work less of a chore.

Unless the client has a very distinct style or way of talking that they're known for, the voice used in nonfiction tends to be a little more flexible. Of course, you will need to be aware of any jargon that may be appropriate for the topic and genre that you're working in.

A common type of ghostwriting gig is the memoir. In these situations, you will usually have pretty liberal access to either the client or a detailed outline. Since you're working with a real person's (presumably) true story, you really don't have a lot of freedom with either voice or story. Get to know your client as well as possible and avoid letting your own style creep in.

Ghostwriting fiction presents a unique set of challenges. Since fiction is, by its very nature, a highly creative act, individual styles tend to be much more pronounced. Learning to write within the bounds of your client's style is key to the success of the project. To do this, read as much of their work as possible. The more you take in their ideas and speaking pattern, the easier it will be for you to imitate them.

Sometimes, though, this can be an issue. While many writers who look for ghostwriters are capable of telling a well formed story... others are not. Occasionally, your task will be not only to imitate but also to emulate – that is, imitate with the goal of improving. This can be a tricky balance; you need to honor their way of thinking and expressing themselves, while making those thoughts... better. To do this, focus on the core ideas rather than the actual sentences. How can those concepts be expanded or phrased in a more pleasing way?

One of the biggest problems that you will face when asked to ghostwrite fiction will have to do with the story itself. Usually, the client will give you a fairly complete outline of the arc of the book. Of course, good writing dictates that you weave in other elements to deepen the plot and build more interesting characters. Be careful, however, that you don't take too many liberties with the client's ideas without checking first.

This can be a challenge, especially if you get really involved in the project and start falling in love with your ideas. Remember, this book isn't supposed to represent your ideas. If you do think up something you would like to add that deviates from the client’s original plan, do your best to sell it to the client. But you have to be willing to let it go if the client turns it down.

Remember that little tangent I went off on about pigs and forests and such? Yeah... the client didn't like it either. Personally, I absolutely adored it and felt like it was pure genius. But it got cut. And the client had every right to do that.

Getting Along With Your Other Self

If you're just starting out and cannot afford to be picky, it's fairly possible that the person you now have to speak for might be someone that you strongly dislike or disagree with. Before the job even starts, you need to decide just how strong those feelings are and if they will affect your work.

As I mentioned in the introduction, most of my work takes place within the health and fitness field, an umbrella of topics that tend to be highly controversial and divisive. It's not unusual for me to be hired by an individual who has a much greater degree of notoriety than myself and has developed a distinct brand philosophy. Unfortunately, this also means that it's not unusual for me to be asked to write something that I disagree with on a visceral level.

In one situation, a client sent me the topic along with some notes and the request to “back everything up with studies.” Here's the problem: The ideas that he was asking me to support had long since been debunked by credible science and are largely considered outdated and inaccurate by every authority on the subject. There were no studies to cite.

I was then faced with a dilemma. Do I write the articles and twist the science? Or do I simply refuse?

This is a question that you will very likely face as a ghostwriter. What you chose to do is a highly personal decision that will likely be influenced by how much you disagree and how much you need the work. Also, if you signed a contract to work for a specified length of time or to produce a certain amount of work, it may not be a wise decision to try to back out.

In my case, the issue was not big enough for me to make a scene. Granted, I disagreed and hated feeling like I was propagating information that I knew to be false. But then I remembered something that a ghostwriter should never forget: It doesn't matter what I think.

Again, I had been hired to write the client's ideas. For all of their fallibility, his philosophies weren't hurting anybody. They were just wrong. So I wrote them and allowed him to use them to impact his own reputation. That's his decision.

Plus, I discovered a useful little trick that we'll get to in Chapter Three.

When To Say “When"
There have been times when I've had to just tell a client that I could no longer work on a certain project. And, you may be put in this same position at some point. But how do you know when it's time to let that job go?

As I've already mentioned, you may be able to simply overlook some of the issues. Or you may not. Is your dissension going to impact the quality of your work? Although you might think that you're such a professional that could never happen, no one is immune from this.

You have your own personal beliefs, opinions and values. When a client asks you to write something that conflicts with those beliefs, opinions and values, you are likely to withdraw and lose interest in the project. Even if you're totally determined to soldier on.

It's much better for both yourself and the client if you speak up early, rather than produce sub-par work – which would waste your time and your clients money and could potentially impact your reputation.

But how do you have this conversation? If possible, it's better to avoid getting into an argument with your future ex-client about the issues you're having. In a very non-confrontational way, explain that you are having issues supporting some of the thoughts and cannot produce the quality of work that they need on that subject.

Or you could give them no explanation and state simply that you are no longer available. Just be aware that this approach will likely receive a less than favorable response.

What about those working in fiction? The basic principle is the same. You might be uncomfortable with the subject matter or even with the style that you're being asked to work in. Be honest but respectful when expressing this.

In both of these cases, it would have been better if you could have anticipated the problem before accepting the job – which is why open communication during the interview stage is so valuable.
WebmastersRe: Are You A Nigerian Blogger? Come In! by NegusNegaste(m): 5:10pm On May 08, 2018
I'm a freelance writer. I write for bloggers and entrepreneurs.

Does the group accept my kind?
Jobs/VacanciesRe: A by NegusNegaste(m): 1:11pm On May 02, 2018
samogconsu:
I have been with Jumia for sometimes now in their Sales Consultancy Scheme called J-Force. I joined for some personal reasons.

The scheme is good as it has helped to provide employment opportunity for so many youths. But the company has one bad sad "THEY DON'T RESPECT THEIR AGENTS".

Just this morning one of their staff posted a message to the agent whatsapp group:



They have been posted messages like this to agents for a long time now. There was a time when they said agents that don't meet the target will be removed.

I think the problem is Nigeria itself. When people has no job, they will like to take whatever insult that comes their way. And they are boldly playing on that. They believe whatever they do, Nigerian wont complain. Please let us work together to make Nigeria better so that we can get rid of things like this in Nigeria.

In my little understanding in business, when you have someone working with you (consultant) for a long time, and you are trying to introduce a contract to them, It should be polite and with respect.

The said staff chat later sent a private message to me which I attached to this post. I think anyone trying to join Jumia J-Force should be ready to receive their insults.
I feel your pain bro. E go better!
PoliticsRe: "If You Touch Rivers, Nigeria Will Finish" – Wike by NegusNegaste(m): 1:03pm On May 02, 2018
PassingShot:
Just as boasted by Asari Dokubo

Just as boasted by Tompolo, Akpobolokemi, and the Chief Boaster, Albino Nnamdi Cownu.

Niger Delta Avengers did more than boasting but where are they today?

Sorry, no single individual is bigger or more powerful than the nation.
Sorry for yourself bro. It is your kind that helped sell the past four years to a brainless deaf octogenerian, now Nigeria has gone backwards 30 years.

I don't understand how your brain processes information, but read again; the guy is not fighting the nation, but an injustice happening in the nation.

You're obviously a Buharideen, and there's no wrong in that, but what are you insinuating?

Has Buhari not done enough damage locally and internationally?

Has he not tried to become bigger than this "pretentious one nation" called Nigeria? What do you have to say about that?

Don't get me wrong, you have your rights to air your opinion, but you have no right to judge a man fighting for a cause. All the people you mentioned were at the forefront of a fight against one form of injustice of the other.

Is it not hypocritical for you to try to judge them for their actions when in fact, you're also fighting to defend your love for Buhari and his administration?

Abeg, make we youths get sense and look beyond our sentiments... Our parents' generation made the mistake of depending on their sentiments to move them forward, but we're paying the bitter price Now.

We can't pass that mistake down to our children and grandchildren.

Udo!
PoliticsRe: "If You Touch Rivers, Nigeria Will Finish" – Wike by NegusNegaste(m): 12:52pm On May 02, 2018
oshe11:

“The essence of labour is not only to demand rights, you should, also, demand free and fair election. How many times has Labour talked against what is happening in the state? How many times have you condemned the federal government for changing police commissioners from left to centre.
“How many times have you cautioned those insulting Independent National Electoral Commission officials? Labour is not only for increment in wages; it is not only about building secretariat for you, buy buses or generator. Labour is part of talking of survival of democracy in the country.
“During the previous administration, when former president Goodluck Jonathan wanted to remove subsidy from fuel, Labour went on strike. Today, they have removed subsidy Labour failed"




CAN'T AGREE LESS


EVERY INSTITUTION IN NAIJA HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED
I swear down. This is true.

I wonder why some clowns in here want to turn this into a political and tribal stuff by mentioning Nnamdi Kanu, Dokubo, Tompolo, and Avengers into this.

That is sheer ignorance and gullibility!

This is Nigeria, a sovereign state. If one side feel cheated they reserve the right to state their anguish and fight when the government can no longer protect them.

One fool said that no one man is bigger than our country, I agree totally. But he's not fighting the country Now; he's fighting an injustice in the country which are within his rights.

Buhari is one man, and he's trying to show that he is bigger than Nigeria - will you put up a challenge to him?

All these fools wey no sabi jonse with small sense.

Oshe11 Abeg no vex for using a quote for you to address other people; I couldn't bear the gullibility.
LiteratureRe: How To Become A Professional Ghost Writer (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 2:26pm On Apr 30, 2018
Chapter 1: Defining Ghostwriting

Before we really delve into all the details of how to ghostwrite, I need to make sure that it's clear what I mean when I use that term. Why? Because, in my career, I've encountered many people – both clients and other writers – who misuse the phrase.

Beyond just being incorrect, this can lead to all sorts of problems. I once had a potential client, for example, approach me about what they deemed a ghostwriting job. When I asked them exactly what they expected from me though, it became clear that they were really looking for a copy editor. And that's not what I do.

I've also seen writers bill themselves as ghostwriters who, upon further inspection, really wanted to function more as editorial consultants.

The truth is that the literary industry is far more compartmentalized than many people realize, with tons of different titles that all fulfill very distinct and necessary functions. In order to operate successfully in that environment, you need to be fully aware of what title best fits your skill set when looking for clients.

Ghostwriting: What It Is And Is Not
Put simply, ghostwriting involves authoring a work for which someone else will get all the credit. Very often, these are cash jobs that involve a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) binding you to secrecy. The length and severity of these NDAs will vary from job to job. I've signed some that were effective for three years, others for a full ten years.

Other jobs do not require you to sign an NDA. It's entirely up to the client.

There are lots of reasons why someone may want a ghostwriter, as well, and this will change the workflow. Your potential client might be someone with a great story who would like to write out a memoir, but doesn't know where to start. Or, they might be an expert in their field with limited time or interest to spare on writing a manuscript.

Occasionally, you might even stumble across a well known author who just doesn't feel like writing his or her own novels anymore.

As I've already alluded to, people often think that ghostwriting and editing are the same thing. They're not.

Not even close.

The primary difference, of course, is that ghostwriters are writers. They write.

Granted, some ghostwriters are capable of performing certain editing services (and some editors are extremely talented writers), but they are two distinct jobs. If a client approaches you and wants you to guide them through the process of writing their manuscript, or wants you to touch up an already completed work, they're looking for an editor.

To fully appreciate the differences, we need to look at all of the various types of editors out there, roaming the literary jungles. You may be totally prepared to take on some of these jobs. Others might be totally outside of your comfort zone. Understanding that will help you define yourself as a professional and communicate clearly with your clients.

(I should also state that there are types of editors that won't be on this list. They're exclusion is not because I find them unworthy, but because their particular roles are specifically designed to function within certain publishing houses and publications. It's unlikely that someone will expect you to act as a freelance Managing or Acquisitions Editor.)

Copy Editor - This is what most people think of when they use the word “editor.” The act of copy editing requires one to comb through a manuscript, looking for errors. All errors. Of any form. That means checking spelling, grammar, punctuation and word choice, along with making sure the document is factually accurate. Or, at least, that's how the job will likely work for you as freelancer. Larger publishers sometimes divide the responsibilities up between different employees. As an individual though, you'll generally be expected to complete all of these associated tasks.

Developmental Editor - Really more of a coach, the developmental editor will work alongside the author from start to finish, helping to shape the idea and guide how it's expressed. This may involve planning the structure of a manuscript or even helping to draft a story. The developmental editor will also assist in doing research and will usually work through several different drafts.

Substantive Editor – Although there is a little bit of overlap here, the substantive editor is distinct from those of the developmental variety primarily based on when they step in. While the developmental editor is with the author before words are set down through to the end, a substantive editor won't usually show up until the manuscript is already finished. At this point, the editor will read through the manuscript, checking for logical progression, solid sentence structure and anything else that could impact the overall strength of the project.


Not For Beginners
Before moving on, I feel like there's a pretty pervasive myth about ghostwriting that must be thoroughly squashed: It is not an entry-level or beginner's position.

All too often, I see clients looking for ghostwriters specifically state in their ads that it's a “perfect fit for beginners.” No, it's probably not.

To ghostwrite well – which we'll get into later on – requires a fairly skilled and confident writer. At the very least, you need to be familiar with the specific genre that you'll be working in. The reality is that most of the best, most sought after ghostwriters out there are actually well known and respected writers when they write bylined work. Ghostwriting is just another form of income for them, one that capitalizes on their already established name within the industry.

Of course, this doesn't mean that you shouldn't bother looking for ghostwriting gigs if you're still green. Just don't expect it to be easy.

It's also important to make this clear because, very often, clients attempt to underpay ghostwriters. Which is a gross injustice. In addition to plying their trade, ghostwriters do so without receiving any credit – which means that you are left with nothing to add to your portfolio. Getting future work, then, becomes more of a challenge. (Which we will address in Chapter Five.)

Set Your Boundaries
Now—all that having been said about what ghostwriting entails—it's vital that you realize you may be asked to do editing or work that does not fit inside the ghostwriter's scope of practice. And, horror of horrors! You might actually agree to do it.

Which is totally fine. As long as you have the ability to take on that extra work and fulfill your client's expectations. This is why clear communication from the outset is so important. When your client says they want you as a ghostwriter, does that also mean that you'll be responsible for self-editing? Or, if they specifically ask if you can edit, what type of editing do they have in mind?

Equally as important are your own desires and expectations. Do you even want to edit? Or do you (like me) loathe the act? There's nothing wrong with that, given that you make it clear to your clients that editing is not a service you offer.

Drawing these lines is a pretty logical conclusion in other industries. For some reason, things tend to get blurred when it comes to writers. To borrow from the late comedian, Mitch Hedberg: If you were a chef and someone asked you to farm, how would you react?

Sure, there are chefs out there who do keep a farm for their restaurants. And those people are awesome. But they're also outliers. Most of the time, they partner with a farmer to do the farming.

You might very well be okay with being both a ghostwriter and an editor. Go for it. But you might not be. Make that plain to your client before you proceed with the project.

Boundaries may have to be drawn for another reason. You may be uncomfortable writing about certain topics or for certain people. While you don't always have to mention these restrictions to your clients, since this can lead to unnecessary confrontations, you may want to be judicious in what sort of jobs you even apply for. If you have any doubts while just reading the ad, it's probably better not to even apply.

To fully understand how your personal values and ideas interplay with those of the client, we need to delve more into the actual day-to-day work of the ghostwriter. Which happens to be the subject of the next chapter.
LiteratureRe: How To Become A Professional Ghost Writer (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 12:19pm On Apr 30, 2018
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LiteratureRe: $10,000 Short Story Contest (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 12:00pm On Apr 30, 2018
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LiteratureRe: $10,000 Short Story Contest (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 11:58am On Apr 30, 2018
The Story Shares organization has officially launched their 2018 Story of the Year writing contest, with the goal of creating more “just-right” book choices for the millions of teens and adults around the world who struggle with reading.

This year’s writing contest includes total prizes of $10,000 USD.



The prizes are, as follows:

$3,000 Diversity Award
$5,000 Texas Award (Must be set in Texas.)
$2,000 Character Based Award

The contest is open internationally to writers around the world.

Story Shares books are being used by tens of thousands of students across all 50 states of the United States of America and more than 80 countries worldwide to improve their literacy skills. In addition to 3 finalists, every writer who creates a compelling story in keeping with Story Shares unique guidelines (check https://storysharescontest.org/guidelines) will have the opportunity to be published, and their stories will contribute to the advancement of literacy.

Keep in mind that even if you don’t win, your story could still be published by Story Shares.

Submissions are accepted through July 27th, with winners announced September 10th.

To learn more, visit their website @ https://storysharescontest.org .
Literature$10,000 Short Story Contest (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 11:53am On Apr 30, 2018
Just got this information from a credible source and I thought I should share it with fellow Nairalanders.

This is an international short story contest with a cash reward of $10,000 for the winner among other perks.

If you have a good short story with a unique perspective, I suggest that you jump on this wagon before it leaves.

Hint: Since the release of Marvel's Black Panther movie, African stories have become highly sort after.

I would participate in I were into story telling, but I'm not - at least for now.

I'm currently focused on my freelance Web content writing, blog writing and copy writing.

I want a Nigerian to bring home this huge cash reward.

If you do, no forget your boy o!

Hope you benefit from this short story contest.
EducationRe: Rare Historical Photos Captured At The Perfect Time by NegusNegaste(m): 9:15am On Apr 30, 2018
Royalblak007, these are awesome.
Christianity EtcRe: Very Interesting Question For Christians by NegusNegaste(m): 9:04am On Apr 30, 2018
AnonyNymous:
Its the very reason why I don't consider myself religious. There are lots of loopholes like this in all religions, yet people choose to blindly follow, calling it 'faith'. Not my business. It becomes my business when they, with their illogical reasoning, commit terror acts, kill people, defraud people of their money, or contribute to noise pollution by screaming in the middle of the night, disturbing us,etc all in the name of that 'faith'.
Gbam!!
Art, Graphics & VideoRe: Free Logos For 5 People by NegusNegaste(m): 9:04am On Apr 30, 2018
dudebuck:
okay, but please, you have to patient.
No problem sir.
LiteratureRe: How To Become A Professional Ghost Writer (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 8:45am On Apr 30, 2018
INTRODUCTION

I had always been pretty determined to be a writer. It's simply what I was going to do, if and when I ever grew up.

So, at 19, when an opportunity presented itself, I jumped on it. To be honest, I really had no idea what I was doing and was wholly unprepared for what was to come. But the experience that I gained there and the lessons that I learned would prove to be absolutely invaluable to me for the rest of my ongoing career.

It was a ghostwriting gig for a small start-up of a production company, writing everything from novels to screenplays. Most of the time, I would accept an assignment and have to immediately run to Google for some guidance on precisely how one would go about fulfilling it. In my six years of working for that company, I worked on pitches to major studios and publishers, graphic novels, regular ol' wordy novels, scripts for television and even two movies.



Even though my name would never be anywhere near even one of the finished products, I gave it everything I had. Which was a challenge. Frankly, I did not believe in the company's flagship story. It was predictable, formulaic and had been done a million times before. Still, I did what I could to improve the product, which often involved completely ignoring the client's directions.

I was actually pretty proud of some of what I wrote.

Despite all of my efforts though, the company eventually folded and nothing I wrote for them has ever been published. None of it. Every word is gone.

Which is pretty disappointing. Some of it wasn't totally terrible.

Even though it wasn't completely fruitful, the experience gave me something to build on. Overall, my writing improved as I gained more experience. But, I also now knew what it was like to express the thoughts of someone else. Finally, I learned how to manage a client, even when we didn't agree on some aspect of the project.

I also received a recommendation letter that would land me my first publishing contract. Under my own name, I have since published two novels, one fitness book and hundreds of digital and print articles.

But not all of my work since has been bylined. In fact, most of it has been ghostwriting. Although I am a credentialed health and fitness professional, most of my words on the subject have been released under the name of other, better-known individuals.

Why? Well... because it's easier work to get.

If you know how to handle it, ghostwriting can be a fantastic way to start and continue your writing career. It can provide a steady flow of work, even when other sources have dried up, and help you build a network of other professionals in your niche.

Of course, like everything else, it has its challenges.

Which is exactly why I wanted to write this book: To help you make your way through the wilderness that is professional ghostwriting. I've been there. And, for the most part, I made it through the ordeal relatively unscathed.

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LiteratureHow To Become A Professional Ghost Writer (free) by NegusNegaste(op): 8:25am On Apr 30, 2018
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PoliticsRe: Why You Should Marry From Mbaise Community by NegusNegaste(m): 1:52pm On Sep 09, 2016
Ihedioha2015:
Why You Should Marry From Mbaise Community

Contrary to the negative view many people have about these great people called ‘Mbaise’ people; including those who haven’t encountered an ill-mannered Mbaise indigene, I am here to inspire you and to also bring to your knowledge, the amazing things you never knew before now about Mbaise people.

Mabise indigenes have over the years suffered what maybe called- societal stigmatization, even when they are good to people around them, which further shows that the world in general is a stupid place that pass its judgment on fallacy of hasty generalization and stereotype.

You can imagine someone from Ghana, who haven’t even been to Nigeria before, never came across a Nigerian, passing negative judgment on a people he or she knows nothing about just because he or she once heard people say bad things about Nigerian people.

You can imagine when an American citizen who haven’t crossed the borders of America, haven’t met an African person before to talk of a Nigerian citizen telling you boldly that he or she hates Nigerians because he strongly believes that all Nigerians are fraudsters, internet scammers, liars, killers, and what have you, just because he or she heard some news of some unscrupulous Nigerian citizens defrauding innocent and sometimes greedy foreigners who want to get rich quick without working for it.

I once had a Swiss friend, whom I met via Yahoo Messenger around the year 2001, and when he asked me where I come from, I told him I come from Nigeria, he didn’t know Nigeria, so he asked me where is Nigeria? I gladly explained to him that Nigeria is in Africa, precisely, West Africa, and guess what? He was so shocked he asked me how I got access to the internet, I found it funny and asked him what he meant, and he replied:

“Africa is a big forest where only monkeys and wild animals live”….I couldn’t hold the laughter. Now, can you imagine what a Swiss guy thinks about all Africans? To him, all Africans are monkeys living on the tree, lolz…but he was unaware that most Africans are enlightened more than him. He also forgot that many Africans are richer than the richest man in his small city, but he passed judgment on all Africans based on few wildlife documentaries he watched. Can you see how funny humans can be?

The same way, many people in the world today believe all Mexicans are drug dealers, or let me put it this way: many people in the world today believe that all wealthy Mexicans are into drug peddling, what a funny world we living in.

This is the plight of the Mbaise people.

To start with, what is ‘Mbaise’?

Mbaise is a town located in Imo State. Mbaise town have boundaries with Owerri, Obowu/Umuahia, Mbano and Aba.

Mbaise comprises of 3 local government areas, namely- Ahiazu-mbaise, Abor-mbaise and Ezinihite-mbaise.

Mbaise people are very ambitious people, they are also creative; in fact, they are one of the most creative people in the whole of Igbo land.

Mbaise people are also one of the most successful people in Igbo land, that’s after- Nnewi in Anambra State, Ogidi, and Abriba people.

I am not going to waste much of your time with epistles, but I am going to be as precise and objective as possible so as to make this write-up short and informative enough. Meanwhile, you are free to ask questions via the comment box.

Why do people from other regions in Nigeria see Mbaise people as bad people?
This started in the 80s/90s after Oriental brothers music band split due to members’ disagreement on issues. Remember, the owner and founder of the ‘Oriental Brothers’ band was an Mbaise man, popularly known as- ‘Dee Warrior’ or simply- ‘Warrior’. To cut the long story short, Warrior had issue with one of his lead backup; Dan Sachi, who left the band to start his own, and later released a song, in which he used the opportunity to bash Mbaise people saying-

“if you see snake and see an Mbaise indigene, that you should kill mbaise person first before you kill the snake”

Remember, music travels faster than human, so the song spread so wide and gained popularity, such that people started watching every move an Mbaise indigene made while ignoring worst moves or attitudes of people from other communities or towns. This was the origin.

Of course every community, region, tribe, country or race have their foes, and they also have bad examples, but unfortunately, many people today ignore the wrong people from other communities or town do to them and focus more on the wrong an Mbaise indigene does to them just because they have made up their minds that all Mbaise indigene are evil and should be observed closely with all caution.

Some ladies will tell you how an Mbaise guy broke their heart, some guys will also tell you how an Mbaise lady almost killed him, dumped him and did this and that to him, but ask the same person if he or she haven’t ever experienced similar thing from someone who isn’t from Mbaise, or if he or she haven’t heard or seen a non-mbaise indigene do worse?

I can boldly tell you that: there is no evil committed by an Mbaise indigene that hasn’t been committed by people from other communities, towns, tribes and even race!

Some say Mbaise people show sense a lot, and yeah, that’s called- smartness! You can hardly outsmart them in business, and reason they are always successful in whatever they do.

Some interesting things you didn’t know about Mbaise:
-Mbaise was the last capital of Biafra during Nigerian civil war
- The governor of Central Bank of Biafra during the Nigerian civil war was from Mbaise
- Biafra had a crude oil reserve at Mbaise during the civil war, and it is believed that Mbaise have crude oil that is yet to be explored
- Nigerian civil war ended around Mbaise
- Mbaise has more professors than most Nigerian states combined, and majority of the professors in Imo State comes from Mbaise (they are scattered all over the world because they love studying and travelling)
- Mbaise is the only town in Nigeria that is as popular as a State

Some great people from Mbaise
Note: I am compiling this list from my head, based on the people I know, so many people will definitely be omitted, but I will try and be updating it with time as I get tip offs from readers and fans.
-Chief S. U Ugo: Governor, Central Bank of Biafra
- Senator Chris Anyanwy: Senator, representing Owerri zone Imo State
- Prof. Iwuji: Former Education minister
- ACP Julius Nwagwu rtd. : Assistant Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Nationwide (Export)
- Bar. Noel Chukwuka Agwuocha: Former Speaker of House of Assembly, Imo State
- Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo: A list Nollywood Actor
- Actor Genevieve Nnaji: A list Nollywood/Hollywood Actor
- Actor Rita Domnic: A list Nollywood Actor
- Actor Stephanie Okereke: A list Nollywood Actor (her hometown used to be under Mbaise before a political split)
- Actor/Evangelist Eucharia Anunobi: Veteran Nollywood actor and now Evangelist
- Actor/Comedian Okey Bakasi: Veteran Nollywood Actor cum Comedian
- Late Prof. Onwuliri: Former V.C Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)
- Chioma Ajunwa: Rtd Athlete and First Africa Olympic Gold Medalist (1996)
- Justice Mary Okaego Odili: First Lady and wife of Former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili
And many more that I can’t just remember right now but will keep updating with time….

Notable things about Mbaise and its indigenes
Mbaise people have always been very active in Nigerian politics. The sons and daughters have rendered services as Federal Ministers, State Commissioners, a Governor, Governorship candidates, a Federal Vice-Presidential candidate, and even a Presidential candidate. In 1946, long before Independence of Nigeria, Mr. Jamike Iwunna, who was credited for suggesting the name “Mbaise”, led an entourage of the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe to Mbaise before the 1947 London Constitutional Conference. Mbaise has produced four Federal Government Ministers in the persons of Dr. Sylvester Ugoh (PhD Harvard Economic), Chief I.D Nwoga (Oxford), Professor Fabian. N. C. Osuji (PhD Ibadan), and Mrs. Chinwe Obaji. Several sons and daughters have served as honorable commissioners in Imo State governments. Dr. Sylvester Ugoh was selected as Vice-Presidential Candidate while Prof F. N. C. Osuji and Dr. Alex Obi vied as the governorship candidates of Imo State, and currently Dr. (Mrs.) Ada Okwuonu is the Deputy Governor. Chief Chinedu Ezebuiro vied for the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the defunct Social Democratic Party. Air Commodore Luke Ochulor (Rtd.) was the first Military Governor of Delta State. Chris Anyanwu is the first female senator in Imo State. Late Gaius Anoka, who initiated the annual Pan-Igbo Ahiajoku Lecture series, was the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone.

Mbaise people place a high premium on education. The earliest missionary and educational activities commenced in Mbaise about 1915. Today, there are several Catholic Priests and Clergymen of the Anglican Communion serving worldwide.
In 1934, an Irish nun established a convent in Ogbor Nguru that served Orlu, Ikeduru, Okigwe and Obowo. Mbaise daughters received early education at the Regina Caeli College, Ogbor Nguru and attracted suitors from all over the former Eastern Region of Nigeria and beyond. Despite the fact that western education arrived late relative to other parts of the country, Mbaise can boast of countless professors, PhDs, and different specialty graduates. These professionals are contributing to human development and progress all over the world. Some have served exceptionally well as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing council of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, the Madonna University, Okija, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the (Old) Imo State University, as Librarian FUTO, and as Registrar of the University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Mbaise indigenes have contributed in numerous areas of economic, educational, and social development of their country. Dr. Sylvester Ugoh was the first and only Governor of the Central Bank of the defunct Bank of Biafra. Dr. (Mrs.) Agatha Ndugbu (PhD, OON) a lawyer, statistician, and economist served as Imo State Head of Service. Famous legal luminaries Sir Mike Ahamba, Sir Bon Nwakamma, and Lucius Nwosu are among the first Senior Advocates of Nigeria in Imo State. Several others are serving as High Court Judges in Nigeria. The first lawyer from Mbaise Chief B. S. Nzenwa was called to the bar in 1959. From the military to the police forces, you will find at the top echelon, men and women from Mbaise in command positions.

During the 1967-1970 Nigeria - Biafra civil war, Mbaise played very strategic roles. A unit of the “Research and Production” (RAP) that improvised and manufactured various scarce commodities during the blockade was positioned in Mbaise. The Head of State of the breakaway Biafra, General Odumegwu Ojukwu launched the Ahiara Declaration, a blueprint for the political and economic development of the beleaguered Biafra at Ahiara. When Mbaise, where most Igbo people had taken refuge, was overrun by the Federal Armed Forces, the civil war came to an abrupt end.

Why you should consider marrying from Mbaise
If you love success, unity and greatness, then consider marrying from mbaise- male or female.
If you want an ambitious woman will not just come to squander your little resources, but one who would gladly and diligently work with you to accumulate wealth, then look no further than Mbaise ladies.

If you want to marry a woman who wouldn’t want to hear the word- divorce, or who hates divorce and ready to stay in the marriage to make it work, then look no further than Mbaise ladies.

If you are looking for a woman you will impress and intimidate with money or wealth, please don’t go near an Mbaise lady because they aren’t always moved by money and material wealth even though all humans love money and good life; majority of Mbaise ladies aren’t money freak, and they believe they can make enough money for themselves.

As for the ladies looking for a deserving husband, pray you come across an Mbaise guy because they are one of the best lovers if you yourself is lovable and worthy.

If you love wealth, and desire to build a home you will remember in future and say- God I thank you, then start now to look for Mbaise guys because they are awesome, ambitious, in fact, they attract wealth and success…and reason Mbaise people are the most successful people in Imo State…with amazing buildings and indigenes sprang in all works of life- sports, entertainment, music, movie, oil and gas, education, civil service, military, Police, ICT, trade, craft, fashion, hospitality, medicine, agriculture, politics, business, just name it- Mbaise people occupy top positions in these sectors.

God bless Mbaise indigenes wherever they are….God bless Nigeria.

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Tankio sir
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If you've seen me on NL recently, you'll know that I'm not religious. My 'religion' is kindness. Humanism. I believe that we can learn to be kind to our fellow human beings and love one another without the concept of any god.

ANYWAY enough of me. As for the question, I heard two religious friends of mine arguing (different faiths) and the non christian posed this question: "In your bible, its clearly stated that god sent his son to die for our sins, that that was his mission on earth, (John 3:16) and Christianity as a whole recognizes that the blood of Jesus 'washes away' sin. If that is so, why are the people who facilitated the prophecy, such as Judas, the Roman Government, the Pharisees, etc not celebrated as heroes of Christianity? After all, if Jesus' mission was to come to earth and die, then surely the people who helped make that mission a as access should be celebrated!"


After this statement, my Christian friend could not speak. I'd like to know what you Christians have to say about this.

cc: Seun
Nice food for thought bro. Christians, and indeed all religious people in their blind following of their various 'Gods' forget to observe that they shoot themselves in the leg.
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