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Old 06-15-2004, 04:44 PM   #1
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Ms. Carvalho contracted my services months ago to ghostwrite some fiction. I did, and she promptly stopped responding to my e-mails. She has not paid. Anyone tempted to deal with her in the future should be warned.
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Old 06-15-2004, 11:16 PM   #2
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Re: Vera Carvalho, faeryuniverse@yahoo.com
professional ghostwriters usually get a portion of their fee up front, next increment on delivery of first draft and balance on completion of final draft... if short pieces, should be half [or at least a significant 'retainer'] up front and balance on completion... now at least you'll know better next time, thanks to this 'lady'...

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Old 07-24-2005, 07:10 AM   #3
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Old 07-24-2005, 09:58 AM   #4
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