Ghostwriting job update

Here it is in one sentence: I didn't get it.

Apparently, the client wanted someone to partner with who would work for free. And for me, that is just a big fat waste of my time. You know the saying, one bitten, twice shy. Well, about 9 years ago, I was bitten by someone else who had the same objective and who made similar grandiose promises: You'll get credit. You'll get interviewed on talk shows. You'll be famous.

Yeah right. In a pig's eye.

To test the latest freeloader's intentions, I offered to e-mail my price list and couldn't believe it when he requested it a few e-mails later. Before sending it, I rechecked the items and prices. I even made a few minor changes, breaking down larger jobs into smaller, manageable parts.

I never heard from him again.

I wish him a lot of luck in finding someone who will do a good job for no pay whatsoever. He'll need it.