Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Syndicate, hired writers, beginning with Mildred Wirt (later Mildred Benson), to write the manuscripts for the Nancy Drew books.[1] The writers were paid $125 for each book and were required by their contract to give up all rights to the work and to maintain confidentiality.
Benson is credited as the primary writer of Nancy Drew books under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene.[2]Harriet Adams (Stratemeyer's daughter) rewrote the original books and added new titles after the withdrawal of Benson.[1]
Other ghostwriters who used this name to write Nancy Drew mysteries included Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Walter Karig, Nancy Axelrad, Patricia Doll, Charles S. Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., Margaret Fischer, and Susan Wittig Albert. Also involved in the Nancy Drew writing process were Harriet Stratemeyer Adams's daughters, who gave input on the series and sometimes helped to choose book titles;[2]: 158 the Syndicate's secretary, Harriet Otis Smith, who invented the characters of Nancy's friends Bess and George;[2]: 140 and the editors at Grosset & Dunlap.[2]: 228
In 1979, the Stratemeyer Syndicate changed publishers to Simon & Schuster, a move that the former publishers, Grosset & Dunlap, went to court to prevent, claiming a breach of contract. The decision was made in favor of the Syndicate, stating that they could choose which publisher they would like to use for subsequent entries in the series.
In 1985, the Syndicate was bought by publishers Simon & Schuster; the Drew books are now handled by Mega-Books, a New York book packager.[3]
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Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym of the authors of the Nancy Drew mystery stories and The Dana Girls mystery stories both produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate In addition the Keene pen name is credited with the Nancy Drew spin off River Heights and the Nancy Drew Notebooks Carolyn KeeneLanguageEnglishGenreMysterySubjectWriting booksEdward Stratemeyer the founder of the Syndicate hired writers beginning with Mildred Wirt later Mildred Benson to write the manuscripts for the Nancy Drew books 1 The writers were paid 125 for each book and were required by their contract to give up all rights to the work and to maintain confidentiality Benson is credited as the primary writer of Nancy Drew books under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene 2 Harriet Adams Stratemeyer s daughter rewrote the original books and added new titles after the withdrawal of Benson 1 Other ghostwriters who used this name to write Nancy Drew mysteries included Leslie McFarlane James Duncan Lawrence Walter Karig Nancy Axelrad Patricia Doll Charles S Strong Alma Sasse Wilhelmina Rankin George Waller Jr Margaret Fischer and Susan Wittig Albert Also involved in the Nancy Drew writing process were Harriet Stratemeyer Adams s daughters who gave input on the series and sometimes helped to choose book titles 2 158 the Syndicate s secretary Harriet Otis Smith who invented the characters of Nancy s friends Bess and George 2 140 and the editors at Grosset amp Dunlap 2 228 In 1979 the Stratemeyer Syndicate changed publishers to Simon amp Schuster a move that the former publishers Grosset amp Dunlap went to court to prevent claiming a breach of contract The decision was made in favor of the Syndicate stating that they could choose which publisher they would like to use for subsequent entries in the series In 1985 the Syndicate was bought by publishers Simon amp Schuster the Drew books are now handled by Mega Books a New York book packager 3 Contents 1 Ghostwriters 1 1 Nancy Drew 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksGhostwriters EditNancy Drew Edit 1930 1957 25 chapter text at Grosset amp Dunlap Stratemeyer Syndicate Writer Story Year Rev Revised by1 Mildred Wirt Benson The Secret of the Old Clock 1930 1959 Harriet Adams2 The Hidden Staircase3 The Bungalow Mystery 1960 Patricia Doll4 The Mystery at Lilac Inn 19615 The Secret of Shadow Ranch 1931 1965 Grace Gote6 The Secret of Red Gate Farm 1961 Lynn Ealer7 The Clue in the Diary 1932 1962 Harriet Adams8 Walter Karig Nancy s Mysterious Letter 19689 The Sign of the Twisted Candles 1933 Patricia Doll10 Password to Larkspur Lane 196611 Mildred Wirt Benson The Clue of the Broken Locket 1934 1965 Grace Gote12 The Message in the Hollow Oak 1935 197213 The Mystery of the Ivory Charm 1936 1974 Priscilla Baker Carr14 The Whispering Statue 1937 1970 Harriet Adams15 The Haunted Bridge 1972 Priscilla Baker Carr16 The Clue of the Tapping Heels 1939 1969 Harriet Adams17 Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk 1940 197618 Mystery at the Moss Covered Mansion 1941 197119 The Quest of the Missing Map 1942 1969 Priscilla Baker Carr20 The Clue in the Jewel Box 1943 197221 The Secret in the Old Attic 1944 197022 The Clue in the Crumbling Wall 1945 197323 Mystery of the Tolling Bell 194624 The Clue in the Old Album 1947 197725 The Ghost of Blackwood Hall 1948 196726 George Waller Jr The Clue of the Leaning Chimney 194927 Margaret Scherf The Secret of the Wooden Lady 195028 Whilemina Rankin The Clue of the Black Keys 1951 196829 Alma Sasse Mystery at the Ski Jump 1952 Ann Shultes30 Mildred Wirt Benson The Clue of the Velvet Mask 1953 1969 Priscilla Baker Carr31 Harriet Adams The Ringmaster s Secret 1974 June Dunn32 Charles S Strong The Scarlet Slipper Mystery 1954 Ann Shultes33 Harriet Adams The Witch Tree Symbol 1955 197534 Patricia Doll The Hidden Window Mystery 1956 Mary Fischer35 Harriet Adams The Haunted Showboat 19571959 1979 20 chapter text at Grosset amp Dunlap Stratemeyer Syndicate Writer Story Year36 Harriet Adams The Secret of the Golden Pavilion 195937 The Clue in the Old Stagecoach 196038 The Mystery of the Fire Dragon 196139 The Clue of the Dancing Puppet 196240 The Moonstone Castle Mystery 196341 The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes 196442 The Phantom of Pine Hill 196543 The Mystery of the 99 Steps 196644 The Clue in the Crossword Cipher 196745 The Spider Sapphire Mystery 196846 The Invisible Intruder 196947 The Mysterious Mannequin 197048 The Crooked Banister 197149 The Secret of Mirror Bay 197250 The Double Jinx Mystery 197351 Mystery of the Glowing Eye 197452 The Secret of the Forgotten City 197553 The Sky Phantom 197654 The Strange Message in the Parchment 197755 Mystery of Crocodile Island 197856 The Thirteenth Pearl 19791979 1985 20 chapter text at Simon amp Schuster Stratemeyer Syndicate Writer Story Year57 Harriet Adams The Triple Hoax 197958 The Flying Saucer Mystery 198059 Nancy Axelrad The Secret in the Old Lace60 The Greek Symbol Mystery61 The Swami s Ring 198162 Sharon Wagner The Kachina Doll Mystery63 Nancy Axelrad The Twin Dilemma64 Richard Ballard Captive Witness65 Nancy Axelrad Mystery of the Winged Lion 198266 James Duncan Lawrence Race Against Time67 Richard Ballard The Sinister Omen68 Sharon Wagner The Elusive Heiress69 James Duncan Lawrence Clue of the Ancient Disguise70 Sharon Wagner The Broken Anchor 198371 James Duncan Lawrence The Silver Cobweb72 The Haunted Carousel73 Enemy Match 198474 The Mysterious Image75 Sharon Wagner The Emerald Eyed Cat Mystery76 The Eskimo s Secret 198577 James Duncan Lawrence The Bluebeard Room78 The Phantom of VeniceSee also Edit nbsp Children s literature portalFranklin W Dixon Nancy Drew Mystery StoriesReferences Edit a b Martin Douglas May 30 2002 Mildred Benson Is Dead at 96 Wrote 23 Nancy Drew Books The New York Times Retrieved January 20 2019 a b c d Rehab Melanie 2006 Girl Sleuth Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her Harvest Books ISBN 978 0156030564 Plunk Powell Karen 1993 The Nancy Drew Scrapbook 60 Years of America s Favorite Teenage Sleuth St Martin s Press p 29 ISBN 978 0312098810 External links Edit nbsp Wikisource has original works by or about Carolyn Keene Carolyn Keene at Library of Congress with 751 library catalog records Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Carolyn Keene amp oldid 1172768385, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
