Kicking around a possible book idea

06-22-2009, 01:14 PM

I may have access to a national park that was founded in the 40’s. If I can gain full access to the park, and am thinking of documenting all the old homes and church’s that still exist on the park. I am not a writer, but have one in the family that is willing to write it all up for me. What do you all think?

Wolfgang · 06-22-2009, 01:14 PM

sounds like a good coffee table book if there are LOTS of pictures.

GKitty · 06-22-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

sounds like a good coffee table book if there are LOTS of pictures.

Lots and LOTS of pictures.

WildBlueSooner · 06-22-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GKitty

Lots and LOTS of pictures.

Sounds like a really good idea..pictures would be crucial!

06-22-2009, 01:56 PM

That's my plan lots and lots of pictures. I am also going to do it old school in B&W film, so I can blow it up enough to be a little grainy.

I am also in the process of getting access to a darkroom, so I can do all the developing and prints myself.

WildBlueSooner · 06-22-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Junior

That's my plan lots and lots of pictures. I am also going to do it old school in B&W film, so I can blow it up enough to be a little grainy.

I am also in the process of getting access to a darkroom, so I can do all the developing and prints myself.

Sounds great...keep is informed of your ideas and progress. I actually was gonna do the exact same thing

gettysburgfreak · 06-22-2009, 06:38 PM

Sounds like a cool topic. I wish you the best of luck getting it published. I wrote a book about a Civil War surgeon and because its such a small niche its very hard to sell copies. I had two big name military publishers interested in mine but had to pass due to the economy and probability that it would not be a big seller. Your best bet is to self publish and market yourself.

Tio Gato · 06-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Search for publishers that have released similar books. Sell the idea to them and see if they are willing to publish it. If a book is going to sell a publisher will pick it up. Publishing it yourself will be expensive and may not be profitable, it rarely is.
I have seen links related to national parks that have books for sale. They are all from regular publishers. Seek out some national park websites and see if you can find any book links. Note the publishers and check them out.
Good luck, follow your dream, and shop that book around.
Three words of wisdom, outline, outline, outline. With a highly detailed outline the book will almost "write itself".
Best of luck.

hotreds · 06-22-2009, 09:03 PM

Why not? Go for it!

BUCASmoker · 06-22-2009, 09:13 PM

Sounds like an awesome idea!

06-23-2009, 11:08 AM

I have a meeting with one of the guys with the park to get approval on it. I am crossing my fingers on this one.

06-23-2009, 03:05 PM

I am in the process now of getting my film cameras. I just recently sold off all of my canon gear to replace it with Nikon anyway. I really wanted a Nikon F4 because I coveted them when I was in college, but went with the F100 instead. I just wish someone hadn't stole all my gear while I was in school. I may also pick up a F5 as well so I have a backup. Now I really have to rethink the lenses. I had intended to just order an 18-200, but they only work on the digital cameras.

Starchild · 06-23-2009, 03:20 PM

Sounds like a very cool idea! Just get Oprah to recommend it to her book club and your golden

Good luck!

06-30-2009, 10:25 AM

Well I got shot down. Because the homes are on a section of the park that is not accesible to the public they wouldn't sign off on it. He said he could sneak me in, but I couldn't publish any of them.

Texan in Mexico · 06-30-2009, 11:02 AM

Sorry to hear it. Is it a safety concern or what is the official reason for not allowing access?

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Originally Posted by Junior

Well I got shot down. Because the homes are on a section of the park that is not accesible to the public they wouldn't sign off on it. He said he could sneak me in, but I couldn't publish any of them.

06-30-2009, 11:59 AM

The portion of the park that the houses are on is restricted to park employees only. In this park you are required to stay on the public trails.

Texan in Mexico · 06-30-2009, 12:05 PM

Got it! If this is something you dream of doing I would not let this stop me, sounds like you need to go up a level or two to get the answer you want.

Many times people are afraid to make decisions that carry this kind of potentially public responsability.

Again, push it up the ladder respectfully, you may be surprised!

macpappy · 07-01-2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Junior

The portion of the park that the houses are on is restricted to park employees only. In this park you are required to stay on the public trails.

Definitely go the next level up. The local park employees may not have the authority to grant you access but the regional office or even the national headquarters could.

07-01-2009, 09:23 AM

The guy I talked is a relative, and tried everything possible for me.

macpappy · 07-01-2009, 09:53 AM

Junior,
I sent you a PM

06-22-2009, 01:14 PM	#1
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Kicking around a possible book idea I may have access to a national park that was founded in the 40’s. If I can gain full access to the park, and am thinking of documenting all the old homes and church’s that still exist on the park. I am not a writer, but have one in the family that is willing to write it all up for me. What do you all think?

06-22-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea sounds like a good coffee table book if there are LOTS of pictures. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

06-22-2009, 01:56 PM	#5
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea That's my plan lots and lots of pictures. I am also going to do it old school in B&W film, so I can blow it up enough to be a little grainy. I am also in the process of getting access to a darkroom, so I can do all the developing and prints myself.

06-22-2009, 06:38 PM	#7
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Sounds like a cool topic. I wish you the best of luck getting it published. I wrote a book about a Civil War surgeon and because its such a small niche its very hard to sell copies. I had two big name military publishers interested in mine but had to pass due to the economy and probability that it would not be a big seller. Your best bet is to self publish and market yourself. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

06-22-2009, 07:07 PM	#8
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Search for publishers that have released similar books. Sell the idea to them and see if they are willing to publish it. If a book is going to sell a publisher will pick it up. Publishing it yourself will be expensive and may not be profitable, it rarely is. I have seen links related to national parks that have books for sale. They are all from regular publishers. Seek out some national park websites and see if you can find any book links. Note the publishers and check them out. Good luck, follow your dream, and shop that book around. Three words of wisdom, outline, outline, outline. With a highly detailed outline the book will almost "write itself". Best of luck. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

06-22-2009, 09:03 PM	#9
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Why not? Go for it! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

06-22-2009, 09:13 PM	#10
BUCASmoker Where the sun never sets Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Vadim Location: Newport Posts: 267 Trading: (9)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Sounds like an awesome idea!

06-23-2009, 11:08 AM	#11
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea I have a meeting with one of the guys with the park to get approval on it. I am crossing my fingers on this one.

06-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#12
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea I am in the process now of getting my film cameras. I just recently sold off all of my canon gear to replace it with Nikon anyway. I really wanted a Nikon F4 because I coveted them when I was in college, but went with the F100 instead. I just wish someone hadn't stole all my gear while I was in school. I may also pick up a F5 as well so I have a backup. Now I really have to rethink the lenses. I had intended to just order an 18-200, but they only work on the digital cameras.

06-23-2009, 03:20 PM	#13
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Sounds like a very cool idea! Just get Oprah to recommend it to her book club and your golden Good luck! __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

06-30-2009, 10:25 AM	#14
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Well I got shot down. Because the homes are on a section of the park that is not accesible to the public they wouldn't sign off on it. He said he could sneak me in, but I couldn't publish any of them.

06-30-2009, 11:59 AM	#16
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea The portion of the park that the houses are on is restricted to park employees only. In this park you are required to stay on the public trails.

06-30-2009, 12:05 PM	#17
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Got it! If this is something you dream of doing I would not let this stop me, sounds like you need to go up a level or two to get the answer you want. Many times people are afraid to make decisions that carry this kind of potentially public responsability. Again, push it up the ladder respectfully, you may be surprised!

07-01-2009, 09:23 AM	#19
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea The guy I talked is a relative, and tried everything possible for me.

07-01-2009, 09:53 AM	#20
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Kicking around a possible book idea Junior, I sent you a PM __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.