Kicking around a possible book idea

WildBlueSooner · 06-22-2009, 12:57 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, 05:38 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, 06:07 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, 08:03 PM

Why not? Go for it!

TripleF · 06-22-2009, 08:10 PM

You can always start with no printing expense by first selling it as a download. I've been doing it for 5 years.....

gettysburgfreak · 06-23-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleF

You can always start with no printing expense by first selling it as a download. I've been doing it for 5 years.....

Any chance you could send me the link to make my book a download?

TripleF · 06-23-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Any chance you could send me the link to make my book a download?

I also published a site that teaches every step regarding getting your ebook sold and marketed on the Internet:
www.marketingyourebook.com

Hope that helps!!

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06-22-2009, 05:38 PM	#2
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, 06:07 PM	#3
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 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, 08:03 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 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.

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