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Warrior-Mentor
02-12-2007, 19:29
Thinking about publishing? [There are some very PROLIFIC writers on this site]
The Self Publishing Manual was THE guide that helped me start from ground zero knowledge of publishing to the production of GET SELECTED. From conception, design, editing, printing, distribution and marketiing...this guide takes you through the wikets which actual details and recommendatons...like how to write a complete request for quotation and what to look for n a quality printer. The details are well worth it...even has a complete publishing calendar for what you should be doing at each step of the process.
Great stuff. Dan has tons of good FREE references on his web site as well.
www.parapublishing.com
Free video from youtube as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y99p13p6hvE
Jack Moroney (RIP)
02-12-2007, 19:31
Thinking about publishing? ]
Good information, but to answer your question I would rather stick my finger in my eye. :D I hate to write and I have nothing of value to provide that anyone would want to read. I admire anyone like yourself that has the ability to do that. Keep up the good work.
The Reaper
02-12-2007, 20:02
Good information, but to answer your question I would rather stick my finger in my eye. :D I hate to write and I have nothing of value to provide that anyone would want to read. I admire anyone like yourself that has the ability to do that. Keep up the good work.
COL M:
Respectfully disagree.:munchin
TR
Warrior-Mentor
02-12-2007, 20:03
Thanks Sir.
You may be cheating yourself. The hardest part is writing the outline-which is just research. Once that's done...anyone can write a book.
In fact, if you can't type (or are slow like me), you can record it and use web sites to convert your tapes to text. (www.idictate.com is one I'm thinking about using next time).
Ben Franklin said:
"Do something worth writing about,
or write something worth reading."
x SF med
02-12-2007, 21:21
COL M:
Respectfully disagree.:munchin
TR
COL M:
I Second TR
x
aricbcool
02-12-2007, 22:18
Colonel Moroney,
Speaking for the civilian side of the house, I concur with TR and x_sf, Sir.
--Aric
LibraryLady
02-12-2007, 23:04
...I hate to write and I have nothing of value to provide that anyone would want to read...
Sir,
I'll chime in with the others too.
LL
Roycroft201
02-13-2007, 00:10
COL M:
Respectfully disagree.
+1
Ditto Sir.
Would buy a copy of your life story.
I hate to write and I have nothing of value to provide that anyone would want to read. I admire anyone like yourself that has the ability to do that. Keep up the good work.
It is a shame you do not like to write, Sir. Not only do you have fascinating stories, you write extremely well and always have an anecdote to share. Personally I find your stories to be the most well written and interesting reads on the www, and that is no BS.
Maybe some day you will reconsider.
Sir, I agree with all the above post. I would love to read any book you put out be it your Life story,or principles of Leadership.
Team Sergeant
02-13-2007, 09:10
Col M,
I think what the troops are trying to say is that it doesn’t take an Einstein to figure out after reading your posts on this website that you possess a talent to write and write well. ;)
TS
incommin
02-13-2007, 09:21
I'll second all the remarks! COL Jack, you have a talent........
Jim
x SF med
02-13-2007, 10:05
COL M,
We seem to have reached a heartbreaking consensus, we have decided in this one case, you are wrong.
Please keep writing, you will inspire and teach the new young QPs, NCO's and Officers alike. If they can glean one tenth of what you have to say, they will become outstanding soldiers.
CoLawman
02-13-2007, 10:42
Colonel,
I am in total agreement with the others!
Warrior Mentor, excellent referral!
Thanks, W-M.
COL M, I also agree with everyone here. I enjoy reading your writing.