Junior 01:14 PM 06-22-2009
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?
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Wolfgang 01:14 PM 06-22-2009
sounds like a good coffee table book if there are LOTS of pictures.
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GKitty 01:31 PM 06-22-2009
Originally Posted by Wolfgang:
sounds like a good coffee table book if there are LOTS of pictures.
:-) Lots and LOTS of pictures.
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WildBlueSooner 01:54 PM 06-22-2009
Originally Posted by GKitty:
:-) Lots and LOTS of pictures.
:-) Sounds like a really good idea..pictures would be crucial!
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Junior 01:56 PM 06-22-2009
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.
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WildBlueSooner 01:57 PM 06-22-2009
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
:-):-)
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gettysburgfreak 06:38 PM 06-22-2009
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.
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Tio Gato 07:07 PM 06-22-2009
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.
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hotreds 09:03 PM 06-22-2009
TripleF 09:10 PM 06-22-2009
You can always start with no printing expense by first selling it as a download. I've been doing it for 5 years.....
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BUCASmoker 09:13 PM 06-22-2009
Sounds like an awesome idea!
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gettysburgfreak 09:07 AM 06-23-2009
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?
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Junior 11:08 AM 06-23-2009
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.
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TripleF 11:20 AM 06-23-2009
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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CasaDooley 12:34 PM 06-23-2009
Originally Posted by TripleF:
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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Scott, thats a great site! Thanks for the link
:-)
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Junior 03:05 PM 06-23-2009
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.
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Starchild 03:20 PM 06-23-2009
Sounds like a very cool idea! Just get Oprah to recommend it to her book club and your golden
:-)
Good luck!
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Junior 10:25 AM 06-30-2009
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.
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Texan in Mexico 11:00 AM 06-30-2009
What a neat site - thank you for the link, hope to be in touch with you in a couple years.
Originally Posted by TripleF:
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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Texan in Mexico 11:02 AM 06-30-2009
Sorry to hear it. Is it a safety concern or what is the official reason for not allowing access?
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.
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