WJC
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Hi All:
I am going through my “ethereal” binocular book for the next to last time. I am removing the superfluous junk that got twisted into it as I kept trying the please the various publishing houses I approached with the m/s.
With so much on my plate already, and the realization looming that I am not getting any younger, I have totally lost the desire to turn the book into something it was never intended to be and weaken the salient points that, as written, will probably be more memorable than they would had I homogenized the work into what which would please the editors. “See Spot run may be a great concept,” but it’s already been done by everybody and his brother … for years. I don’t want to reinvent the wheel, but rather, give the audience a whole new concept of wheel—one they’ve yet to see.
As a writer, you need not tell me about the stigma of self-publishing. But, I’m sick of trying to reinvent this thing to make others—who don’t know my intentions or market—happy.
If I sold one to everyone on the planet who needed one, I still wouldn’t get rich, and while I loved the effort, it’s time for it to be out the door.
To that end, I have three questions for most the BF group.
The title:
* Should it be De-MYTH-tifying Binoculars, as it was always planned to be, or BINOCULARS in Fallacy and FACT. Also, I am certainly open for other suggestions.
* With photos and illustrations I am planning on it being about 200 pages. What should I price it at?
* Finally: So far I’ve left it conversational with contractions throughout. Some think that would make it seem amateurish. I think it makes it more friendly and memorable—especially with my use of quotes, anecdotes, and experiences. What do YOU guys think?
Thanks, :scribe:
Bill
I am going through my “ethereal” binocular book for the next to last time. I am removing the superfluous junk that got twisted into it as I kept trying the please the various publishing houses I approached with the m/s.
With so much on my plate already, and the realization looming that I am not getting any younger, I have totally lost the desire to turn the book into something it was never intended to be and weaken the salient points that, as written, will probably be more memorable than they would had I homogenized the work into what which would please the editors. “See Spot run may be a great concept,” but it’s already been done by everybody and his brother … for years. I don’t want to reinvent the wheel, but rather, give the audience a whole new concept of wheel—one they’ve yet to see.
As a writer, you need not tell me about the stigma of self-publishing. But, I’m sick of trying to reinvent this thing to make others—who don’t know my intentions or market—happy.
If I sold one to everyone on the planet who needed one, I still wouldn’t get rich, and while I loved the effort, it’s time for it to be out the door.
To that end, I have three questions for most the BF group.
The title:
* Should it be De-MYTH-tifying Binoculars, as it was always planned to be, or BINOCULARS in Fallacy and FACT. Also, I am certainly open for other suggestions.
* With photos and illustrations I am planning on it being about 200 pages. What should I price it at?
* Finally: So far I’ve left it conversational with contractions throughout. Some think that would make it seem amateurish. I think it makes it more friendly and memorable—especially with my use of quotes, anecdotes, and experiences. What do YOU guys think?
Thanks, :scribe:
Bill
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