Hiya Muscort! Not that's the guy, reaching out like that to help her. Gotta love it.
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triceretops said:WHAT KIND OF NON-FICTION BOOK DO YOU HAVE IN THE WORKS? WHAT CATEGORY?
triceretops said:1. Self-help.
2. How-to
3. Historical
4. True Crime
5 Inspirational
6. Academic/science
7. Biography (celebrity)
8. Other
My first book, soon to be POD published, is about political theory, so I guess it's a 6. However, it was not written for acedemia (though it was not written for the barely literate, either!). My second, which I am working on now, is about economic theory. They are both part of a series: three books in all, on political theory, economic theory, and social theory. Yes, I know that it's ambitious.
WHAT'S THE MOST DIFFICULT ASPECT OF RESEARCH FOR YOUR BOOK?
I spent 15 years researching these books. Really, I spent 15 years reading and putting off the writing? Nonetheless, I am writing from my mind; I rarely consult any other materials, even for quotes (except to get footnote info, which I don't do until I've finished a book). So... my answer would be that the research was easy, though lengthy; it's the actual sitting down to write and doing it full time that was the most difficult part!
Rob
paprikapink said:I'm terrified to talk to people, ask them questions, waste their time. Makes me kinda feel like I can't really be a writer, no matter how well I write, if I can't get over this hurdle.
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eldragon said:I volunteer at a local (state run) nursing home, and I can tell you... the best thing your wife has going for her is your love and support. That puts her miles ahead of the crowd.
108Days said:Ancient Eagle...You are correct, there is always room for hope. I wrote a book about my husband's medical debacle. I was the only person in America that believed my husband was going to survive. I was never raised in at atmosphere of religion, but after this, I'm a believer. I experienced miracles.
You must encounter the same arrogance and indifference that we have...from the hospital and doctors and the medical community in general. And yes, selling it is a lot harder than writing it. I'm working on my second book which encompasses the total financial and emotional destruction the insurance company has inflicted on our entire family as a result of this tragedy. I'm going to print my book myself, I hope to have it ready by June. If you're interested, I would be happy to put a link to your book on my website...www.108days.com. If anybody else is reading this, I need help with my 'target market.' I, of course, think every American will be interested in my book. I keep calling it a non-fiction medical docu-drama...but this does not appear to be a formal genre. I need a little help.
ritinrider said:There were several other books in the making listed in this thread that sound interesting. Be sure you all let us know when they are available.