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So hey! I was just approached about writing a new book, 350 pps. or so, and given the amount of [stuff] going on in my life, I had to say "no thanks". I know you can probably imagine the sheer amount of work something like this could be, but now multiply it by about 4 or so, maybe you'll come close. What I was asked next after saying no to this project was this, "know anyone else who might be interested?" Seems to me I know a bunch of folks who *could* do something like this, but wanted to ask, anyone interested? If you're lucky this thing could bring in maybe $20-30,000 over the course of a year, more if it really takes off, (less if it doesn't! ;-)

I don't have many more details on this thing, only that the target audience is designers who know *no* code at all, but would hopefully want to learn, I'd guess it'd be all those cool things a designer would want to do, eh? Post here if you want to discuss it, or drop me an email if you think you might be interested, I'll set you up. This is a serious proposal here, from a major publisher of computer books; if you're thinking you're ready for this you'd also better be prepared for at least 3 months of hell, heh heh. (Writing a book is *hard*)

Note: There were a couple of other topics mentioned for this series, as well as positions for Technical Editors, this publisher would be interested in speaking with anyone I forwarded on to them. Got a lot of time and want some money and/or book credits? Lemme know.

Your pal, -doc-

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Wow, that'd be sweet to do, but I certainly don't have the time to do it... nor am I the best at explanations =) and I don't have a great knowledge of "design" anyway, which sort of defeats the purpose of the title.

Heh, Slime, no good at "explaining", that's a good one! I thought of you right off the bat, but figured that might not be good for the old GPA in the first year at University! InI, you might surprise yourself too, who knows? One of the other tasks I said I'd ask around for is a Technical Editor (who checks facts and examples) for the current "Javascript/CSS Magic" book, which is nowhere near as much work, and pays a quick $1000 plus a credit on the book cover. If either of you want to chat with a high-level editor, I know she's willing to talk, could be a nice contact for some future gig, who knows?

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Ini: Your English is fine - they are going to have to have the text proof read so I don't see it being too much trouble to fix any small quirks at that stage. If you are struggling with the exact wording then post it here (my Dad is a fluent French speaker so I could always ultimately run things past him even if you post the French version of what you are trying for - I'm not sure my French would be able to cut the mustard in this highly technical field).

Don't let your, supposed, short fallings in English put you off - you have bags of enthusiasm and a fantastic indepth understanding of the subject it would be rude not to give it a shot. Theres enough talent here to produce whole shelves of top quality books so don't be shy (Ozone Books anyone??).

Emps


You're my wife now Dave

what an awesome opportunity for the perfect bunch of freaks ..

SUN
//and yes, please book me an advanced copy of 'Ozone for Dummies' ... hehe//

Someone approached you about writing a book. Way cool! I always thought it happened the other way around...

Actually, the book in my head has the working title of "OZONE: The Ozonic Way". It'll have the eye candy and tips and such as you'd expect, but also a bunch of philosophy too! I'm picturing a short, flat all-color book with 99% pictures, and the text superimposed. Think "coffee table" book, heh.

Anyone who is interested, even just a little bit, drop me an email with some direct contact info and a real name, I'll be talking to the publisher later this afternoon (my time, morning in the states) and she'd love to talk with some of you.

Your pal, -doc-

It sounds so exciting but 3 months of hell is just not something I could possible add to my plate right now. It would be totally cool if someone here could do it and make us all proud

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How about a title like "Javascript and DHTML for Web Designers" ? or maybe "DHTML For Web Designers" ?

Just a thought..

what about: "Web Design with DHTML"?

I think thay have a new series in mind, along the same lines as the "...Magic" series, this one is "[Some Thing] for Designers", they have a whole bunch planned. I get the impression they'll be flexible, as long as it ends with those magic two words, heh.

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