My Grandfather and I are writing a book

Greetings,

My Grandfather and I are writing a book together about his year prospecting for oil in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. Actually, he did all the writing and my part is to make it saleable.

I took fiction and screen writing classes in college so I'm comfortable with that end. I've made a number of websites, I've been a professional animator so I can do graphics, and organized local groups so I'm comfortable speaking in public. I have no shame.

What I'm having to learn is the business end of writing. I looked at a number of writing sites like this and this looked like the busiest and most comprehensive.

It's an exciting project. The book is based on the love letters he wrote to my Grandmother while he was courting her. I've also got his original log he wrote for himself that tracks his travels a bit better. Going through his papers I've also uncovered other documents like his list of how much food should be packed for a mule-train trip through the wild.

I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for all the comments. I have gone through the Newbie's Guide. I'll have to pass on the pass to the pool on the roof though.

I'm not scared of the business end of writing. That's really the part I want to learn about the most. I've been working on the synopsis and starting to build a website. It's sure a bigger project than I originally anticipated.

nocomposer said:

Wow! I'd really like to read this! Keep us posted about its progress.

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Thanks. Nice to know there's a market out there beyond my own fevered imagination.

Toffeehead said:

Hello, and welcome. I'm a newbie too! Best wishes!

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Good luck Toffeehead.