Hey Folks…
5 pages already!
What a great way to start a day…;)
I just want to make sure your expectations are set around the book. This is a self-published book - I didn’t write it then go find a publisher to work with. In fact - in looking around at some other people’s experiences with that route I wonder if sites like Lulu.com (where the printed versions are being created) are pretty much killing the small-press market.
As Leslie said - the blog series that the book is based on is and will remain available on Boyink.com.
So what’s different about the book?
- The content is aggregated into one document for ease of printing.
- The sample site is assembled on its own (rather than as part of Boyink.com) which allowed me to organize the templates better.
- The Weblog names are semantic and simpler.
- Image paths are simpler
- I’ve added a bunch of screen captures to make processes clearer.
- EE variable names, EE tags, and HTML appear in more complete form.
- The content has been revised and edited for clarity and accuracy (the blog posts could really be considered rough drafts in a formal writing process). I’d estimate between my wife and I some 50-60 hours were spent in the editing process.
- All templates used in the book are included as text files for ease of copying into EE (if you choose a printed book they will come on a CD).
- Recipients of the book will get access to the new Train-ee forums for support around issues directly relating to the book contents.
Another thing to keep in mind with the print version since Lulu is a “print-on-demand” business there will be a lag time. My copy took 12 days from order to delivery here in the states.
What I can do is shoot you the eBook to use while waiting for the printed version to arrive.
Again - thanks for all the great comments. This has really been a fun project.