I was trying to make sure you went into writing with open eyes. I give
everyone who asks me about writing the same "scare" talk, if you still
want to write the book when I'm done, you're doing it for the right
reasons :)
- Jared Still <jkstill_at_cybcon.com> wrote:
>
> I can certainly echo the sentiments expressed in this article.
>
> Writing a book ( as a coauthour in my case) was something I had
> wanted to do, and harbored no illusions of quick riches. Many
> hundreds
> of hours on that book netted me about.. lemme see here...
>
> Well, a night shift at Starbucks would have paid nearly as well. But
> then
> again, I didn't do it for the money.
>
> Rachel tried to scare me away from it, but it didn't work.
>
> Technical editing is enjoyable, also doesn't pay too well, but is
> a lot less stressful than trying to meet a writing deadline.
>
> Jared
>
>
>
> On Wednesday 15 January 2003 19:19, DENNIS WILLIAMS wrote:
> > I have enjoyed reading the books from the authors who participate
> on this
> > list. I hope to read books in the future from others on this list
> that
> > haven't written a book yet. If you have considered writing an
> Oracle book,
> > take a look at this article:
> >
> > http://www.devx.com/devx/editorial/10491
> >
> >
> > Dennis Williams
> > DBA, 40%OCP
> > Lifetouch, Inc.
> > dwilliams_at_lifetouch.com
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