Good Article Dennis, and I am living proof that you CAN get a technical book contract even in a soft market.
Rachel is right... isn't easy (I knew you were, Rachel, but I am doing it anyway... it is still THE book that I wish I had in my hands a year ago). I'm hoping to nearly pay off my trip to Rat World in the long run, but that isn't the reason. Anyone thinking they have the perfect book idea... pitch the idea. You might just be surprised. April Wells Oracle DBA Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds -- Albert Einstein -----Original Message----- Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 4:59 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L I've been saying all along that writing technical books is NOT the way to early retirement :) I've done both authorship and technical editing. Both have advantages, both were done for several reasons, none of which included riches. In the case of the authorship, I wanted to help spread knowledge and make it easier for people to learn, so they wouldn't have to go through the painful self-taught process I had done. Both authorship and technical editing were easy ways for me to learn new stuff. I learn much better if I have a definite goal. --- DENNIS WILLIAMS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net > -- > Author: DENNIS WILLIAMS > INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com > San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message > to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in > the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L > (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may > also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Rachel Carmichael INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). The information contained in this communication, including attachments, is strictly confidential and for the intended use of the addressee only; it may also contain proprietary, price sensitive, or legally privileged information. Notice is hereby given that any disclosure, distribution, dissemination, use, or copying of the information by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited and may be illegal. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail, delete this communication, and destroy all copies. Corporate Systems, Inc. has taken reasonable precautions to ensure that any attachment to this e-mail has been swept for viruses. We specifically disclaim all liability and will accept no responsibility for any damage sustained as a result of software viruses and advise you to carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: April Wells INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
