Writing a book

[Holger]

Hi,

coming up from this thread we had the idea to maybe start writing a book where users from all over the world can participate:
CP&E articles, Spec Sheets and Old Photographs (Part 1)

Who would be interested in participating?

Best regards
Holger

[martyn williams]

Sounds like a good idea Holger

[Holger]

I would like to add that I would provide the platform (domain/software) for a collaborate writing.
I think this would be a fun thing. There is enough know-how and experience here to make a great title!

Also: I have the possibility to get the book printed

[Hugh Jaleak]

Sounds fantastic Holger. Id be willing to contribute whatever I can.

[Holger]

This has to grow a bit before we can begin, but we can collect some ideas here!
Of course we have to have a "project leader".
Everyone willing to help out has to have an own area/chapter/subchapter, of course it is not nessecary to write. You can also contribute by providing photos, maybe on request from the authors.

[v64paul]

I'd be willing to add a few anecdotes of life as i remember it when i was a young apprentice in the 80's if that is the sort of thing you are looking for.

[argie]

Count me in please!!
Paul

[Robban_C]

I don´t know if mini diggers are of any interest but if of interest I can help.

[Holger]

No Robban, we will only write about REAL machines!



JUST KIDDING!
I think we will have the possibility to add everything, but we have to consider the content.
We have to talk about structure.

[Holger]

Just some rough structure to start with
We have some members who have written books, so please correct me if something is wrong or missing!

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Cover page (backside blank)

Content
Introduction

Content in chapters

Definition of words (lexicon)
Index
Autors and sources

Back page (inside blank)

Should the main content be
- classic machinery only?
- all machinery? (my vote)
- anecdotes? (my vote)

Should it be segmented in
- eras?
- timeline?
- type of machinery? (my vote)

More to think of?

/Holger