Work on my PORTABLE WARGAME book continues to proceed slowly but surely.
I have now added two sets of rules – one for the late nineteenth century (including Colonial) and one for the early to mid twentieth century – and I now need to write two illustrated battle reports that explain how the rules work. These are going to take some time and quite a lot of effort to get right, and I am thinking of leaving them until I have a block of uninterrupted time available.
At present the book is A5 size, and is just over 70 pages long. Once the battle reports are added I suspect that it will be close to 100 pages in length. I have no idea how much they will sell for, but as I am writing this book to 'spread the word' rather than to make huge amounts of cash, I will try to keep the price under £10.00.
As a flavour of what the book looks like, here some images of some of the existing pages:
I have now added two sets of rules – one for the late nineteenth century (including Colonial) and one for the early to mid twentieth century – and I now need to write two illustrated battle reports that explain how the rules work. These are going to take some time and quite a lot of effort to get right, and I am thinking of leaving them until I have a block of uninterrupted time available.
At present the book is A5 size, and is just over 70 pages long. Once the battle reports are added I suspect that it will be close to 100 pages in length. I have no idea how much they will sell for, but as I am writing this book to 'spread the word' rather than to make huge amounts of cash, I will try to keep the price under £10.00.
As a flavour of what the book looks like, here some images of some of the existing pages:
Looking good! What program did you use to write it? I am working on a book and have been having firs with Word for Windows.
ReplyDeleteDick Bryant
Dick Bryant,
DeleteThanks! I'm using MS Word with a template supplied by Lulu.com, the publisher.
Good luck with your book.
All the best,
Bob
Most impressed with what you have produced so far. Clear and concise. Looking forward to purchasing/reading/using it in due course. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteDavid Bradley,
DeleteHopefully you won't have to wait too long before I finish writing it.
All the best,
Bob
Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteTradgardmastare,
DeleteWith luck the book should be finished and available in the early part of next year.
All the best,
Bob
That should be "having fits".....
ReplyDeleteDick Bryant
Dick Bryant,
Delete'Having fits' sounds about right when talking about Microsoft products!
All the best,
Bob
That's a good taster. I am also looking forward to the finished item. :0)
ReplyDeleteNobby,
DeleteIt should be finished soon after Christmas.
All the best,
Bob
Hello Bob,
ReplyDeleteLooking good! All power to your keyboard and I'm still keen to purchase a copy.
Regards, Stuart
Stuart Asquith,
DeleteAs soon as it is published, I will let you know.
All the best,
Bob
I agree with the others, looking good so far, and I'm looking forward to being able to buy a copy some day.
ReplyDeleteFitz-Badger,
DeleteI like to tantalize my readers to build up interest ... and I think that it is working!
All the best,
Bob
Looks good, just wondering why you have gone for black and white photographs? I would buy a copy.
ReplyDeleteBob
Bob Kett,
DeleteI have used black and white photos because coloured ones would make the printing process very expensive. I will certainly have a coloured photo on the cover - and if possible - a small number inside as well.
All the best,
Bob
I reckon I might be interested in getting a copy of this... The whole concept looks readily accessible.
ReplyDeleteArchduke Piccolo,
DeleteI want the rules to be simple and quick to use ... and to not cost the earth in terms of the book or the figures etc. that players will need.
All the best,
Bob