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Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by danthewireman »

Tichy wrote: post #10
danthewireman wrote: post #8

If you've got something that I can do with a wife, a 6-year-old, and that won't make me lose my job or blow through my savings, I'm interested. Otherwise, I'd just be reading fantasy.

You sound as if you don't believe you can have adventures with a wife and a kid?

Not at all - Hell, every day with a wife and kid is an adventure. I meant more that the big, exotic stuff can be really tricky or expensive with a family. Last year all of us went to Costa Rica with my parents for 10 days, and it was completely awesome, but damn expensive, and we were in cheap hotels in the rain forest, not resorts on the beach.

I think what Clark's writing about is great and inspiring and everyone should do more of it. However, for me to be interested in a how-to book, it has to be something that actually applies to me, and skiing from the North Pole isn't something I can do with a kid.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by wheresclark »

danthewireman wrote: post #8

If you've got something that I can do with a wife, a 6-year-old, and that won't make me lose my job or blow through my savings, I'm interested. Otherwise, I'd just be reading fantasy.

Hi there,

I am still mapping out the 100 different adventures and plan on having a range spanning a bunch of skill and difficulty levels. So hopefully you will find some that you can take your wife and a six year old on.

There are so many adventures out there though that I could write an entire book on "100 Adventure To Take Your Wife and Child On". If enough people want it anyway.

The other aim of my book is to spark ideas for adventure. So perhaps, even if you don't find something you like, it might prompt you to think of something similar that's adapted to your needs.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by wheresclark »

guynamedloren wrote: post #3

Clark, this is a neat idea. I signed up. A bit off topic, but what tools (if any) are you using to write, publish and distribute the ebook? Are you using version control, by chance?

I'm still in the 'butchers paper and lots of planning' phase of the book so have not yet chosen a suitable publishing tool. If you've got any suggestions I'd love to take a look. I've not yet decided about version control, but it's probably a smart idea.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by wheresclark »

henryaj wrote: post #4

I love the look of this. A small suggestion: why not challenge the notion of 'adventure'? From the site copy, I'm thinking you'll be writing mostly about scenic voyages abroad. It would be cool to see some city adventures documented as well (e.g. urbexing, underground scenes, the kind of stuff not usually covered in travel guides).

I know I have only given outdoor examples, but I live in a city and have found plenty of ways to have an impromptu adventure amongst the skyscrapers. I'll be adding a few urban adventures to the book for sure.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by danthewireman »

wheresclark wrote: post #12
danthewireman wrote: post #8

If you've got something that I can do with a wife, a 6-year-old, and that won't make me lose my job or blow through my savings, I'm interested. Otherwise, I'd just be reading fantasy.

Hi there, I am still mapping out the 100 different adventures and plan on having a range spanning a bunch of skill and difficulty levels. So hopefully you will find some that you can take your wife and a six year old on. There are so many adventures out there though that I could write an entire book on "100 Adventure To Take Your Wife and Child On". If enough people want it anyway. The other aim of my book is to spar…

Well, you've certainly convinced me to sign up for the book. I'm always up for new ideas, and as long as they're not all Kite-surfing Naked Through Cannibal Country, I'll happily keep an open mind.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by danthewireman »

wheresclark wrote: post #13
guynamedloren wrote: post #3

Clark, this is a neat idea. I signed up. A bit off topic, but what tools (if any) are you using to write, publish and distribute the ebook? Are you using version control, by chance?

I'm still in the 'butchers paper and lots of planning' phase of the book so have not yet chosen a suitable publishing tool. If you've got any suggestions I'd love to take a look. I've not yet decided about version control, but it's probably a smart idea.

Check out Scrivener. I've written a number of books on it, and it's the best way I've found to contain and organize a gazillion different ideas.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by wheresclark »

danthewireman wrote: post #17
wheresclark wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm still in the 'butchers paper and lots of planning' phase of the book so have not yet chosen a suitable publishing tool. If you've got any suggestions I'd love to take a look. I've not yet decided about version control, but it's probably a smart idea.

Check out Scrivener. I've written a number of books on it, and it's the best way I've found to contain and organize a gazillion different ideas.

Scrivener has been suggested by a few people now. Time to check it out me thinks.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by Casseres »

danthewireman wrote: post #8

If you've got something that I can do with a wife, a 6-year-old, and that won't make me lose my job or blow through my savings, I'm interested. Otherwise, I'd just be reading fantasy.

Camping is pretty inexpensive and fun if you approach it with the right attitude.

Re: Show HN: I'm writing an ebook about adventure and giving it away for free

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Post by Casseres »

kwx wrote: post #6
henryaj wrote: post #4

I love the look of this. A small suggestion: why not challenge the notion of 'adventure'? From the site copy, I'm thinking you'll be writing mostly about scenic voyages abroad. It would be cool to see some city adventures documented as well (e.g. urbexing, underground scenes, the kind of stuff not usually covered in travel guides).

You mean something like: http://www.ninjito.com http://sleepycity.net etc?

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