[Rhodes22-list] Fw: suggestions welcome

[Steve Alm]

I nominate Roger as the reporter and Rummy for the color man.
Slim

On 5/23/03 12:57 PM, "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com> wrote:

> Ok everyone,
> 
> I just got this, it looks real and a quick goggle search make this look like a
> real publisher in boating. that said, it was a
> email......
> 
> 
> Everyone that knows my writing skills knows their is noway I should write
> this, But on the other hand we have some great writers on
> this list that really know the boat. They might like the idea of their writing
> being in print. I suspect the stipend will barely
> cover a few rounds of beer so it for the "love of the boat", help stan and the
> credit of doing it. So Anyone want this? might be a
> fun effort if a group of list member want to team together, maybe use the list
> for peer review. I would figure out the details(on
> the list) before contacting the publisher, try to be somewhat organized
> 
> 
> MJM
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stanley Grayson" <sgray45 at earthlink.net>
> To: <rhodes22-list-owner at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 1:42 PM
> Subject: suggestions welcome
> 
> 
>> Hi Michael,
>> 
>> We (devereuxbooks.com) are finalizing the contents for a new book with
>> the theme sail small/sail simple.  Much of the book will be based on
>> chapters written to our outline by those who have had significant
>> experience with a specific boat over a period of time.  The possibility
>> that we might find a Rhodes 22 owner who fits the bill is of interest.
>> Because the chapters are substantive -- 3,500 - 7,000 words -- the
>> ability to write coherently is vital, although there is a detailed
>> outline and I will be available for editing/revision as needed.
>> 
>> Ideally, the person would be on the Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, or
>> possibly, California as we are trying to keep a balance when it comes to
>> geography.  People who have written up their adventures for websites or
>> have done a story for a magazine are not likely candidates as what we're
>> after must be new and exclusive to the project.  A small stipend will be
>> paid.
>> 
>> Should you have any suggestions, I would look forward to investigating
>> them asap.
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> Stan Grayson
>> Publisher
>> Devereux Books
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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