February 19, 2010 at 8:11 am
Jack Corbett (2/19/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (2/18/2010)
When will we see books from Jack, Lynn and Gus?I've considered it, but I've also talked to people who have done it (Grant being one) and I don't think I have the ambition/energy to do it based on those conversations. I would be interested in doing some tech editing and have made myself available to do that for the SQL Server Standard.
One day I may work on a chapter or 2 and then move forward.
For anyone who is interested in doing a book, I think doing a a book for Simple-Talk would be a great place to start.
Yeah, I'd start with SimpleTalk too. Tony Davis is a great editor and he doesn't get all wound up on the schedule, so you have time to do the book correctly as opposed to fast. I don't think writing a book is the only entry path or even a sure one, but it helps get you in the door at the conferences, and I think presenting at those is a pretty major piece of the puzzle.
We'll see though. I'm up for renewal and won't know for six more weeks.
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February 19, 2010 at 10:25 am
Grant Fritchey (2/19/2010)
Jack Corbett (2/19/2010)
CirquedeSQLeil (2/18/2010)
When will we see books from Jack, Lynn and Gus?I've considered it, but I've also talked to people who have done it (Grant being one) and I don't think I have the ambition/energy to do it based on those conversations. I would be interested in doing some tech editing and have made myself available to do that for the SQL Server Standard.
One day I may work on a chapter or 2 and then move forward.
For anyone who is interested in doing a book, I think doing a a book for Simple-Talk would be a great place to start.
Yeah, I'd start with SimpleTalk too. Tony Davis is a great editor and he doesn't get all wound up on the schedule, so you have time to do the book correctly as opposed to fast. I don't think writing a book is the only entry path or even a sure one, but it helps get you in the door at the conferences, and I think presenting at those is a pretty major piece of the puzzle.
We'll see though. I'm up for renewal and won't know for six more weeks.
You guys all seem to know the process very well. It was obvious that Grant would know (having done it a few times).
How does one get associated to a printing company to write a book?
How does one become an Editor / Reviewer / Researcher for the Standard?
One day I think I would like to write a book, but think I would prefer to start out by working on a book with somebody else. How does one find other people to co-author a book?
And really, is it open game for pretty much any topic when writing the book? Are there certain topics to avoid?
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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February 19, 2010 at 10:29 am
I have no intention to write a book but I would love to know the process and help someone when writing a book which ever way possible so that I know what you authors goes through to get a book out.
-Roy
February 19, 2010 at 11:17 am
Yes!!! I am post 11,869 on a single thread. I went all the way to the beginning and read every single one. BTW - very funny Mr. Smith, if in fact that IS your real name...
Tim Januario
February 19, 2010 at 11:21 am
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Yes!!! I am post 11,869 on a single thread. I went all the way to the beginning and read every single one. BTW - very funny Mr. Smith, if in fact that IS your real name...
How many weeks did you take to read all the posts? :w00t:
-Roy
February 19, 2010 at 11:24 am
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Yes!!! I am post 11,869 on a single thread. I went all the way to the beginning and read every single one. BTW - very funny Mr. Smith, if in fact that IS your real name...
Okay, I give. I'm not going through 11,868 posts to try an figure out who Mr. Smith is.
February 19, 2010 at 11:29 am
Lynn Pettis (2/19/2010)
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Yes!!! I am post 11,869 on a single thread. I went all the way to the beginning and read every single one. BTW - very funny Mr. Smith, if in fact that IS your real name...Okay, I give. I'm not going through 11,868 posts to try an figure out who Mr. Smith is.
Let alone 1,187 pages.
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
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Learn Extended Events
February 19, 2010 at 11:29 am
Thanks Roy (I mean Lynn, I mean Cirque)!! :angry: I -WAS- done until you posted. Then I felt the immediate doom of unfinished business take hold and I had to come back and read your post. Now I am finished. 🙂
Tim Januario
February 19, 2010 at 11:33 am
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Thanks Roy (I mean Lynn, I mean Cirque)!! :angry: I -WAS- done until you posted. Then I felt the immediate doom of unfinished business take hold and I had to come back and read your post. Now I am finished. 🙂
Considering the 200 or so posts that have been added in the past 2 days... well... you might just want to ldecide if you'll ever be done.
-Luke.
February 19, 2010 at 11:36 am
Like building sand castles at high tide...
Tim Januario
February 19, 2010 at 11:38 am
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Thanks Roy (I mean Lynn, I mean Cirque)!! :angry: I -WAS- done until you posted. Then I felt the immediate doom of unfinished business take hold and I had to come back and read your post. Now I am finished. 🙂
Tim, it ain't over yet!!!! 😎
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February 19, 2010 at 11:47 am
CirquedeSQLeil (2/19/2010)
Lynn Pettis (2/19/2010)
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Yes!!! I am post 11,869 on a single thread. I went all the way to the beginning and read every single one. BTW - very funny Mr. Smith, if in fact that IS your real name...Okay, I give. I'm not going through 11,868 posts to try an figure out who Mr. Smith is.
Let alone 1,187 pages.
Only 238 pages for me, I have SSC set to display 50 posts per page.
February 19, 2010 at 11:49 am
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Like building sand castles at high tide...
Actually, that's the best time to build them. You know the sea won't wipe them out later. It's building them at low tide where you have to be careful.
By the way, welcome to the "Water Cooler."
February 19, 2010 at 11:49 am
Lynn Pettis (2/19/2010)
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Yes!!! I am post 11,869 on a single thread. I went all the way to the beginning and read every single one. BTW - very funny Mr. Smith, if in fact that IS your real name...Okay, I give. I'm not going through 11,868 posts to try an figure out who Mr. Smith is.
Could Smith be one of the many aliases used by . ?
🙂
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February 19, 2010 at 11:54 am
Alvin Ramard (2/19/2010)
Lynn Pettis (2/19/2010)
Tim Januario-145496 (2/19/2010)
Yes!!! I am post 11,869 on a single thread. I went all the way to the beginning and read every single one. BTW - very funny Mr. Smith, if in fact that IS your real name...Okay, I give. I'm not going through 11,868 posts to try an figure out who Mr. Smith is.
Could Smith be one of the many aliases used by . ?
🙂
At this point (pun intended), could be.
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