Re: OT: Reasons to NOT write an Oracle book
- From: Tim Hall <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Jeff Smith <jeff.d.smith@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:23:06 +0100
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On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 12:37 AM, Jeff Smith <jeff.d.smith@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've also found you don't really realize just how much you don't know about
> something until you go to write the book...so if you're looking for an excuse
> to expand your knowledge, writing a book does much more than just reading one.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Hall [mailto:tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:29 PM
> To: Oracle-L Freelists
> Subject: Re: OT: Reasons to NOT write an Oracle book
>
> Joined the chain of mails part way through, so sorry if this is a repeat of
> other answers, or off topic from the OP.
>
> For people of my generation there is still a lot of prestige associated with
> writing a book. I've written two and know exactly what it has and has not
> done for me, yet when my colleague recently got a book published I was really
> impressed. I've not read it and never will because it is not from my subject
> area, but just seeing the book with his name on it impressed me. For all I
> know it could be rubbish... :)
>
> If you come across employers from my generation, I would suspect they will
> have a similar reaction. I'm not sure what younger people think, who've grown
> up with self-publishing and eBooks as the norm. Their perception might be
> different...
>
> Don't do it for the cash. Most people earn very little. Don't do it for the
> fame. There are loads of Oracle books out there and I couldn't tell you who
> half of the authors are. Do it for the challenge and to see if you enjoy the
> process. If you enjoy it, do it again. If you hate the process, don't write
> another. You will still have written 1 more book than most people. If
> something good comes out of it, that's great. If not, you've lost a few
> months of your time and you have something to show the grandchildren...
>
> Good luck!
>
> Cheers
>
> Tim...
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