On Sat, 2006-07-15 at 10:06 -0700, Bryce Harrington wrote:
On Thu, Jul 13, 2006 at 10:26:23PM -0400, John R. Culleton wrote:
I also have my own imprint and can act as a publisher. But no publisher will do much about marketing your book. Your audience is right here on this mailing list.
Some other random thoughts on marketing the book...
There are several Linux and art related magazines and news sites that have been partial to printing news about Inkscape. An article about the book, or a sample chapter, etc. could get some attention about the book. Provide info on how to order it.
Conferences. Find conferences that inkscape will have a booth at, and send copies for them to sell. Also include flyers about the book and how to order it in case they sell out and to spread word about it.
Tutorials. Extract a section from the book - such as the hiking club logo - and print out a full color glossy pamphlet. Make sure the URL for ordering the book is prominent. Send stacks of these pamphlets out to open source and art conferences to include beside the registration tables.
Bryce
Good ideas! Thanks, Tav