Want to get into travel writing?

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Message from Peter Moore (which I received today)

Here's some big news. I've just started my own imprint. It's called Vagabond Editions. And it's going to specialise in travel eBooks and limited edition hard copy versions delivered by Print on Demand.

I've been talking about bringing out eBook versions of my books for a while now. And I've been busily turning my mind into mush learning about XML and XHTML for the past couple of months in preparation. Last week I got permission from Ed Buryn to use his head as my logo and all of a sudden it's beginning to feel more real.

Initially, Vagabond Editions will be a platform to create eBooks and PoD (Print on Demand) versions of my own work.

Then, using the experience and expertise gained from doing that, I hope to offer a service to established authors looking to convert their backlist or publish stuff their main publishers aren't interested in.

Finally, I want Vagabond Editions to be a place that breaks new travel writers. I'm really looking forward to publishing authors who may not otherwise get a chance.

I need your help.

It's a big project. And I'm hoping some of my readers might be able to help out.

Right now I'm looking for:

-- A designer to create eye-catching covers for my books
-- Someone who can knock up some groovy looking maps
-- An InDesign expert to create a book template

You might be someone just starting out. You might be an industry guru who can knock out this kind of stuff in their sleep. But it needs to look professional. People won't be just judging these books by their covers, they'll be judging them by their typesetting - and typos - as well.

This is all at the 'experimental' stage at the moment, so I can't pay much. But my hope is that this project will grow to a point where I can gather a collective of skilled people together and remunerate them appropriately.

I've put a rough outline of what I'm after below. If you're interested drop me an email at [e-mail] .

I can't wait to get it up and running!


Book Covers
A family look. I don't mean PG rated, just a common look across all titles. Reflect the tone of the books. Look good - and legible - when tiny. (i.e. 100 x 150 pixels.) For example, my UK covers work very well at that size.

Maps
Single page. Again, a family look across all books. Can send you a jpg of ones currently used as a guide.

Book Template
Ready to go off to the printers. Basic layout, styles etc. I'll do thankless task of putting in the text.

Cheers

Peter Moore

[lagatta]

Interesting. One always wonders how to break into that.

[frenchmystiquetour]

Is there an opportunity for stupid rock hunters to submit their goofy trip reports?