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Debt Free Wannabee - The Book!

MSE_Martin
MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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Spoke to my publisher today. As some of you may know we are just finishing the Old Style Book - called 'Thrifty Ways For Modern Days' which has been written off the Old Style Forums.

I suggested 'Debt Free Wannabee' the book today and they love it - so it look s like it'll be happening. The basic format is to use the third section of the money diet - split it into chapters for the 'what to do' stuff and then use the cases and wisdom of this board to illustrate it.

I hope you like the idea - we will get started soon.

Of course as with the Old Style book - as much of it isn't coming from me - all my personal proceeds will be donated to the MoneySavingExpert.com Charity Fund

Martin :)
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  • Bloke_with_a_simple_life
    Bloke_with_a_simple_life Posts: 188 Forumite
    Integrity lives!
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    What about Debt Free Wannabee, the movie.

    Has a certain ring to it, dont you think :beer:
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • freebird65
    freebird65 Posts: 1,751 Forumite
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    Top idea Oh Lord and Master MSE Martin!!! (bows in deference)

    Shouldn't that be "Thrifty Ways for Modern Days" though? (Insert by Martin: Yes it should and I've changed my typo in the first post! ;))

    Am happy to say that as one massive MSE fan who has just gone Debt Free, I'll be singing the praises of MSE to anyone who will listen....and buying the book......if I can find it on a deal somewhere...

    Thanks for this site Martin, it's been an inspiration and great fun too!

    :T :T :T
  • nearlyrich
    nearlyrich Posts: 13,698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Hung up my suit!
    Sounds great I look forward to hearing lot's more about it, I am sure it will be a best seller or at least a most requested library book.
    Free impartial debt advice from: National Debtline or Stepchange[/CENTER]
  • kwisstan
    kwisstan Posts: 44 Forumite
    Sounds good idea. I know this board has helped me evaluate a lot of things, it would be nice to bring it to the masses.
    £2 savers club = £52 - spending money for holiday
  • Mrs_Arkwright
    Mrs_Arkwright Posts: 497 Forumite
    And I know just the man for the lead role

    < < < < < < < < < <
    My sig's too large, apparently - so apologies to whoever's space I was taking up.:lipsrseal
  • linniestorm
    linniestorm Posts: 347 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Sounds fab! And when its published and goes to number 1 in the best seller lists people will nod sagely and say 'ah, I see' when I say I'm a Debt Free Wannabee instead of looking at me like I left my straight jacket at home!!

    Can't wait to read it!
    1st LBM (Pre-Career Change): 01 March 2006 Debt Free Date: 28 April 2008 | Worst Debt: £7244.36

    2nd LBM: 10 December 2019 Current Debt £25,322 [April 2020] | Worst Debt: £27,444
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    Mrs_Arkwright wrote:
    And I know just the man for the lead role

    < < < < < < < < < <

    He looks nothing like Martin, Mrs A :rotfl:
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
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    Hmmmm

    I can see the chapters now:

    Money is coming easily to me - chant your way to DFD

    £2 coins: The holy grail: How to find and keep these precious gems

    Show me the money: The complete guide to spending diaries.

    I can see its gonna be a real thriller :rotfl:
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • linniestorm
    linniestorm Posts: 347 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    How Much have you spent today? (Aka The DFW way to give yourself a mental slap)

    Too kinky? Nah...! :D
    1st LBM (Pre-Career Change): 01 March 2006 Debt Free Date: 28 April 2008 | Worst Debt: £7244.36

    2nd LBM: 10 December 2019 Current Debt £25,322 [April 2020] | Worst Debt: £27,444
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