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MSE_Martin
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Just a wee note (and don't get too excited its a long way away). I was discussing with my publisher today an 'Old Style Book'. Not written by me (nor would i claim to have written it) but using the info in this board (i'd hire a journalist to pull it all together).
They loved the idea. My thought was all the proceeds (well all my proceeds, not the publishers themselves) could go towards MoneySaving kids - the new charity fund I'm setting up to help kids grow up as MoneySavers, and good consumers.
It's a long way away, and it was just 5 minutes in a general conversation.
However I wanted to
1. Let you know
2. See what you thought
Martin
(Ps dont sticky this, its better as a here today gone tomorrow post)
They loved the idea. My thought was all the proceeds (well all my proceeds, not the publishers themselves) could go towards MoneySaving kids - the new charity fund I'm setting up to help kids grow up as MoneySavers, and good consumers.
It's a long way away, and it was just 5 minutes in a general conversation.
However I wanted to
1. Let you know
2. See what you thought
Martin
(Ps dont sticky this, its better as a here today gone tomorrow post)
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.
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Great idea and will benefit a worthy cause too........just thinking how many different books could be produced using info from the site.......... :think: all to help worthy causes....:whistle:Make Hay While The Sun Shines:think:0
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I think it's a really good idea!Herman - MP for all!
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That sounds great, in a previous post on another board I said that it was such a shame that all the info here doesn't get to be distributed further afield...good idea0
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I think it's a fantastic idea. It will be great that everyone can benefit from our pooled knowledge, it encourages people to not waste so much which is very pertinent as the G8 summit approaches and the Make Poverty History campaign gains momentum and it will give us all a chance to give something back and help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Regards
ArilAiming for a life of elegant frugality wearing a new-to-me silk shirt rather than one of hair!0 -
I think it's a brilliant idea, Martin. When you see the success of some of the other books out there, which have usually only been cookery OR cleaning OR handy hints, then an all in one which encompasses a bit of everything would surely be a winner. At least if you use the ideas on here, then you can get an indication of which are the most useful, most effective and most importantly for MSEers, most likely to be used. There's nothing worse than buying a new book of this ilk, to find that 90% of what's in it is not useful for your normal day to day life.
We're all here to help you, I'm sure. You can rely on us Ol' Stylers
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I'm just wondering how long it's going to take to write a three thousand page book! Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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Squeaky - the way we Ol' Stylers go at it, about 4 days
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Brilliant idea - you will have a bestseller on your hands (I mean another one!).
I'm looking forward to getting a copy already - we could have a raffle or competition to win signed first editions! I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe
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I think its a great idea and I'd certainly pick up a copy. It can be hard to go through all the threads here and find those nuggets when you need them. Besides I can put the book in a certain position so that OH reads it and gets some tips too.Baby Year 1: Oh dear...on the move
Lily contracted Strep B Meningitis Dec 2006 :eek: Now seemingly a normal little monster. :beer:
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Now you'll get scared. I discussed that on the front cover should be a pic of me with the top ten old-style posters!Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 0000
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