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Have you ever thought about writing a book? Well my guest this week has done that, and not only is he now published, he is published by a method that me or you could do tomorrow, not that it would necessarily be successful.
That method is the very popular crowdfunding concept. If you’re unaware of what crowdfunding is, allow me to provide a brief description. Crowdfunding is where people with an idea can put forward that idea online and anyone who thinks that they would like to see that idea happen can “back” that idea, essentially invest in it.
They do this by agreeing to pay a certain amount of money, this is often rewarded with perks, for example with Pauls book, one of the perks included an invitation to the book launch, your name in the book and a copy.
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If you take a look at the first name on the second column of the book, you’ll see me as I wanted to support Paul with his first book.
This way customers who want to get behind something get get these added bonuses, and creators can get the money up front to fund the project in the first place.
I really enjoyed this weeks interview because Paul is still at the point in which he’s confident in his ability and direction but he is still really open to suggestions and the future when it comes to his writing. I guess that’s a long way of saying, he’s confident but not cocky. I’ve known Paul for a little over a year now when we met at the Ramsbottom Community Hub and Paul was pretty much the only person at the time willing to take on the role of chairperson. This has since handed over to Martin Chepner.
Paul told me that he has ideas for a trilogy of books involving the character of Jim Tovey, but that will only be realised if this first book is well received. Whilst on doing publicity for Requires Improvement Paul has been on Tower FM and even in The Bury Times to name just two.
Don’t forget to check out the waist coat if you are going to the event at Ramsbottom Library too,
Requires Improvement is available from the following places, and also I’m sure from Paul if you contact him by email. Paul is available by email at [email protected]
Resources4Drama with free chapter 1 download.
Upcoming Events:
It’s the 1940’s weekend this coming weekend, here is a list of all the events taking place at Ramsbottom Station, but there is much more going on in and around Ramsbottom and also up and down the East Lancs Railway.
Saturday 28 May 2016
The Lancashire Belle – Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
WW2 Command Centre – Displays, Exhibitions & Stalls 10:00 16:00
Sunday 29 May 2016
Paul Harper, Mr. Don Gentile & Melissa Harper – Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Battle – Battles & Re-Enactments 14:50 15:10
WW2 Command Centre – Displays, Exhibitions & Stalls 10:00 16:00
Monday 30 May 2016
The Hotsie Totsie – Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
WW2 Command Centre – Displays, Exhibitions & Stalls 10:00 16:00
Here are some of the upcoming events on the Ramsbottom calendar, check out the events calendar here for most upcoming Ramsbottom events, here are some other great sources too:
Bury Times Ramsbottom Events Page.
East Lancs Railway Facebook events page.
If YOU have an event you would like to be included in a future podcast episode, get in touch.
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