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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: paramedic_hood on October 17, 2012, 02:56:01 PM
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hello,
I have had several people ask about the book and some concerns. After talking to Ken Mummert (NCBigShot) on the phone he made some very good points that I had not thought about. I would like to clarrify some of the problems and offer some solutions to these problems.
1. What is my goal for the book?
Like most call makers I am amazed at the detail and craftsmanship that goes into making calls. I beleive their are alot of call makers that have not received the recognition that deserve for the work. No matter if you are an average call maker (like myself) or someone that does it for a living you are part of the call making history and you should be recognized. That is why I am working on such a big project. I want this to be the who's who of call makers.
2. How are you going to get the book published?
I work as a paramedic which is not a big paying job so yes I am on a budget and would not be possible for me to take on such a big project without modern technology. I have done alot of resarch on getting books published and I have come up with a solution. The answer is publish on demand. Publish on demand is where you work with a publishing company in my case it will be amazon. What happens is they have a database that stores all the information and each book is printed when there is an order placed. This keeps all of the cost down which in returns gives me the oppertunity to make this happen.
3. Who can be in the book?
It does not matter if you are a world famous call maker or someone that makes a call or two a year you can be included in the book. This is what makes the book very unique and something that has never before been done. The only restrictions are the calls must be made by hand, be waterfowl or turkey calls, no molded parts.
4. Does the call maker have to send in any calls?
At first when I started working on this project I was going to require at least one call be mailed in and it was going to be part of a complete book set. I have since changed my mind with the help of several call makers. They have brought up several good points and I agree it is just not feasable for some call makers to send in a call when there calls sell for hundreds of dollars. I would not expect a call maker to do this so I have changed the rule to bring in more call makers. If the call maker wants to send in a call they would be more than welcome to and it will be put on display at shows and other events as well as be pictured in the book. BUT AGAIN THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE A REQUIREMENT ANYMORE!
5. What do I need for the book?
short questionnaire answered
short biography about yourself (this will be used in the book and there is no better way to get information than from each person themself.)
Picture of the call maker (making calls or hunting related)
Up to 4 pictures of calls you want seen in the book (these will be published in full color so pleaes have good quality pictures)
**You can mail a call in if you want it to be displayed at shows and such but not going to be required.**
I think I have answered most of the questions people have. If there is something else you would like to know please let me know.
If you are interested you can e-mail me at john@lowercreekgamecalls.com
Thank you for your time,
John Hood