Comments & Complements from readers and players

[PepperDude]

I could also help out with some of the editing. I don't want to boast but I do a lot of the editing for my school team projects and everyone always tells me I do a great job. . .although sometimes I do wonder if I really am good.

Then again, editing a creative writing project is much different than editing research papers. . .

I like the PDF idea and the paperback idea. I think both can be done.  Those that want the paperback can always choose to buy it. Frankly, I don't really like reading from a PC screen (but that's mostly because my chair is not very comfortable) so I'd be willing to buy the paperback.

BTW Jen, I tried to edit the quotation issues on my posts in season 3 but the thread is locked.

[Geekyfanboy]

I will unlock the previous three season so folks can make the changes.

[billybob476]

Thanks Rick...And again, just let me know and I'll pitch in where ever you need me as far as mixing and recording go.

Back to the book—here's something to think about: If we publish this through LULU, its going to cost somebody money. If we provide a nicely organized and laid out PDF for download, at the end of each season, we may attract potential readers and writers. I think it's more likely people will read it if it's free.

In addition to the free PDF, the audio drama is free...well for the most part. We have to pay for sound effects and spend our free time putting it together, but it's a labor of love.

PDF is a good option as well. I was under the impression we could price the book on Lulu so that the production costs would be covered by the sales. Obviously those who would want a book would pay for it.

[Geekyfanboy]

Wow.. great first post Wraith.... now if only Quinn would accept the transfer

[X]

LOL Quinn and his crew that mostly seem to be transfers from the Isle of Misfit Toy.

[X]

And I agree that was a fantastic first post.

[Jen]

What an entrance! I wonder how K'Tan and Lt. Tain (Orion/Human)  will get along—they have similar histories. I'll make a character banner for you tomorrow and send it to Rico to upload for your use.

[Jen]

Thanks Rick...And again, just let me know and I'll pitch in where ever you need me as far as mixing and recording go.

Back to the book—here's something to think about: If we publish this through LULU, its going to cost somebody money. If we provide a nicely organized and laid out PDF for download, at the end of each season, we may attract potential readers and writers. I think it's more likely people will read it if it's free.

In addition to the free PDF, the audio drama is free...well for the most part. We have to pay for sound effects and spend our free time putting it together, but it's a labor of love.

PDF is a good option as well. I was under the impression we could price the book on Lulu so that the production costs would be covered by the sales. Obviously those who would want a book would pay for it.

But there's the fact that Star Trek is owned by Paramount...We can't make a profit on something that is copyrighted, even if the money is going to pay for the books we print. I'm not sure that a we would make up the cost—we have to sell the books and there's no guarantee that people would pay to read it. 

It is a good idea though and we definitely appreciate the thought and the fact that you want to read it all. That makes us feel good. But the free route is probably safer.

[X]

Yeah, shaping it into a PDF or E-Reader book would be the best way without dealing with copyright issues.

[wraith1701]

For what it's worth, I'd be willing to pay for a bound copy of the story thus far. 

BTW, thanks for the kind word and the warm welcome, folks; I appreciate it.

What an entrance! I wonder how K'Tan and Lt. Tain (Orion/Human)  will get along—they have similar histories. I'll make a character banner for you tomorrow and send it to Rico to upload for your use.

Cool!  Thank you!

[X]

I think you are allowed to pay for a printing as long as you aren't trying to sell it, but if we get a good PDF version, we can talk to more than a few places that can do bindings.

[Jen]

Another option would be to download our PDF (complete with cover that I will design) and print it at Kinko's, or their equivalent, and have it bound there.

[Jen]

Great joint post Kenny and X! Quinn is pretty ticked... Aeric has a lot of work to do to convince his commanding officers that he's a value to the crew and trustworthy. Poor guy...he's got rotten luck.

It hit me when I was reading this post that the Captain and XO have no clue what Areic is talking about when he refers to Temporal Defense or orders from another Temporal agent. Quinn and Sevryll should probably ask him that question at some point.

[billybob476]

Thanks Rick...And again, just let me know and I'll pitch in where ever you need me as far as mixing and recording go.

Back to the book—here's something to think about: If we publish this through LULU, its going to cost somebody money. If we provide a nicely organized and laid out PDF for download, at the end of each season, we may attract potential readers and writers. I think it's more likely people will read it if it's free.

In addition to the free PDF, the audio drama is free...well for the most part. We have to pay for sound effects and spend our free time putting it together, but it's a labor of love.

PDF is a good option as well. I was under the impression we could price the book on Lulu so that the production costs would be covered by the sales. Obviously those who would want a book would pay for it.

But there's the fact that Star Trek is owned by Paramount...We can't make a profit on something that is copyrighted, even if the money is going to pay for the books we print. I'm not sure that a we would make up the cost—we have to sell the books and there's no guarantee that people would pay to read it. 

It is a good idea though and we definitely appreciate the thought and the fact that you want to read it all. That makes us feel good. But the free route is probably safer.

Ah yes, didn't think of the Star Trek copyright issues.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

LOL Quinn and his crew that mostly seem to be transfers from the Isle of Misfit Toy.

Oh thats harsh Just X.  My character is perfect in every way........


Ok, so I lied, maybe he's a bit unnatural.  Heh, we just didn't want to be like the other crews.   

King Linksr