50 Hours, and the Guidebook
We're in the final countdown (boy, I can't ever say that phrase anymore without thinking of Arrested Development)! 50 hours to go and $5100ish! Will we make it to $5500? I guess we'll see! *bounce-bounce-bounce*
In the mean-time, I realized today that because I have a $1000 backer, I'm going to have to deliver on my promise of an Ai-Naidari guidebook. And it makes no sense for me to do the work and then let it languish! So after I've put it together and given it to Cynthia, the guidebook will be available for those of you who want to pick it up after project completion. It'll be a little volume, probably 5x8 for those who want a hard copy, and as an e-book if people would prefer that format. I'm working on the sections right now. Here's the table of contents as it stands:
- Basic Courtesies
- Who You'll Be Staying With
- Food
- Restrooms
- Time
- Where You'll Be Staying
- Things to See in the Capital
What else am I forgetting? What other things are handy in a guidebook? It's been a long time since I bought one, and I've never gotten one for a different planet...
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Print copies of all three books: the Aphorisms, Admonishments and Black Blossom, autographed by the author; the calligraphy bookmark; and one piece of original calligraphy art, featuring your name or your choice of Ai-Naidari word; plus the above e-rewards. This pledge level includes US shipping only; international backers will be asked to pay extra.
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The three books, in print and e-book form, the e-short story, and an Ai-Naidari tourist packet: a personalized passport, map of the capital, and a small glossary of useful words; plus the above e-rewards. This pledge level includes US shipping only; international backers will be asked to pay extra.
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Comments
Creator M.C.A. Hogarth on September 5, 2012
I'm not sure yet! But when I do know, I will tell everyone, and give instructions on how to get it. :)
Creator Melissa Thornton on September 5, 2012
For those of us who pledged less than $1000, how much will this guidebook cost? :)
Creator Lorena Dinger on September 4, 2012
Transportation: How to get there, and how to get around while you're there.
Creator C. Shuy on September 4, 2012
Gravity, sunlight, planet lag - seeing as we ARE talking about a different planet. =-D
Creator Rabbit on September 3, 2012
Shopping in general
holidays/what you can expect during different times of the year
Actually, calendar basics.
Creator CYNTHIA BULLOCK on September 3, 2012
Oh! Allergens and medical treatment/hosptials!
Creator M.C.A. Hogarth on September 3, 2012
Oooh, these are all excellent ideas. *writes them down*
Creator Lola McCrary on September 3, 2012
Weather/how to dress
Gratuities
Creator CYNTHIA BULLOCK on September 3, 2012
Money?
Travel outside the Captial?
World gate do's and dont's?
Night glow cities?
Papers?
Creator Talix on September 3, 2012
One of the best things I ever saw in a guidebook was "What to see if you only have 12 hours/1 day/2 days/3 days/4 days/1 week/etc." I used those guides when I was in Europe - I had less than 24 hours in Venice and the guide's suggestion was to just walk around aimlessly and soak up the ambience - it was great!
Creator C. Shuy on September 3, 2012
What to do in case of emergencies?
Creator Lisa Holsberg on September 3, 2012
Places to dine? Also, congratulations!
Creator M.C.A. Hogarth on September 3, 2012
Ooh, good one! *writes that down*
Creator Margaret Clifton on September 3, 2012
Transport?