Entry #4 ~
Today I went to the Tattered Cover (Denver's coolest book seller) and did some basic research about book writing, how to get it published and getting a agent. An agent? Wow! Having a knowledgable advocate with a vested interest might be a good thing. Does anyone have any experience or insight about book agents? If so, I would love to start educating myself a bit.
My book will be about those coffee shops that I visit in each town; I LOVE (really) going to local, independent coffee shops and watching the interaction between the shop and the community. Is this part of America's "pop culture"?
Other random thoughts on the book:
Do I want my book to be ... a coffee-table book (the faces and facades of a coffeehaus) ... a guide book (the best of the hidden java spots of America) ... maybe a food book or a book about the culture of coffee (A look inside the community and its coffee shops).
Why the recent surge of coffee "hang-outs" and new luscious latte lingo?
Why do people dream of opening their own place in a community? Do they desire fame and fortune?
Are they fulfilling a need for the people? If so, what need?
How do they send messages to their community about their spot, about their goals?
I like the idea of pop culture and coffee ... hmmmm.
PEACE, LOVE AND COFFEE ~ Lisa's Blog
Just lovin' this journey called life! This is where I share my thoughts with the world while exploring locally owned, independent coffeehouses across America (and beyond).
My editor is amazing! Joe Mierzwa, 303-470-9597. www.joemierzwa.com He can help with all aspects of writing a book. I know he can help!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurie! I just called him and we have a meeting set for Friday morning. From our conversation is sounds like he can help me establish a sense of direction and expertise.
ReplyDeleteYAY!
Lisa, how's the book coming? Your (post struck a familiar chord because I self-published a book on coffee culture in July. Check out my blog at http://fastlanebook.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteGood luck! If you want any tips, let me know.