"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> "Jinx Minx" > wrote:
>
>>
>> "Andy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> "Jinx Minx" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm on this committe that wants to put together a cookbook that it
>>>> can sell for a small profit. Has anyone here does this before that
>>>> can offer up advice how best to go about it? Places we can get it
>>>> printed inexpensively but aren't cheaply made, free software or
>>>> websites we can use to put it together, etc. I use Mastercook at
>>>> home and it says you can "print your own cookbook", but I've never
>>>> used it for that purpose so I'm not sure whether it's a good choice
>>>> for a larger project like this. We're just getting started on this
>>>> project so I'd like for us to start out on the right foot.
>>>> Suggestions? Do's? Dont's?
>>>>
>>>> Jinx
>>>
>>>
>>> You're hopeful but honestly in over your head if you had to ask.
>>>
>>> Stop the committee idea. It's too costly and it will be confusing and
>>> time consuming for newbies without experience involved.
>>>
>>> Chickens without heads are what committees mostly amount to.
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Speak for yourself. I never said we were a committtee of completely
>> clueless newbies, and I wasn't asking on their behalf as a figurehead.
>> I was asking in the hopes of getting more, different, or better ideas
>> and printing company leads and referrals than the individuals on the
>> committee can provide -- some of whom have done this exact same thing
>> previously. I didn't ask because I "had to", I asked because I wanted
>> to. If we need breakfast suggestions, I'll be sure and let you know.
>>
>> Jinx
>
>
> Jinx,
>
> I didn't mean to hurt your feelings!
>
> Production of professional printed texts that anybody else would want to
> read AND actually buy is something left to the pros and that talent
> doesn't come free!!!
>
> Believe me or not!
>
> Andy

Well, we're not trying to create a professional cookbook with an actual ISBN
number to be published. This is a cookbook we're making for and selling to
our larger group internally (some profit but by no means a large margin).
The intent is for Agent X to buy however many copies he'd like to
distribute/gift to family/friends/clients/etc. Think church fundraising or
family reunion cookbook sort of endeavor. Hope that clears up any
misconception!

Jinx