SonshineLearner Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hi There, I got on Plaid Dad's blog and see that it's been 2 yrs since his book was accepted. (right, Nov. 2006) I'm wondering, could you self-publish? We'd love to have a copy and I'm sure you'd sell a ton. I know that there are publishing companies that would be able to get it done pronto! I'm sure the people on this board would advertise for you! My dad had one of his books reprinted and it wasn't too bad, money wise. If that won't work, does anyone else have a Classical memory work system that they know of, that is in print?? One that fits with what the child should be/ will be learning?? Thanks! Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I am hoping to nail down a release date with the publisher soon. It's been a very long wait! I'll be sure to announce it on my blog when I have more news. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Just an update on this book: I did indeed decide to self-publish, and the book is now available. There's a post about it elsewhere on the board. Thanks for your encouragement to take the self-publishing plunge with this book. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Just an update on this book: I did indeed decide to self-publish, and the book is now available. There's a post about it elsewhere on the board. Thanks for your encouragement to take the self-publishing plunge with this book. :) Good job, Drew! It looks great. :) Way to take the plunge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Can you tell us anymore information about the book? I know it's supposed to go along with LCC. I'd love to hear more. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 YEAH!!! I know where some of my Christmas money is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 YEAH!!! I know where some of my Christmas money is going. Mine too! I'm just about to show dh what he can buy me for under the tree! Thanks Plaid Dad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Can you tell us anymore information about the book? I know it's supposed to go along with LCC. I'd love to hear more. :bigear: Here's the description from the back cover (hope this is okay to post and not considered advertising - moderators, please delete if it's over that line!): Tantum scimus quantum memoria retinemus: We only know as much as we retain by memory. While progressive reformers denigrate "rote memorization," classical educators from Quintilian to St. Thomas Aquinas have always known that memory work is an essential part of a complete education. Now you can give your students the benefits of classical memory training with Living Memory. This comprehensive K-12 resource for memorization, copywork, and dictation can be used with any classical curriculum or as a handy reference for home or school. With this pick-up-and-teach book your students can master: * proverbs, maxims, and famous sayings in English, Latin, and Greek * dozens of beloved English poems, from Mother Goose to Shakespeare * stirring historical speeches from Cicero to Churchill * more than 60 English hymns and carols plus traditional hymns in Latin and Greek * prayers, psalms, and Bible memory verses in English, Latin, and Greek * important geography and history facts * favorite American folk songs * essential arithmetic facts and mathematical formulas * key science facts * a succinct English grammar "catechism" for students of Latin * fundamental Latin and Greek grammar forms Dr. Andrew Campbell's introduction draws on both ancient memory techniques and modern research to explain the importance of memory in education. He explains how to integrate memory work into your existing curriculum and how to use four key skills to assure success in memory training. The original plan was to have the selections keyed very closely to the LCC scope and sequence, but in the end I decided to go with something more flexible. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Drew, I just ordered this! Congrats on another masterpiece. You are awesome, brother! I've said this before: I'm your biggest fan.:hurray: For anyone out there who has not read Drew's first book, Latin Centered Curriculum -- Read it! Beg, borrow or steal. :) Its THAT good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice in NJ Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Drew, Many of the other books that I've picked up from Lulu allow me to see samples of the first few pages - it helps me to see how to book is laid out. I don't see that Lulu has allowed that option for this text. Can you turn that on or is that something that they do? Pretty please? :001_smile: Could you give me an idea of your focus? About how many pages/items/lists are devoted to history? poetry? Latin? Greek? etc. If we skip the Greek and Latin do we miss the bulk o' the book? ;) I too would like something pick up and go that I could slide into my LA-Teacher-Book Bin that I tote to the table. Then this might get done! AND I would love to have this "stuff" on the tip of my tongue too! :001_smile: Thanks! Janice Enjoy your little people Enjoy your journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Janice, Did you see this thread? It was helpful for me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I've been struggling with trying to get Lulu to generate a sample of the book, but I haven't had any luck with their wizard so far. I'll keep trying. But I can tell you that, even without the Latin and Greek, there is a lot in there that would be useful. Of the 452 pages, Latin and Greek take up 89. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I just ordered, too, Drew. Thanks for all you do! (Feel free to add this post to your poetry memorization section. ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I just ordered, too, Drew! Thanks so much for a great resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahv Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thank you, thank you, thank you for this AWESOME resource. I am so excited it is out. So what is it like self-publishing? Was the plunge a good thing - compared to the traditional publishing method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So what is it like self-publishing? Was the plunge a good thing - compared to the traditional publishing method? It's really pretty simple with Lulu. Their automation allows you to create a professional-looking product easily, and by cutting out the middlemen, writers can make a much more reasonable profit. I'm grateful to traditional publishers for what they do - the industry is in rough shape - but for the kinds of projects I'm doing these days, print-on-demand is a godsend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hey Christina, I just ordered it! I'm so excited to see what this looks like! I'm curious to look through it and see how this is set up! Wanna look over it with me(Christina...or those in the Salem area.).....I couldn't pay for the overnight:-) But, whenever it gets here.....:-) Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Drew, Would you consider making a download available too? The cost of shipping is a killer for international customers. $38.92 Economy to South Africa. The author of one of the writing programs has a special download for international customers. Payment via Paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) Ok, so now I'm wondering what your vision is for how this book is permitted to be used. If families all have copies of the book are they allowed to have a co-op with the memory work? I just ordered it, but I'm wondering if you have anything you can share...after all, I'm gonna have to wait almost 2wks to receive it! :-) I'm really glad to be able to purchase this. I re-read your book ;I have the old one:-( and realized that my daughter is on track with her Latin (she's in 5th) but we haven't started Greek. I suppose that soon I'll have to splurge for the new one.... I have a 5 year old son that I'm trying to decide what path to take as I have a "fresh" start. Anyway, glad I now am able to have a chance to review the memory work! Carrie:-) Edited December 15, 2008 by NayfiesMama It's habit, I always see mistakes after I press "send". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Drew, Would you consider making a download available too? The cost of shipping is a killer for international customers. $38.92 Economy to South Africa. The author of one of the writing programs has a special download for international customers. Payment via Paypal. Hi, Hannah, I'm working on an arrangement with an Australian distributor - I don't know that would be any better for you, though. I'll have to see if Lulu allows for a download option for international buyers only. Several people have written to ask for that. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Ok, so now I'm wondering what your vision is for how this book is permitted to be used. If families all have copies of the book are they allowed to have a co-op with the memory work? Of course! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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