Eagle Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I'm looking for some feedback on a potential book concept. I'm not a master of science fiction, or any fiction genre. I enjoy writing, but I seem to be more of an explainer than a creator. Having lived on a rather limited (and limiting) budget for a number of years, I have become a huge fan of freeware software. Although some freeware is complete dreck, some of it is really excellent. I don't know how many people are even aware of freeware, or just how prolific the freeware community is. Since I use several freeware programs in my home office (and could use more if I shed a few commercial programs that I still use), I have what may be a better appreciation than most for what's out there. The thought occurred to me that there might be a potential market for a book informing people who might be looking to set up a home office or small business on a tight budget of what programs are out there that can be used to equip a home office -- for free or nearly free. The intended target audience would probably be older folks (like me), who are maybe retired or soon-to-be retired, who have used Microsoft Office at work and who don't want to shell out big bucks to buy MS Office for home, and don't want to get sucked into a subscription for Office 365. So I would be discussing office suites, and then also get into graphics programs, CADD programs, possibly video editing programs, and accounting. Does anyone think there would be a market for such a book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Always a need, plenty of people to be reached. Short informational digital book perhaps. What about the relevance overtime being programs being outdated? How about a book about living on a budget more so. How much does it really cost, how much would you need to sacrifice for the budgeting. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 The good freeware programs are all updated regularly. I use several of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I definitely think that would be a good idea, along with Mini's living on a budget idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I have never needed 4wd. Agreed it wound be nice to have in case you did need it. You have that decision to make. I bought my truck 32 years ago new been driving it hunting down old logging roads, you name it. Never stuck it where I couldn't get it out. Oh I have spun the wheels plenty but never had to have a tow. Of course, there are places I wouldn't try to take it but just have use common sense. Besides, I have a 4 wheeler for getting the deer out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I won't pretend to know if there's a market for it, but you should absolutely do the things that you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 20 hours ago, olddude said: I have never needed 4wd. Agreed it wound be nice to have in case you did need it. You have that decision to make. I bought my truck 32 years ago new been driving it hunting down old logging roads, you name it. Never stuck it where I couldn't get it out. Oh I have spun the wheels plenty but never had to have a tow. Of course, there are places I wouldn't try to take it but just have use common sense. Besides, I have a 4 wheeler for getting the deer out. Somehow I posted this in the wrong place, Sorry. Old folks sometimes miss the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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