Here's a relevant updated re-post from the game journos network: I just want to take your temp folks. I'm considering putting together a short and sweet 100-150 page pocket-sized guide on the ins and outs of freelancing in the gaming industry. I'm not aiming to write an end-all-be-all tome about being a game journalist. There are other folks that are more qualified to wax on about the industry at large. Instead, I want to put together a practical, no-nonsense how-to book that answers a lot of questions, discusses some key topics, and gives some sound advice on what works and what doesn't. The approach will be less step-by-step "dos and don'ts" and more of a narrative discussion focused around different categories and topics.

I get a lot of e-mail from folks with questions on freelancing in the game industry and others seeking advice. I'm totally down with helping people out when I can, but it does take a chunk of time away from work. Hopefully this project will be a stepping stone for folks just starting out and also provide some interesting discussion for those who are already established in the industry.

My plan would be to self-publish it in a portable small pocket-sized book form and possibly an e-book format for people who are afraid of touching pulp in this high-tech age. I'd likely price it somewhere between $10 and $15 for a print edition and under $10 for an e-book. I'd pimp it through my website.

Your thoughts? Would you buy the book/support the project? Also, any specific requests on topics/questions people would like covered? (Constructive feedback would be preferred). Thanks!

If the book gets some rock solid feedback and at the price point of under $10 for the digital version, I think this pocket-size guide might definitely attract newcomers in the industry. While there is plenty of information on this topic freely available online, a useful reference in this format may very well provide an added value.

Is this book going to be specifically for the US market or are you going for a more worldwide / general approach?

Well, I'd buy it out of curiousity, but frankly, I'd prefer you didn't write it...to many people who're better than I am doing this already:P

In all seriousness, I'd probably buy it, assuming it was any good.

I think if you hit it at the right angle it could be good. Using solely your own experiences isn't the way to go though, maybe you should get a few other experienced individuals in to offer their views as well. We've all had different experiences and getting a few successful writers in to help you would make it more interesting.

I like the fact it will be a 'no-nonsense' style guide though. It's the only way to be successful in this industry!

Thanks for the feedback guys. Still working out how this project will be structured, so the comments are very helpful.

I think it would be most useful if a great bunch of experienced games journos contributed. But at the same time... well, I'd be cagey about giving away my tips in a publically available book, y'know? I have my own methods of getting work. If everyone else has those as well, then I potentially lose coins.