Thread: lucid dreaming book

Lucid Seeker, first and foremost: this is a community project. Any and every contribution is more than welcome. We really appreciate to have a member contribute to the project. Post away The project is all open for contribution!

Ninja, thanks for that valuable information, it sure might come in handy.

Hallo! I've only just found out about this. I'm also new to lucid dreaming (I've only ever had one DILD) so I won't be much help in terms of content and such. I do want to help out in any way possible, though. The only thing I can see where I'd be much of a help is in editing; I'm a stickler for spelling and grammar. Of course it probably won't be needed, haha. Maybe once I get much better at LDing I can help out a bit more if it's not already done by then.
Looking forward to seeing this work out!

I am interested working on this since I am getting back into LDing. Is it possible that I could write a section (preferably on Dream Induction)?

I think the book project is dead right now.

It indeed is. I wonder why it hasn't been declared inactive thus far. I would love to take the lead and maybe bring this project back into activity, but right now I'm working on other projects. If anyone wants to work on taking charge and giving life back to it, go ahead.

I would love to help too, but this thread is no more! This is madness!!!

Ugh, I would take over knowing that there are many people that could contribute, but if there are so few or none, it is not worth it.

I didn't have time to read all of this, but I would like to help.

Someone in charge can PM me some info.

This thread has been revived (sort of)!
(see my signature)

...talk about gravedigging

anyway!

I think that included should be a list of supplements. If you've read an "x for Dummies" type book, you're probably familiar with the 'cheat-sheet' type page before any other pages. I think it would be neat to implement a double-sided page; one with techniques and descriptions, and the other with a table with the lucid aids.

Originally Posted by marcc

...talk about gravedigging

anyway!

I think that included should be a list of supplements. If you've read an "x for Dummies" type book, you're probably familiar with the 'cheat-sheet' type page before any other pages. I think it would be neat to implement a double-sided page; one with techniques and descriptions, and the other with a table with the lucid aids.

I think this book has a lot of potential. It stopped in front of the door of excellence and now it just needs to go through the door. If there's not going to be a hard cover version, what we could at least do is make it into an e-book. Perhaps we could charge a few bucks per download or something? Anything that could raise money for DV. Maybe the generated revenue could be used for additional marketing which would of course boost interest and membership? The main question though is who's willing to come on board as well and assist in the revivification of this project?

I am (was), theoretically, in charge of this project. Right now I have not even a few daily minutes to work on this. If you know there're people enough to get it to work, I could help you guys arrange it - but I warn ya, we had around a dozen of people once, and it eventually died. You will need people who really have the time and dedication for this.

I would like to get involved with this

I am not much of a writer but if you need any help in other areas, I am willing to volunteer.

I'd be happy to help out if this project picked up again.

I'm in!

Hey, you know what would be cool? If we could ask each member to send in a couple of words, and then we moderate them. If they get accepted, or mentioned in the book, we could give them a little badge or insignia for their profile.

Thanks guys

Originally Posted by marcc

I'm in!

Hey, you know what would be cool? If we could ask each member to send in a couple of words, and then we moderate them. If they get accepted, or mentioned in the book, we could give them a little badge or insignia for their profile.

That might be good, kudos to getting those thinking gears turning! . For now though, my first priority is to assess everything on here thus far and see where we can go from there. We'll also be incorporating a lot of the tuts from DV in the book as well. I'm hoping to have time to do a full run through tonight.

I also think its a good idea to have an annual rather than a book.

This allows us to update it yearly with the latest tutorials and discoveries.
It also gives more people the chance to make an appearance in the thing. (Like example dreams)

Originally Posted by mrdeano

I also think its a good idea to have an annual rather than a book.

This allows us to update it yearly with the latest tutorials and discoveries.
It also gives more people the chance to make an appearance in the thing. (Like example dreams)

Updating the book with latest tutorials/discoveries would be a good idea. It would give it a more reliable source due to the updates so it wouldn't be out-of-date.

We could do books but make make them in volumes. for example:

The Oneironaut's Handbook: Your guide to conscious dreaming

vol. 1

Originally Posted by Jeff777

We could do books but make make them in volumes. for example:

The Oneironaut's Handbook: Your guide to conscious dreaming

vol. 1

I agree


So whats the next step to get this thing moving?

Originally Posted by mrdeano

I agree


So whats the next step to get this thing moving?

Well A LOT of work was already done on the book. First thing first (in which you and anyone else can help me with) is by reading everything already laid out within this thread when the project was shooting full speed ahead. From there we can gather what was covered, what needs tweaking and where we need to go from there.

I'm all about actually finding the science and research articles behind lucid dreaming and making it understandable for the masses. It's hard to find other people who feel the same way though. I think, if a book were to be written, this ought to be a large focus of it. Otherwise, we're just spouting out more opinions, and this leads to confusion and inaccuracies. If a book were to be written, it should be a legit and accurate as possible.

Originally Posted by Shift

I'm all about actually finding the science and research articles behind lucid dreaming and making it understandable for the masses. It's hard to find other people who feel the same way though. I think, if a book were to be written, this ought to be a large focus of it. Otherwise, we're just spouting out more opinions, and this leads to confusion and inaccuracies. If a book were to be written, it should be a legit and accurate as possible.

Agreed. Can I take this post as an indirect way of sayin "I'm In"?

Quite honestly it depends on who is involved and how it's planned. If I agree with that (and I won't know if I do until I know how it's going down), then I'd love to help