The second edition of Regular Script Graphemics will be free

[Hofmann]

In case you're not aware, I'm the author of Regular Script Graphemics. I've considered doing this for over a year, but I think no matter what I do, I might piss some people off, so here's what happened.

• If I did things correctly, the first edition will no longer be available soon.
• Some people who paid for the first edition might be pissed that the second one will be free. Oh well.
• Don't ask me to send you the first edition while it's unavailable to buy. It's been pirated long ago so if you really want it, you can get it.

Here's the plan.

• Large revisions. I'm pretty unsatisfied with the book. Overall explanations can be tighter. The handwriting is kind of ugly in some places. The cold calls have gotten old and what they aim to achieve can be integrated in a less disruptive manner. The writing also takes a tone that doesn't reflect my current views. Some of the hedging and speculation can be better supported. Some stuff is too long; some too short. 
• If anyone wants to help in a substantial way, let me know. As some of you might know, I'm currently prioritizing a largely unrelated PhD and would appreciate help from someone who cares about this more than I do. If you help enough, I don't mind putting you as an author. I'll admit I haven't been reading in this area. In my defense, there's so much crap everywhere. I never feel like looking for it.
• People can also give feedback or suggestions in this thread.

 

As for why it will be free, the first edition has never made enough sales to get my attention, so my goals would be better served if more people read it. That said, making it free isn't an invalid monetization strategy; some of the most successful products are freemium, but let's not get into that. For now, I'll provide some non-obnoxious method of expressing appreciation for those who want to.

 

When it's available. I'll probably make a new thread and post a link.

[Tomsima]

Hi Hofmann, long time no see. I bought the first book and am very happy to hear you're planning a second (Im also not pissed at all that the second one is going to be free, for what its worth).

 

I'd like to volunteer to help in a substantial way. You may remember I had a lot to say in terms of feedback on the first book when it came out, hopefully all constructive.