Welcome to the official website of Global Surveyors 1st Tips and Tricks Ebook.
This is an exciting project put together by Global Surveyors in conjunction with surveyors from around the globe.
The book is intended for electronic download, although we will welcome any interest in developing a hard cover version!!
Tips and Tricks has yet to be officially named and so we are looking for an exiting title for the book. The person who comes up with the most creative name, will be awarded with the first article to appear in the book.
What is Tips and Tricks about? What type of info will be in the book?
Put simply, we are compiling the best advice from surveyors around the world.
-We would like information about surveying tips and tricks, short cuts, inventions and practical advice for the field and office.
-We are looking for tips and tricks not taught at surveying school .
-We are looking for information that you can't always find in a text book.
-We would like it written in easy to understand surveying language.
Examples of information needed.
- How to use a sledge hammer, axe, brush hook.
- How to setup a tripod, tribrach.
- How to hit in a peg
-How to calibrate your instruments
Now, these are the very basic ideas. We are searching for anything surveying related.
We also have interesting inventions, short cuts and time saving ideas that we'll include in the book.
How do I get involved?
Register your interest by emailing Scott at scotttaylorsurveying@gmail.com. Be sure to include your name, country and subject line TIPS AND TRICKS.
What time frame do we have?
The deadline for stories from this book is November 15th 09.
What format is the e-book?
The final e-book document will be a PDF however we would like your submission in microsoft word .doc > 2003.
What limit do we have for stories?
There is no limit to the amount of stories, tips or tricks that you can provide. We welcome as many as possible. We would however like to restrict each story to 1 -2 A4 pages.
Can I submit photos?
Yes you can include photos in the book. Please try to keep the file size as low as possible.
What do I get for submitting my info?
As a contributor to the book, we will allow you to include your name, address, business, product, website, email etc at the end of the article. This will help promote you and your business.
Can I sell the e-book?
All contributors will have the opportunity to sell copies of the ebook on their own websites or freely distribute them as they wish. Finer details about this will be confirmed on book completion.
We have had a pretty good response from our members at Global Surveyors. If you haven't joined the Global Surveyors mailing list, you can by simply visiting our website http://www.globalsurveyors.com.au/
If you want to get involved, simply email Scott at scotttaylorsurveying@gmail.com and register your interest as outlined above.
When will the book be finished?
We aim to have the book completed by mid december so that you can get it distributed in time for christmas.
Thanks for dropping by the TIPS and TRICKS website.
Don't forget to think of an interesting name for the book.
The most creative name will get their article published first.
We look forward to hearing from you soon,
Scott Taylor
CEO Global Surveyors