283 / Curious about how to create a one-of-a-kind book that only you can write? John Gaspard joins the show to discuss his latest passion project, a photo-rich, locally inspired book, and sharing lessons learned.

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Topics discussed in interview:

• Behind-the-scenes of researching a 50-year-old story, including tracking down interview sources, online resources, and family archives
• Issues related to licensing photos
• Organizing research with tools like Scrivener
• Creative and technical considerations when bringing a photo-heavy coffee table book to life—rights, layout, and design choices
• Leveraging local interest for book marketing

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