# I'm taking the plunge

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-taking-the-plunge/120545>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [July 24, 2002, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-taking-the-plunge/120545 "2002-07-24T11:05:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\
**Post date:** [July 24, 2002, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-taking-the-plunge/120545/1 "2002-07-24T11:05:50Z")

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After mulling it over and getting some moral support from online friends (you know who you are – thanks), I have decided what the heck, I’m going to start working on this novel I’ve had in my head for who knows how long.

This means a couple of things…

_1)_ I probably won’t be spending as much time online as I was before, although I’ll no doubt still check in a couple times a day. Just not staying as long.

_2)_ I may be asking for some help. This is a big community, with a lot of diverse experience and knowledge. I may put out a question or two here. Nothing specific, but just sort of trolling (in a nice way) for volunteers with specific knowledge on some topic. Then, the questions can be taken care of in private e-mails.  
_3)_ I am asking now for anyone who is interested in following this work-in-progress. Whether you want to offer support and encouragement, constructive criticism, are interested in seeing how I develop the story and characters as it all unfolds, or are just interested in reading some stuff, let me know. I can formulate a group e-mail list and send stuff as it comes out.

The basic idea is a humorous crime novel, along the lines of Dave Barry’s _Big Trouble._

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**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\
**Post date:** [July 24, 2002, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-taking-the-plunge/120545/2 "2002-07-24T12:19:57Z")

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Go for it. If you want, you can e-mail me questions.