Help Newbie Save Democracy
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Democracy hangs by a thread. This project enlists satire and wit to offset a growing imbalance of conservative control over progressive policies, institutions and civil liberties.
"Help Newbie Save Democracy"—the campaign offers one solution to our political predicament and suggests more inside the pages of a humorous book. The key is to promote progressive ideas over archaic notions through affable and entertaining fictional characters—like Newbie.
"Breaking Truth" – The Book with a Mission
Newbie is the fresh face among a gaggle of elite Washington journalists. With his unique perspective and their mentoring and support, much is revealed about the failures of American media and the larger struggle to cover an unconventional president backed by extremist factions.
The manuscript is filled with logic, purpose and innovative ideas, plus comedic take-downs of worn-out canards and warmed-over conspiracies. The unavoidable outcome is a choice between celebrating the advanced products of diversity and equality or retreating to a caveman mentality.
"Breaking Truth" – The Little Book That Could Save Democracy
What happens when the White House correspondents of a similar, parallel universe investigate the controls of power and discover the tools are all hammers ... and reporters are the nails? Maximum political satire.
Laugh and cry as Newbie, Siri, and media friends struggle to coax truth from a president who loves lying more than anything in life except money, celebrity and golf.
Washington becomes even swampier when the gaggle encounters a cadre of corrupt politicians and wingnuts. The sycophantic minions help the leader of the free world break everything in sight—norms, principles, institutions, laws, justice, alliances ... football ... the fabric of time and space. What’s next, a military parade rumbling down Pennsylvania Avenue with live ammo? Well, yes. What could go wrong?
Truth is broken in a world where reality is no longer reality and facts are for losers. When the president has a rare honest moment, it’s not just breaking news—it’s "Breaking Truth!" A feel-good book that will make you furious!
Project Goals
The "Help Newbie Save Democracy" campaign is centered around "Breaking Truth," a recently self-published paperback and ebook.
Phase One Goals
Product Placement — establish marketplace distribution through Amazon and other popular booksellers
Direct Marketing (Local) — distribute 500 copies to progressive and liberal organizations and individuals (via Houston network)
Direct Marketing (National) — distribute 500 copies to progressive and liberal organizations, legislators and individuals (via USPS; national supporters)
Support Materials — develop posters, flyers and postcards to augment marketing efforts
Advertising — research and test online advertising to identify effective and sustainable options
Awareness — build a sustainable social media network to encourage:
-- Shares, links, likes, retweets, etc.
-- Book reviews
-- A celebrity reviewer would be extremely helpful
Sales & Publishing — build up the sales volume of "Breaking Truth" to a point where the author can attract a publishing contract for additional progressive works. Draper’s writing credits include:
-- Books: "Generation Justice," "Who Iced Santa," and "After the Ice Melts"
-- Screenplays: "Blue Devil Springs," "Martianity," "Minority View," "Wet Kiss," and "Recharge"
-- Notes: "After the Ice Melts" is due out in November; "Who Iced Santa" originally was scripted for a 23-minute animated film; and film director Tom Huckabee has signed on to direct "Recharge," a feature length film (the project is in pre-production).
Phase Two Goals (requires additional funding)
Additional Distribution — expand scalable Phase One marketing efforts as funds allow
Website eCommerce — develop an online retail channel at both 77006.com and EarthMart.com (via WordPress & the Woo Commerce plugin)
Website Technical Resources — identify and procure technical resources to upgrade and maintain both 77006.com and EarthMart.com websites
Progressive Publishing & Development — additional innovative projects are in various stages of development.
Phase Three Goals (requires additional funding)
Progressive Brands — design and develop or nurture online social and eCommerce concepts for the general public but especially for progressive interests
Progressive Resources —
-- Artists have committed art, time and resources for branding and development opportunities, for example: PinkArt.com; Artseum.com; Creatology.com and TotalZombie.com.
-- Concepts are typically anchored by premium dot-com domains owned by Draper. Projects that support progressive interests include Ameritopia.com; BiasWatch.com; ProtestIt.com; OppoBits.com; VoteToProtect.com; RightsNow.com; DotComism.com; MoreVoices.org; Terrif.com; FabuYou.com, MomAndPopShops.com; and BurntToast.com, etc.
Project Status
At startup, the book is complete, edited and published as a paperback and ebook on Amazon. Three hundred books are on order. Distribution through other booksellers is planned and a high priority task. Marketing materials are being developed. The URL for Draper’s Amazon author page is http://www.amazon.com/author/edwarddraper .
The Plan
Local Distribution — distribution began in Houston at project startup; companion marketing materials will be distributed as they become available.
National Distribution List — the public addresses of progressive organizations and individuals will be maintained in a project contact database.
National Distribution — national distribution will commence within 30 days, following partial development of the national distribution list and commitment of labor and volunteers.
Advertising — marketing and advertising campaign planning is a high priority; a marketing resource has been identified as well as a graphic designer.
Human Resources — Volunteers are appreciated; technical resources are needed; marketing, creative and distribution labor are pending project funding.
Website Update — http://www.77006.com site improvements are pending labor, funding and time.
Social Media Development — a daily effort is underway to expand and improve social media outlets; volunteers are needed; a technical resource is pending project funding.
Phase Two & Three Planning — additional project elements have been identified but the current focus is on Phase One tasks.
The Project Resource Ask
Let’s face it, I love doing most everything and I’m blessed with numerous skills, but isn’t it obvious that I need help? Please contact me if you can volunteer or network online. And if you’re in Houston, I can connect you to numerous creative friends. If you can partner on projects technically, let’s talk!
My Skills – Author/Project Manager’s Basic Skills
-- Creative — writing and concept creation, development and image composition
-- Business — development, management and marketing
-- Technical — analysis and project development (full lifecycle)
Project Resource Needs
-- Social Network Volunteers — please share, link, like, tweet if you can
-- Technical — website and eCommerce development for this project and more (100s of unique concepts and premium dot-coms are ready for development from MarsCard to NewNewYork to ClubTerra and Execubot)
-- Creative — artists are always welcome—and needed
-- Business — marketing and business development
-- Finance — fundraising; concept development; venture partnering—let’s talk
The Budget
Phase One project costs total $16,000. Personal funds cover half of total project costs. The full breakout of Phase One costs follow:
· Publishing/printing 1,000 Books $3,420
· Shipping 500 National $1,060
· Marketing/printing Postcards $300
· Marketing/printing Flyers & posters $150
· Labor Admin $500
· Labor Distribution $1,500
· Labor Creative artist $900
· Labor Graphical artist $600
· Labor Tech $1,800
· Labor Writing/editing $800
· Marketing Advertising $1,500
· Marketing Promotional $600
· Finance Taxes $1,500
· Finance Gofundme Trans Fees $1,200
· Office Miscellaneous $170
PHASE ONE TOTAL $16,000
The Author
About the Author – Edward Draper is a writer-producer-creator as well as a veteran Washington analyst with a love for art, science, history, social justice and discovery of the unknown. All are elements that blend nicely into methodically-plotted creative works, possibly best described as modern-day rationalized fantasies.
Environmental Comedy – Draper authored "After the Ice Melts," to shift the legendary story of Christmas to a new paradigm with a simple message. Climate change and dislocation are real and Santa Claus is the world’s best-known victim. In the book, a fun cast of characters, including Soggy Elf and a talking dog, circle the globe to find Santa and save Christmas Village—and maybe humanity. It’s hilarious!
D.C. Photos: 3 Selfies + 3 Pics – clockwise from the White House: Occupy D.C.; Draper selfie with cherry tree near Jefferson Memorial; National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden (Thinker on a Rock); Draper selfie at Smithsonian American Art Museum (as fictional character Jeff Washington in “Breaking Truth”); and Draper shadow selfie at Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden on the National Mall.
The Dream – Take it to the Next Level
Thinking ahead, my dream—beyond saving democracy—is for campaign fundraising to exceed expectations by a magnitude so large that it attracts national attention. This is a scalable project—additional funds will be well spent to advance progressive interests. Reference Phase Two and Phase Three project goals for an overview.
Call to Action
If you enjoy working on creative projects, please help where you can—donate if you can—and let’s meet on social media: http://www.77006.com (blog: A Creative Meeting Place), Twitter @WashingtonUG, http://www.Facebook.com/dotcomism and for environmental awareness: http://www.Facebook.com/SaveSantaSaveEarth .
Thank You
I cannot thank you enough for the support and for sharing a love of country.
I feel certain that our common interests and values will find a home in this project and flourish due in part to your kindness and generosity.
Without the benefit of Gofundme donor gifts, it is harder to express gratitude on the platform. As I learn more, I’ll share what is allowable and maybe find a way to provide signed books and cover art (thinking metallic prints) and host VIP events. Meanwhile, I’ll use the host network to post my social contact information and look forward to hearing from you.
Let’s take it to the next level!
Thanks,
Edward Draper
"Help Newbie Save Democracy"—the campaign offers one solution to our political predicament and suggests more inside the pages of a humorous book. The key is to promote progressive ideas over archaic notions through affable and entertaining fictional characters—like Newbie.
"Breaking Truth" – The Book with a Mission
Newbie is the fresh face among a gaggle of elite Washington journalists. With his unique perspective and their mentoring and support, much is revealed about the failures of American media and the larger struggle to cover an unconventional president backed by extremist factions.
The manuscript is filled with logic, purpose and innovative ideas, plus comedic take-downs of worn-out canards and warmed-over conspiracies. The unavoidable outcome is a choice between celebrating the advanced products of diversity and equality or retreating to a caveman mentality.
"Breaking Truth" – The Little Book That Could Save Democracy
What happens when the White House correspondents of a similar, parallel universe investigate the controls of power and discover the tools are all hammers ... and reporters are the nails? Maximum political satire.
Laugh and cry as Newbie, Siri, and media friends struggle to coax truth from a president who loves lying more than anything in life except money, celebrity and golf.
Washington becomes even swampier when the gaggle encounters a cadre of corrupt politicians and wingnuts. The sycophantic minions help the leader of the free world break everything in sight—norms, principles, institutions, laws, justice, alliances ... football ... the fabric of time and space. What’s next, a military parade rumbling down Pennsylvania Avenue with live ammo? Well, yes. What could go wrong?
Truth is broken in a world where reality is no longer reality and facts are for losers. When the president has a rare honest moment, it’s not just breaking news—it’s "Breaking Truth!" A feel-good book that will make you furious!
Project Goals
The "Help Newbie Save Democracy" campaign is centered around "Breaking Truth," a recently self-published paperback and ebook.
Phase One Goals
Product Placement — establish marketplace distribution through Amazon and other popular booksellers
Direct Marketing (Local) — distribute 500 copies to progressive and liberal organizations and individuals (via Houston network)
Direct Marketing (National) — distribute 500 copies to progressive and liberal organizations, legislators and individuals (via USPS; national supporters)
Support Materials — develop posters, flyers and postcards to augment marketing efforts
Advertising — research and test online advertising to identify effective and sustainable options
Awareness — build a sustainable social media network to encourage:
-- Shares, links, likes, retweets, etc.
-- Book reviews
-- A celebrity reviewer would be extremely helpful
Sales & Publishing — build up the sales volume of "Breaking Truth" to a point where the author can attract a publishing contract for additional progressive works. Draper’s writing credits include:
-- Books: "Generation Justice," "Who Iced Santa," and "After the Ice Melts"
-- Screenplays: "Blue Devil Springs," "Martianity," "Minority View," "Wet Kiss," and "Recharge"
-- Notes: "After the Ice Melts" is due out in November; "Who Iced Santa" originally was scripted for a 23-minute animated film; and film director Tom Huckabee has signed on to direct "Recharge," a feature length film (the project is in pre-production).
Phase Two Goals (requires additional funding)
Additional Distribution — expand scalable Phase One marketing efforts as funds allow
Website eCommerce — develop an online retail channel at both 77006.com and EarthMart.com (via WordPress & the Woo Commerce plugin)
Website Technical Resources — identify and procure technical resources to upgrade and maintain both 77006.com and EarthMart.com websites
Progressive Publishing & Development — additional innovative projects are in various stages of development.
Phase Three Goals (requires additional funding)
Progressive Brands — design and develop or nurture online social and eCommerce concepts for the general public but especially for progressive interests
Progressive Resources —
-- Artists have committed art, time and resources for branding and development opportunities, for example: PinkArt.com; Artseum.com; Creatology.com and TotalZombie.com.
-- Concepts are typically anchored by premium dot-com domains owned by Draper. Projects that support progressive interests include Ameritopia.com; BiasWatch.com; ProtestIt.com; OppoBits.com; VoteToProtect.com; RightsNow.com; DotComism.com; MoreVoices.org; Terrif.com; FabuYou.com, MomAndPopShops.com; and BurntToast.com, etc.
Project Status
At startup, the book is complete, edited and published as a paperback and ebook on Amazon. Three hundred books are on order. Distribution through other booksellers is planned and a high priority task. Marketing materials are being developed. The URL for Draper’s Amazon author page is http://www.amazon.com/author/edwarddraper .
The Plan
Local Distribution — distribution began in Houston at project startup; companion marketing materials will be distributed as they become available.
National Distribution List — the public addresses of progressive organizations and individuals will be maintained in a project contact database.
National Distribution — national distribution will commence within 30 days, following partial development of the national distribution list and commitment of labor and volunteers.
Advertising — marketing and advertising campaign planning is a high priority; a marketing resource has been identified as well as a graphic designer.
Human Resources — Volunteers are appreciated; technical resources are needed; marketing, creative and distribution labor are pending project funding.
Website Update — http://www.77006.com site improvements are pending labor, funding and time.
Social Media Development — a daily effort is underway to expand and improve social media outlets; volunteers are needed; a technical resource is pending project funding.
Phase Two & Three Planning — additional project elements have been identified but the current focus is on Phase One tasks.
The Project Resource Ask
Let’s face it, I love doing most everything and I’m blessed with numerous skills, but isn’t it obvious that I need help? Please contact me if you can volunteer or network online. And if you’re in Houston, I can connect you to numerous creative friends. If you can partner on projects technically, let’s talk!
My Skills – Author/Project Manager’s Basic Skills
-- Creative — writing and concept creation, development and image composition
-- Business — development, management and marketing
-- Technical — analysis and project development (full lifecycle)
Project Resource Needs
-- Social Network Volunteers — please share, link, like, tweet if you can
-- Technical — website and eCommerce development for this project and more (100s of unique concepts and premium dot-coms are ready for development from MarsCard to NewNewYork to ClubTerra and Execubot)
-- Creative — artists are always welcome—and needed
-- Business — marketing and business development
-- Finance — fundraising; concept development; venture partnering—let’s talk
The Budget
Phase One project costs total $16,000. Personal funds cover half of total project costs. The full breakout of Phase One costs follow:
· Publishing/printing 1,000 Books $3,420
· Shipping 500 National $1,060
· Marketing/printing Postcards $300
· Marketing/printing Flyers & posters $150
· Labor Admin $500
· Labor Distribution $1,500
· Labor Creative artist $900
· Labor Graphical artist $600
· Labor Tech $1,800
· Labor Writing/editing $800
· Marketing Advertising $1,500
· Marketing Promotional $600
· Finance Taxes $1,500
· Finance Gofundme Trans Fees $1,200
· Office Miscellaneous $170
PHASE ONE TOTAL $16,000
The Author
About the Author – Edward Draper is a writer-producer-creator as well as a veteran Washington analyst with a love for art, science, history, social justice and discovery of the unknown. All are elements that blend nicely into methodically-plotted creative works, possibly best described as modern-day rationalized fantasies.
Environmental Comedy – Draper authored "After the Ice Melts," to shift the legendary story of Christmas to a new paradigm with a simple message. Climate change and dislocation are real and Santa Claus is the world’s best-known victim. In the book, a fun cast of characters, including Soggy Elf and a talking dog, circle the globe to find Santa and save Christmas Village—and maybe humanity. It’s hilarious!
D.C. Photos: 3 Selfies + 3 Pics – clockwise from the White House: Occupy D.C.; Draper selfie with cherry tree near Jefferson Memorial; National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden (Thinker on a Rock); Draper selfie at Smithsonian American Art Museum (as fictional character Jeff Washington in “Breaking Truth”); and Draper shadow selfie at Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden on the National Mall.
The Dream – Take it to the Next Level
Thinking ahead, my dream—beyond saving democracy—is for campaign fundraising to exceed expectations by a magnitude so large that it attracts national attention. This is a scalable project—additional funds will be well spent to advance progressive interests. Reference Phase Two and Phase Three project goals for an overview.
Call to Action
If you enjoy working on creative projects, please help where you can—donate if you can—and let’s meet on social media: http://www.77006.com (blog: A Creative Meeting Place), Twitter @WashingtonUG, http://www.Facebook.com/dotcomism and for environmental awareness: http://www.Facebook.com/SaveSantaSaveEarth .
Thank You
I cannot thank you enough for the support and for sharing a love of country.
I feel certain that our common interests and values will find a home in this project and flourish due in part to your kindness and generosity.
Without the benefit of Gofundme donor gifts, it is harder to express gratitude on the platform. As I learn more, I’ll share what is allowable and maybe find a way to provide signed books and cover art (thinking metallic prints) and host VIP events. Meanwhile, I’ll use the host network to post my social contact information and look forward to hearing from you.
Let’s take it to the next level!
Thanks,
Edward Draper
Organizer
Ed Draper
Organizer
Houston, TX