I’ve been working on this book. Maybe you heard of it. It’s about Twitter. My partner, Dom Sagolla has been an excellent team mate on this project. Through his help, he and I have signed with a literary and speaking agent. We’ve also had some great offers from publishers and I’m happy to be working on this project. Something that’s been itching me for a long time is a 2nd book. It was actually in my mind before 140 Characters was conceived in August of 2008. The book? Well, let me briefly go over my idea.
I first came to San Francisco at the age of 16 for a conference. I came back every year since then and one day, my connections in San Francisco helped me land a pretty remarkable project. I moved to San Francisco with my girlfriend on June 1st, 2008, 18 days after deciding to sell everything and make the move.
The past 9 months has been incredible but any of you that follow my travel blog or my Twitter know that I have had some amazing experiences that need to be written. Many couples make the trek out of their hometown across country and with complete uncertainty, they do it with a 50% chance that it won’t work out. We did this and I want to write the story.
The book will be called Adam and Laura Go West and I’ve already began writing drafts and outlines. I won’t dive into it until after the current book project is done. The book will cover highlights from the age of 16 to 21 and cover my decision to move and will cover my first year in San Francisco with notes.
Highlights will include:
- The puzzle pieces that made the move a reality
- Selling our entire life in a garage sale and flying to SF with 4 suitcases
- Finding an apartment
- Being attacked / attempted robbery 3 times.
- Laura being purse snatched
- Exploring the west coast (napa, tahoe, yosemite)
- Coping with city life
- Exploring the tech scene and “making it”
- Laura goes freelance
- Charity and civic duties / involvement
- AdamsBlock
- Vegas for BlogWorld
- Austin for SXSW
- Launching my career
There is so much more to this book and I’ll have some captivating chapter names within the next 6 months. I think this book will be perfect for anyone looking for some inspiration and a change. It’s also for couples looking to make the move and will certainly be placed in the “inspiration” category at bookstores. I’m stoked to work on this project. Any feedback you have, please place it below. Thanks for your support guys. You all helped make this dream a reality.
Adam, I think that is a great idea. You have done so much since you moved to SF and I was there from the day you started your yard sale till today and its amazing to see all the stuff you have accomplished! Congrats to both you and Laura!