Thinking of writing a book, good idea or bad idea

[Jayj]

Plenty of books, films, TV from the perspective of an escort but very little from the perspective of a punter. We are very much the villain in this industry and probably with good cause in a lot of cases but that’s not everyone plenty of decent guys who punt.

I can’t think of anything that portrays punters in a positive light, I’ve got 40+ years of punting and 700+ different girls, I’ve seen over thousands of punts across the globe.

Be interested in peoples thoughts on this, I should add I’ve had several relationships from meeting working girls and lots of lovely associations plus a lot of fun so it wouldn’t be some grim read. Any good books or films people can point me towards from the punters perspective.

[Dipper]

I’d read it. 

[Blackpool Rock]

I'm sure if it covered the broad spectrum of punter experience then it could be both an interesting and entertaining read especially if some of the gritty reality of bad punts / experiences were included warts and all along with some witty anecdotes

Not sure how many copies you'd sell and how you would publish it cheaply but obviously Nik the previous forum owner published a book however not sure that it ever sold more than a handful of copies even when discounted on Amazon kindle or something like that

[daviemac]

NIK, the guy who founded this site wrote a book about being a punter, can't remember what it's called though, I do know it didn't sell well.

[Blackpool Rock]

NIK, the guy who founded this site wrote a book about being a punter, can't remember what it's called though, I do know it didn't sell well.

Something like or included always a Neanderthal but never a fluffy 

[standardpostage]

Go for it. Fifty Shades Of Grey sold well 

[Blackpool Rock]

Go for it. Fifty Shades Of Grey sold well 

What he going to call his then, 50 shades of Jay   

[daviemac]

Something like or included always a Neanderthal but never a fluffy 

Not A Neanderthal - But Never A Fluffy: Thirty Years of Paying for Sex.  It's on his avatar.

[Moby Dick]

Think it would only appeal to a small proportion of single men to stash with their porn collection - does hard copy /paper porn still exist - and who buys it?  Married men or men with GF may open up a can of worms buying such a book  and leaving it on the coffee table, and I hardly expect to receive a copy wt Christmas from my mother in law, misses, kids or even best mate.

Possibly prostitutes and psychology students?

 

[mr.bluesky]

Go for it. Fifty Shades Of Grey sold well 

God knows why  it must have been bought by all the sexually frustrated old biddies in the world. I can't imagine a book about punting would have a great deal of interest to the general public . What would its title be " 365 lays a year" . It would probably sell as many copies as " My life as a trainspotter" or " my favourite multi story car parks of the uk"  I'm sure there would be legal ramifications involved too. You would not be able to use real names or places which would probably defeat the whole object of the book  I would stick to just posting reviews if I were you. 

[Moby Dick]

Call it :
“Me and My Dick Brain”
“Fighting the urge to Splurge”
“My Top 10 Fuckit List”

[marc_hotsteppa]

You could test the water so to speak with a newspaper and call it Punting Times 

[finn5555]

Nik who set up UKP wrote a book

Not A Neanderthal - But Never A Fluffy: Thirty Years of Paying for Sex

[daviemac]

I am sure a previous member on here had written a book and had modest sales
Can’t recall who he was 🤷‍♂️

Reply #3    Oh and #7

[finn5555]

Reply #3    Oh and #7

 

[daviemac]

It's easy to edit your post after something already posted on the thread has been pointed out to you. What you originally posted is in the quote so don't know why the sarcasm.

[finn5555]

It's easy to edit your post after something already posted on the thread has been pointed out to you. What you originally posted is in the quote so don't know why the sarcasm.

Chill my friend the laugher is I edited around the same time you posted your reply 

[Punterperson1971]

Call it :
“Me and My Dick Brain”
“Fighting the urge to Splurge”
“My Top 10 Fuckit List”

Titles for it
Me,my dick my brain
Cum again
It’s a mouthful
Blue balls
Shaft

[Atrueyorkie]

I’d read it, but think about the other side. You’re gonna include a fuck Ton of detail. Blowback? Will your anonymity be preserved? Do you care? How would it affect people close to you if it blew up and they tied it to you? Just a few things to think or consider

[Moby Dick]

Become the bestseller on Am***n by posting a link on Mum***t.
Fuck up the punting fun for thousands of married men, as the sexual suppressors get to understand and choke the punting habits of their frustrated partners.

[Dipper]

Titles for it
Me,my dick my brain
Cum again
It’s a mouthful
Blue balls
Shaft

How about a punting Haynes manual? As for cars

[daviemac]

How about a punting Haynes manual? As for cars

Already got that.  External Link/Members Only

[Colston36]

Plenty of books, films, TV from the perspective of an escort but very little from the perspective of a punter. We are very much the villain in this industry and probably with good cause in a lot of cases but that’s not everyone plenty of decent guys who punt.

I can’t think of anything that portrays punters in a positive light, I’ve got 40+ years of punting and 700+ different girls, I’ve seen over thousands of punts across the globe.

Be interested in peoples thoughts on this, I should add I’ve had several relationships from meeting working girls and lots of lovely associations plus a lot of fun so it wouldn’t be some grim read. Any good books or films people can point me towards from the punters perspective.

I can comment as a writer - have written for a living for 66 years. The subject is what matters, not the writing skills. 50 Shades of Grey which is appallingly badly written did well.

Among my many stupid mistakes was not understanding how important the story is. My first book was very well reviewed, got into paperback - I was even on Parkinson.  But the sales were nothing special. People want to know what will happen next, so you need some very good stories to make your book work.

[sparkus]

Not read Nick's book but obviously it wouldn't sell unless it's well written or marketed.

Belle du Jour had the advantage of an online following and the heft of a big publisher behind her.

[SeekingSteve]

Grass 

Would give away a lot of our telltale signs, habits and have our wives inspecting us a little closer 

[RedKettle]

I think one problem is that a large proportion of your likely readership, punters with OHs, are unlikely to buy it as they will not want to deal with the OH asking why they bought that book and it possibly starting a line of thinking that would not be helpful

That was why I never bought NIK's book!

[jeanphillipe]

Over the years of being here there have been some absolutely cracking reviews and stories from punters.

The only book that may work is maybe a collection of some of these accounts.

[Dipper]

Already got that.  External Link/Members Only

Imagine an illustrated version. 

[sparkus]

There was an anonymous book written a while back by a reputed Tory MP called 'Unzipped'. I did buy it and it was pretty tedious.

TL;DR why oh why won't my secretary shag me, I guess I'll have to pay for it, hope my wife doesn't find out etc.

[signy]

Over the years of being here there have been some absolutely cracking reviews and stories from punters.

The only book that may work is maybe a collection of some of these accounts.

I think this is essentially correct. The book would need to be very funny if it is to appeal outside the punting market and gain some traction. Writing about sex is invariably boring; what could work are the stories associated with the punting, such as those in the "worst thing..." thread or some of the negative reviews. Start by copying these (sorry, "using as a souce of inspiration") and there might be something along the lines of "The Frustrations of a Thwarted Punter".

[Colston36]

Over the years of being here there have been some absolutely cracking reviews and stories from punters.

The only book that may work is maybe a collection of some of these accounts.

I agree ... except buying it might set alarm bells ringing in suspicious circles.

[JontyR]

If you want to write a book as an end in itself then go for it.

If you want to write it for fame, fortune and free fanny then go for it. But be prepared to be disappointed.

[mr.bluesky]

Imagine an illustrated version. 

A "pop up" version would be even better 

[Blackpool Rock]

A "pop up" version would be even better 

How about a page that's scratch and sniff       

[mr.bluesky]

How about a page that's scratch and sniff       

You'd be OK if you scratched the front page but what if you scratch the reverse 

[Handel2020]

Be interested in peoples thoughts on this, I should add I’ve had several relationships from meeting working girls and lots of lovely associations plus a lot of fun so it wouldn’t be some grim read. Any good books or films people can point me towards from the punters perspective.

Are you planning on remaining anonymous? I had thought about the idea of writing about punting but only Amazon allows writers to publish anonymously for money, and they require the real name of the writer to keep for their own records.

[Trotter671]

It sounds interesting pal - as long as not in the same vein as that creepy George Muppet Muppet! Heard some horror stories about him years ago in the North West parlours.

[Bonker]

Everyone has a book in them and that, in most cases, is where it should stay.

[Hotdogboy88]

Plenty of books, films, TV from the perspective of an escort but very little from the perspective of a punter. We are very much the villain in this industry and probably with good cause in a lot of cases but that’s not everyone plenty of decent guys who punt.

I can’t think of anything that portrays punters in a positive light, I’ve got 40+ years of punting and 700+ different girls, I’ve seen over thousands of punts across the globe.

Be interested in peoples thoughts on this, I should add I’ve had several relationships from meeting working girls and lots of lovely associations plus a lot of fun so it wouldn’t be some grim read. Any good books or films people can point me towards from the punters perspective.

If it’s to make money I wouldn’t bother it’s not gonna sell in masses or it would have already been done. But as a little project for yourself go for it. 

[Blackpool Rock]

If it’s to make money I wouldn’t bother it’s not gonna sell in masses or it would have already been done. But as a little project for yourself go for it. 

Perhaps get it published and leave a copy to any kids and grandkids as your legacy, here you go that's what I spent your inheritance on 

[mr.bluesky]

It sounds interesting pal - as long as not in the same vein as that creepy George Muppet Muppet! Heard some horror stories about him years ago in the North West parlours.

I assume you mean Muppet who did the massage parlour ( and service provider) guide book. I still see a service provider who had a visit from him once, many years ago. He wanted it for free in exchange for writing a good review in his next book. She told him in no uncertain terms to sling his hook. She said he was a sleazy creep.

[HailWood]

I think one problem is that a large proportion of your likely readership, punters with OHs, are unlikely to buy it as they will not want to deal with the OH asking why they bought that book and it possibly starting a line of thinking that would not be helpful

That was why I never bought NIK's book!

True - I can’t see a book on this subject sitting on my bookshelf for my wife, children and friends to see.

[Hotdogboy88]

Perhaps get it published and leave a copy to any kids and grandkids as your legacy, here you go that's what I spent your inheritance on 

Brilliant. 

[Trotter671]

I assume you mean Muppet who did the massage parlour ( and service provider) guide book. I still see a service provider who had a visit from him once, many years ago. He wanted it for free in exchange for writing a good review in his next book. She told him in no uncertain terms to sling his hook. She said he was a sleazy creep.

That's him pal Don't know what happened to my spelling!!

[poundstock]

Perhaps a novel drawing upon your experiences. A hero who also happens to be a punter. 

[mr.bluesky]

That's him pal Don't know what happened to my spelling!!

I had the same problem.  When you try and spell his normally it come out as muppet 

[daviemac]

I had the same problem.  When you try and spell his normally it come out as muppet 

Bypassing the auto-censor bring a ban. It changes because we don't give arseholes like him publicity on here.

If you type a name or web address and it automatically changes or shows as 'auto-censored' then accept it isn't allowed.

[Trotter671]

Bypassing the auto-censor bring a ban. It changes because we don't give arseholes like him publicity on here.

If you type a name or web address and it automatically changes or shows as 'auto-censored' then accept it isn't allowed.

Ah, now I understand why - no problem Davie - totally get it

[Chazz]

Perhaps a novel drawing upon your experiences. A hero who also happens to be a punter.

I'd love to read something like this - a non-punting related story line, but the main character just happens to punt a lot. However, I don't think this would shift as many units as a "Confessions of a Sex Maniac" type affair.

[rathbone]

For discretion you could write using a pseudonym, and change the names of the SP's you met?  As Colston says, the main thing would be to have a strong story, either a thread running through the whole thing, or lots of amusing anecdotes which link together.

Not read Nick's book but obviously it wouldn't sell unless it's well written or marketed.
Belle du Jour had the advantage of an online following and the heft of a big publisher behind her.

Depending on the type of book, I've read that some publishers look for you to have a few thousand followers on a blog or Instagram.  They're hoping that 1 in 50 or 1 in 100 of your followers go ahead and buy it - which is maybe how Belle de Jour got a leg-up.