This week has been about discovery. Not just finding new tools, but realizing where the real work actually is. The trivia book project is the perfect example.
What started as a simple formatting exercise quickly became something bigger — bookmarks, links, cross-references, automation tests in both Google Docs and Word. Every step forward opened up three new questions.
Do I stop? Do I abandon this trivia book exercise? I’ve abandoned projects before — fail fast, move on. But this is different. There’s too much thought and rethought in it to just walk away. It’s not impossible. In fact, it’s completely doable.
The bigger shift was wrapping my mind around what an interactive Kindle book actually means. Until now, every Kindle book I’ve published has been straightforward — flat pages, no links, nothing interactive. This project is different. It forces me to think in terms of navigation, user experience, and automation.
The original goal was simple: build a working prototype. I’m nearly there. And once it’s done, the next step is obvious — how do I improve the process? How do I automate it? That was always the milestone. Now I see a new one in front of me: refining and scaling this kind of book.
Publishing isn’t just about the books you finish. It’s about the systems you create to make the next one better.
📚 Featured This Week
Go ahead and check out the first book in this Kindle trivia series: The Ultimate 80s Trivia Challenge — a nostalgia-packed collection that brings the decade back to life in question form.
Also, check out one of the latest additions to the word search catalog: Ocean Life Word Search — 55 puzzles that mix trivia-style facts with hidden words to keep your brain sharp and engaged.
Both books are great ways to test your memory, stretch your focus, and keep your mind active.